What Kind Of People Use Your Service?

Its a mixture. Sometimes it’s locals who are upsizing or downsizing. Mostly I help people who are moving from the cities and want to live in a lifestyle destination like the Byron Shire. Some people are planning their next five to ten-year move. They don’t know the area well or they’re time poor or they need some deep local knowledge before making a major decision like this.

What’s The Main Reason People Hire A Property Buyer’s Agent?

It is different reasons for different people. Probably the main reason is for people who are time poor or not able to be in the area while they’re looking. They need a long term local who knows the area well. Some people find the process of buying property quite difficult and adversarial and they want somebody to handle it for them. Some people want to feel that they are buying with certainty so that they have got experience and knowledge upfront for them. So there are various reasons why people would use a buyer’s agent but that’s the main one; people can buy with certainty when they use someone who knows the area and the process

What Are The Different Types Of Properties You Help People Buy?

We service the whole Northern Rivers area. We have also been south to Yamba and Coffs Harbour more than a few times. I do homes, units, and commercial.

Can You Buy Off-Market?

I do about 20 – 25 percent of my purchases off-market. There are many reasons why a property is off-market. IT varies a bit depending on what the wider market is doing. Some people want privacy and not have too many strangers coming through their house. I also have people who want something specific and since I’ve been doing this for 20 years, I know a lot of properties. I know a lot of owners who I know they may be sellers / they may not, but when I have got something specific, I can go directly to an owner and say are you interested in talking to a potential buyer.

How Does The Process Work?

When you contact me and you’re interested in engaging me, I send you my agreement. I need a $2500 engagement fee before I start. The commission is payable at contract exchange and is between 1-2% pf the purchase price – minus the engagement fee. It can take anything from a few weeks to 6 – 9 months. That is fine. I help you make a decision so it usually does not drift out too far into the future.

Hot Properties

Hemsworth’s Homes

2024-04-29 10:08

If you are interested in the homes of our most famous local, look no further. International glossy mag Architectural Digest has done a tour of all of Chris Hemsworth’s property holdings over the years. The conclusion: Chris likes it sleek and modern.

Hemsorth’s Homes

Roadhouse For Sale

2024-04-29 10:07

Popular Byron restaurant and cafe The RoadHouse is up for sale. The venue is on the corner of Bangalow Road and Cemetery Road, just south of Byron CBD. Recently renovated as a bar restaurant in the rear section with a total of 237 M2. The owners are not prepared to continue opening for nights and have released the business to the market for a new owner to enhance the capital investment already made.

Enquiries to Lorna Bailey Real Estate.

Roadhouse listing

Mullumbimby beats Byron

2024-04-29 10:06

Could ‘The Biggest Little Town In Australia’ become more popular and famous than Byron? This article in Domain focuses on Mullumbimby and includes some of the current listings (saves me from doing it).

Try the Laneways festival this weekend if you want to immerse yourself in Mullum culture.

But Byron is always hard to beat! Look out for the upcoming Caper Food Festival later in May. It’s in its second year and looks to be a winner.

Mullumbimby Feature

Laneways Festival

Caper Festival

Mansion in the Sky

2024-04-29 10:05

Former billionaire Vijay Mallya wanted to build his dream home in his hometown of Bangalore. However, the businessman who commissioned the $20 million replica of the US White House to be constructed on the roof of a 33-storey apartment complex is unlikely to move in.

Vijay Mallya is fighting extradition from London to India to stand trial in connection with the demise of his company, Kingfisher Airlines, in 2012. He left India for the UK in 2016 while the mansion was under construction and now wants to stay in Britain.

Skyscraper House

1/25 Orara Court, Byron Bay

2024-04-29 10:04

This is an entry-level property currently off-market. I sometimes get readers asking for more economical options rather than just top-end. This three bedroom, three bathroom property has been newly renovated and will be listed this month with Brad Rogan at McGrath. It is looking for $1.2-1.25 mil and is in the popular Lilli Pilli area of Byron Bay town.

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The Trend in Byron Bay Real Estate

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Once known as a sleepy surf town, Byron Bay has received high levels of interest from Sydneysiders as well as Hollywood celebrities who have been looking at homes for sale in Byron Bay. In the past couple of years, the Australian housing market has shown its strength by moving toward less crowded neighborhoods, with almost 40 percent of Sydneysiders realising that living in a surf town could be their reality.

Movie star Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky currently possess a mega-mansion in the area and Hollywood ‘A-listers and trendsetters alike have consistently been flocking to Byron since they purchased here in 2014.

What You Should Know About the Byron Bay Property Market

Byron Bay is Australia’s most easterly point, with idyllic beaches in a rustic, rural backdrop. The area is 90 kilometres south of the Gold Coast in Queensland and 760 kilometres north of Sydney. Here are a few interesting points about the area, which is one of the most sought-after regions to live in for Aussies and celebs:

The Byron Shire is a real estate darling of the East Coast of Australia. One of its regional towns is the most desirable in the country: Bangalow has the tag of Australia’s best-performing regional town over the past 20 years.
According to realestate.com.au’s 2020 REA Insights Regional Australia Report, there was an increase in the price of houses in Bangalow of 1.2 percent, from $76,025 in 2000 to $1.05 million in 2021. Additionally, the push towards remote work in 2020 generated new interest in certain areas such as Northern Rivers. Consequently, prices shot up by almost 30 percent because of the area’s popularity in people buying up any houses for sale in the Byron Bay Hinterland.
End 2022: some of the first places to witness price drops are the popular regional tourist playgrounds. Richmond-Tweed, which includes the well-known Byron Bay area, is the SA4 regional market that has seen the highest decline in house prices to date, across all types of dwellings. Home prices are down 6.3% from their all-time high, affecting factors include the 2022 flooding, bringing the percentage gain in home prices from March 2020 to 51.90%. (Proptrack Home Price Index).
Byron Bay is approximately 19.8 square kilometres with 15 parks covering a total area of 24.3 percent. In 2016, the population was close to 6,000, with an annual increase of 11 percent. Individuals between the ages of 20 and 29 are the average residents, with 57 percent of these owning their property. Mortgage repayments range between $1800 and $2399 per month.

What Sets Byron Property Search Apart?

We are a prominent buyers agency that has been assisting individuals for 20+ years with their desires to relocate to this beautiful area. We can act as a buyer’s agent if you’re looking for property for sale or houses in Byron Bay, or a vendor’s advocate if you’re selling your home in Byron Bay.

As a buyer’s agent, we work for you by searching for a property in Byron Bay and/or the surrounding areas that suits your lifestyle, even if you can’t always be present for the process. We are long-term locals who have a deep understanding of the property for sale in the Byron Bay greater region and can offer you trustworthy advice throughout the process of acquiring a property.
As we strive to obtain the best deal possible for you, we guarantee transparency. With us by your side, you can make your acquisition with confidence.
There aren’t any limits to the properties for sale in Byron Bay that we can assist with, including hinterland property, a home, apartment or commercial building. Our knowledge of the region and experience with homeowners means that we can sometimes broker a deal directly with an owner before the house goes on the market.

Why Choose Byron Property Search?

Our principal Michael Murray has more than 20 years of experience as a buyer’s agent alongside 35 years of living and working in the region. Byron Property Search is a reputable agency that can assist you with all your real estate needs. Contact us to start the process.

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