

Summary
Locate Negotiate was engaged by a busy professional seeking an investment property in Cronulla or Caringbah. The brief was clear: find an apartment with strong growth prospects, solid rental demand, low maintenance, and potential to add value. The client required support identifying suitable on- and off-market opportunities and a trusted advisor to manage the process efficiently.
Key Points
- Objective: Secure a quality investment apartment with strong rental and long-term growth potential.
- Assessed multiple properties and passed on early options that were selling above fair value.
- Identified an apartment that clearly stood out — arguably one of the better units in the area.
- Completed full due diligence, including pricing analysis and rental assessment.
- Acted quickly by expressing interest and positioning the client to exchange unconditionally.
- Coordinated all parties to ensure a seamless and timely transaction.
- Utilised negotiation strategy, timing, and experience to gain an advantage over other buyers.
Outcome
The apartment was secured swiftly and at a level aligned with true market value. Our readiness to act and exchange unconditionally played a key role in winning the deal. The client now owns a strong investment property with excellent rental prospects and future value-add potential.