How it works
From first chat to keys in hand, here is exactly what happens
No mystery process, no lock-in before you understand it. Step one is a free 15-minute conversation.
Book a free 15-minute discovery callThe seven steps
- 1
Discovery call (15 minutes, free)
You tell us your situation and why you want to invest. We tell you honestly whether we can help. No documents, no commitment, no pitch.
- 2
Strategy session
We map your goals to a strategy: growth focus or cash flow, budget, structure, timeframe, and which markets fit. You leave knowing what you are actually shopping for.
- 3
Finance check
Before anything is sourced, your borrowing position is confirmed with your broker or one from our network. Self-employed and ABN income welcome; it needs the right lender, not a miracle.
- 4
Sourcing and shortlist
We research corridors, land releases and builders, and bring you a shortlist with the numbers on each: price, comparable sales, rent appraisal, holding costs. Many options are off market.
- 5
Due diligence and negotiation
Contracts reviewed with your solicitor, inclusions checked line by line, and the price negotiated on your behalf. You decide; we never sign anything for you.
- 6
Purchase to keys
We manage the process through construction milestones (for new builds) to settlement and handover, and connect you with a property manager so it is rented fast.
- 7
Portfolio review
Markets move. We stay in touch, review performance, and flag when it makes sense to hold, divest or go again.
What you get
A written strategy
Your goals, budget, structure and target markets on paper, so every later decision has a reference point.
A numbers-backed shortlist
Each option comes with price, comparable sales, rent appraisal and estimated holding costs. You compare properties, not brochures.
Off-market access
Properties sourced through our builder and developer relationships, often sold before they are advertised. Sourced for you, never sold to you.
Due diligence
Contract review with your solicitor, inclusions checked line by line, and the questions asked that first-time buyers do not know to ask.
Negotiation
We negotiate price and terms on your behalf. Our fee does not change with the price, so there is no reason for us to see you pay more.
Settlement and handover
Construction milestones tracked, settlement managed, property manager introduced, tenant in. Then ongoing portfolio reviews.
Fees, honestly
You pay an agreed fixed fee for the full sourcing and purchase service, quoted before we start. We take nothing from sellers, builders or developers, so the fee you see is the whole story.
The exact figure depends on the scope of the search and the type of purchase, which is why we quote it on the discovery call rather than publishing one number for every situation. What never changes: the fee is fixed in writing before any work begins, and it does not rise with the purchase price. A percentage fee quietly rewards the agent when you pay more; a fixed fee does not.
Compare that with the "free" services out there. If an investment property service costs you nothing, the developer is paying them, and you are the stock being moved.
Process and fee questions
What happens in the first call?
Fifteen minutes on your situation: income, goals, deposit position and timeframe. Paul will tell you plainly whether a purchase makes sense now, what to fix first if not, and what working together would look like. No documents needed and nothing to sign.
What do you actually do for the fee?
Strategy, market research, sourcing (including off-market), a numbers-backed shortlist, contract due diligence with your solicitor, negotiation, and management of the purchase through to settlement and rental handover. You approve every step; we do the work between the steps.
How much does a buyer’s agent cost in QLD?
Buyer’s agents in Queensland typically charge either a fixed fee or a small percentage of the purchase price. Merritt Property Group charges an agreed fixed fee, quoted up front on the discovery call once we understand the scope. No commissions from anyone else, ever.
Who is this NOT for?
Anyone chasing a get-rich-quick flip, buying without finance in order, or wanting someone to guarantee returns. Property builds wealth over years, not weekends. If now is the wrong time for you to buy, we will say so and tell you what to do first.
Do you work with first-time investors?
Yes, most of our clients start as first-time investors. The process is built for people who have never bought an investment property: every step is explained, every number is shown, and nothing moves without your say-so.
Talk it through with Paul
A free 15-minute call about your situation and whether we can help. No pitch, no obligation.