Manly is popular with would-be homeowners. But if you want Manly’s quick access to Brisbane CBD and its laid-back, coastal-town lifestyle, don’t do your property search by yourself. Get the help of a buyers’ agent in Manly like Tracey Chandler.
Because only the expertise of an experienced professional like Tracey can get you ahead of Manly’s growing number of buyers.
Tracey will give you the exclusive service you need to succeed. There won’t be any junior agents or assistants for you to deal with; only she will handle your account personally and communicate with you directly. Your property investment plans in Manly will be in good hands.
Why buy a home in Manly?
Manly is an Eastern suburb just 18 km east of Brisbane’s CBD. Decades ago, it was considered a lower-income area. But it’s now one of the best suburbs to invest in. Thanks to increasing demand, homeowners will see the value of Manly properties steadily rise in the years to come.
Breezy coastal life
Like much of Brisbane, Manly enjoys a great subtropical climate that’s further enhanced by its proximity to the ocean. It’s a picturesque suburb with direct views of Moreton Bay. It has the largest boat harbour and marina for private yachts in the city. That entire vista is visible from the seaside homes, establishments and paved walks that cluster toward the coast.
That view isn’t the only thing that entices many people to live here. Manly is bordered by other attractive suburbs like Manly West, Wynnum, and Lota. Best of all, Manly residents have easy access to the CBD, the Port of Brisbane, the domestic and international airports, and the Gateway Motorway that connects to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
Raising a family is easy in Manly. Children can grow up in the area’s safe, laid-back environment and get their education in nearby private and public schools. These include Guardian Angels’ Primary School, St John Vianney’s Primary School, Manly State School, Lota State School, Moreton Bay College, Wynnum West State School and Brisbane Bayside College, among others.
Meanwhile, work and other amenities are also within reach. Residents can find most of what they need at local shops, restaurants and cafés spread along the waterfront and Cambridge Parade street. And for access to CBD, the Cleveland train line that runs through Manly provides a 40-minute commute from Manly Station.
For leisure, Manly residents can walk or cycle through the recreation areas and parks along the foreshore. Of course, they can enjoy Moreton Bay itself, with its sandy beaches, offshore reefs, islands and other features that form part of Brisbane’s Moreton Bay Marine Park. And every first and third Saturday of the month, the Manly Farmers Market pops up to provide weekend colour to the Little Bayside Park along the seaside Royal Esplanade road.
Continuous gentrification and rising prices
Not surprisingly, about 47% of Manly’s residents today are families with children. That demographic is expected to soon outgrow the singles and couples who currently comprise about 51+% of the local population.
That population trend is what continues to drive the gentrification of the area. And as more housing and urban development appear, Manly will continue to see its property prices rise.
In fact, these already cost well above Brisbane’s median for housing costs. House and townhouse unit prices in the last 10 years have been increasing by 3.6% and 5.6% per annum, respectively. In just a few years, these will soon rival those of properties found closer to the CBD.
So the sooner you purchase a property in Manly, the better your future profits will be.
Most ideal properties
While apartment or townhouse units are available, the majority of housing properties in Manly are free-standing homes. The average block size is anywhere from 400 to 600 square metres. Local architecture is a mix of Post-War, Queenslander and contemporary designs.
The most sought-after properties are those with views of Moreton Bay or are within walking distance of the waterfront.
Why you need Tracey as your buyers’ agent in Manly
Even if you know Manly like the back of your hand, familiarity won’t guarantee that you’ll find the property of your dreams in that area.
For instance, do you have the right real estate industry contacts in Manly to find the property you want, ahead of other potential buyers? Can you access to off-market Manly properties, before they’re even advertised to the public or put up for auction? Do you have enough knowledge and experience to find out if the property you’re viewing is worth the asking price or is actually a bad deal in disguise? Do you have a network of trusted professionals with specific experience in that area, who can help you complete the contract? Most importantly, do you have the time to take care of the legwork needed to find and purchase the home you want?
If your answer to all these questions is a “no,” then you need a buyers agent in Manly like Tracey Chandler. She has the local market knowledge, experience and time to help you.
An extensive network that benefits you
Tracey has an extensive network of agents and other affiliates in the area. Having the right connections ensures she is among the first to know which homes are up for sale. Some of these properties never even reach the open market because sellers’ agents prefer to reach out to agents like Tracey first, to find reliable buyers. Through Tracey, you can find hidden premium properties before everyone else!
Who does Tracey work for?
Tracey Chandler is not connected with any larger agency; she runs her own service for property buyers like you. So when you get Tracey as your buyers’ agent in Manly, she works exclusively for you.
What’s so special about Tracey’s service?
As Tracey Chandler’s client, you get the personalised “red carpet” treatment. Tracey likes working with her clients directly. She never delegates a client’s account to one of her assistants, as she prefers to handle everything personally. That means you’ll be dealing only with Tracey from the beginning. She will personally guide you every step of the way, from screening potential properties to the actual purchase. This is because Tracey knows that only personalised service can help her understand what her clients need. Only that kind of service can guarantee a successful outcome for them.
She’ll also make sure you don’t compete with her other clients for the same properties. Your brief and your list of target properties are exclusively yours.
With Tracey’s exclusive personalised service, you’ll experience less stress. She’ll take care of all the legwork and the details, and you can focus on making decisions.
What other advantages does Tracey bring to the table?
Aside from having extensive local experience and connections in Brisbane’s bayside suburbs, Tracey is famous in the industry for her fierce negotiating and bidding skills. She is one of the best buyer’s advocates you can get to represent you at the negotiating table or property auction.
With that experience and level of skill, Tracey can be objective and tell you which properties are truly worth your investment. She will pursue the best deal for you and obtain your dream Manly property at the best price possible. You won’t be outmaneuvered by real estate agents into paying more than you budgeted for or purchasing a home that turns out to be a terrible investment.
How will Tracey work with you?
Whether you’re already eyeing a few Manly properties you’ve found or haven’t even begun your search, Tracey can help you.
She will first schedule a meeting with you to find out what you need and what your brief should be. She will discuss everything relevant to investing in a property in Manly, including these details:
- the type of housing property you’re searching for
- long-term financial goals
- available budget
- preferred locations
- proximity to amenities (e.g., schools, hospitals, supermarkets, train stations)
- your family’s personal needs
Then you can sit back and relax as Tracey goes to work on all the time-consuming details for you. She will find all available properties that match your requirements and help schedule initial inspections and viewings for you.
Tracey will also give you her honest assessment of the properties on the list. She can see past all the real estate agents’ marketing hype, selling techniques or home staging tricks. If she thinks something is overpriced, she’ll tell you.
Once you’ve decided which property to pursue, she will take care of making an offer and negotiating with the seller’s agent. If there’s an auction, Tracey will be your professional bidder. She’ll get that property for you at the best price.
When a deal is struck or she’s won the bidding, Tracey will help complete the contract within the same day. Tracey can also get you the solicitors, pest and building inspectors, and mortgage brokers to help you deal with last minute issues with the contract that might cause delays. That will help prevent other buyers from having enough time to discover the deal and send counter-offers to the seller.
Tracey will be with you through the whole process, until you have the keys to your Manly property in hand!
Get in touch
So if you want to score an investment in Manly, contact Tracey today. You’ll soon find that having her as your buyers’ agent in Manly is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.
