Ashlee and Mitch wanted a free‑standing, move‑in‑ready home

Ashlee and Mitch wanted a free‑standing, move‑in‑ready home under $900,000: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car (preferably on the eastern side of the highway). Modern, no renovations required, and positioned for both rental return now and comfortable living later.

🌟The challenge
Stock that met all their criteria was limited. Modern, turnkey free‑standing homes under $900k in their preferred area were scarce, and proximity to the beach pushed prices up. The couple needed a property that balanced immediate rental appeal with the option to become their family home in the future — and they wanted the purchase handled with minimal stress.

👋What we did

Refined the brief to prioritise turnkey condition and future liveability while keeping strict budget discipline.

Targeted Meridian Plains and surrounding pockets where modern duplex and free‑standing options still offered value.

Sourced and negotiated a duplex with a double lock‑up garage (DLUG) that matched the brief and came in under budget.

Managed the process end‑to‑end: inspections, contract negotiation and continuous liaison with the selling agent when finance extensions were required to ensure settlement proceeded smoothly.

💯The outcome
Sally secured a 3 bed, 2 bath duplex with DLUG in Meridian Plains for Ashlee and Mitch — under their $900k budget and even closer to the beach than they expected. The property meets their investment objectives today and gives them a comfortable, modern home option for the future. The purchase was completed with minimal stress thanks to proactive communication and persistent follow‑through.

💗Why this worked

Clear brief and priorities allowed focused searching.

Local market knowledge identified pockets where value still existed.

Persistent negotiation and relationship management with the selling agent protected the contract through finance delays.

End‑to‑end handling removed stress and saved the clients time.

Ready to find your next property?
If you want a buyer’s agent who will match your brief, negotiate hard and manage the entire purchase process, contact Baxter & Mason to book a strategy call and get a tailored suburb shortlist.