Vern Fitzgerald - Ideal Buyer's Agency

18/03/2026

Navigating Multiple Offers in Brisbane (And Why Most Buyers Get It Wrong)

If you’re buying in the Brisbane property market right now, there’s one phrase you’re almost guaranteed to hear:

“We have multiple offers.”

And this is where most buyers lose.

Not because they didn’t want the property…
But because they didn’t understand how the process actually works.

Navigating Multiple Offers in Brisbane (And Why Most Buyers Get It Wrong) If you’re buying in the Brisbane property market right now, there’s one phrase you’re almost guaranteed to hear: “We have multiple offers.” And this is where most buyers lose. Not because they didn’t want the prope...

13/03/2026

One of the biggest shifts we’re seeing in the Brisbane property market right now isn’t just price growth. It’s where people are choosing to live. Over the past few years, a growing number of buyers — particularly interstate families and local professionals — are shifting their focus toward...

12/03/2026

Most people think buying property is about finding the right house. It’s not. It’s about getting the deal done. The reality is this: In Brisbane’s market, the best properties don’t wait. They’re negotiated early. They’re secured quietly. And they’re often gone before most buyers even r...

09/03/2026

Open Home Diary – Brisbane Weekend Spent the weekend inspecting properties across Brisbane and the Bayside and a few interesting observations stood out. The biggest one is this: The market isn’t moving the same everywhere. Some homes are sitting for a few weeks with steady but manageable interes...

08/03/2026

Negotiating a property purchase isn’t something most people do very often.

For most buyers it might happen a handful of times in their lifetime.

For us… it’s what we do every week.

Between Jade and I, we bring over 40 years of combined sales and negotiation experience to the table. Decades spent understanding people, reading situations, structuring deals and navigating the psychology that often sits behind a property transaction.

Because buying a property isn’t just about the price.

It’s about knowing:

• when to push
• when to pause
• when to hold firm
• and when to move quickly

Sometimes the difference between securing a property or missing out can come down to a single conversation or the strategy behind an offer.

That’s where experience matters.

Whether it’s your home, an investment property, or a long-term family asset, the negotiation phase is one of the most important parts of the entire process.

So the real question becomes:

If you’re making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life…

would you want anyone else negotiating on your behalf?

— Vern & Jade
Ideal Buyers Agency

06/03/2026

Something remarkable has happened across Brisbane’s Bayside over the past six years. Jade and I have watched it unfold in real time. Not just as buyers agents — but as locals who live here and work here every day. And when you step back and look at the numbers, the shift is striking. Bayside Bri...

04/03/2026

If you want to understand Brisbane’s Bayside property market…
you have to actually be in it.

Not just reading reports.

Walking the streets.
Watching the buyers.
Seeing which homes get 3 offers… and which get 12.

Because the truth is — the Bayside market moves suburb by suburb, street by street.

Victoria Point behaves differently to Thornlands.
Manly moves differently to Birkdale.
Wynnum buyers compete differently again.

And the difference between paying market value and overpaying?

Usually comes down to knowing what’s happening before it hits the portals.

This is where a true local buyers agent earns their keep.

For the past few years we’ve been in this market every single week:
• Off-market opportunities
• Pre-market inspections
• Negotiations before homes go public
• Auctions where one move changes everything

The Bayside isn’t just somewhere we work.

It’s our patch.

If you’re thinking about buying in the Bayside, Redlands or surrounding Brisbane suburbs, the biggest advantage you can have is someone who already knows how the next move plays out.

And right now — that knowledge is becoming more valuable every month.

Because buyers are still arriving.

Stock is still tight.

And the best properties never sit around for long.

If you want to understand how this market really works before you buy, send me a message.

Happy to point you in the right direction.

03/03/2026

$153,500.
That’s how much Brisbane home values climbed in just ONE year.
Let that sink in.
If you were “waiting to see what happens”…
The market happened.
While some were watching headlines, others quietly added six figures to their net worth.
And here’s the uncomfortable truth 👇
When prices move this fast, hesitation gets expensive.
Every month you delay: • Your borrowing power shrinks
• Your competition grows
• Your entry price climbs
Brisbane isn’t slowing because you’re unsure.
Stock is tight. Demand is real. And quality homes are still attracting multiple buyers.
The gap between “almost bought” and “so glad we did” right now?
About $153,500.
If you’re serious about securing in this market, you need:
✔ Strategy
✔ Speed
✔ Negotiation leverage
✔ The right team in your corner
Opportunities don’t wait for confidence.
They reward preparation.
We only take on a limited number of buyers at a time to ensure ex*****on at the highest level.
If you’re thinking about buying in 2026 — now is the time to move, not monitor.

DM “BRISBANE” if you want to be positioned properly before the next jump.

02/03/2026

In Queensland, most property contracts are subject to Finance and Building & Pest.

Sounds simple.

It’s not.

These clauses come with strict deadlines and real legal consequences.

Miss your finance date?
You could put your deposit at risk.

Misinterpret a Building & Pest report?
You may lose your right to terminate — or miss a powerful renegotiation opportunity.

Here’s what most buyers don’t realise 👇

These aren’t just “conditions.”
They’re strategic pressure points.

Used properly, they:
✔️ Protect your deposit
✔️ Give you leverage
✔️ Create room to renegotiate
✔️ Allow you to exit cleanly

Used incorrectly?
One wrong email.
One missed deadline.
One misunderstood defect.

That mistake can cost tens of thousands.

In this market, it’s not just about finding the right property.
It’s about managing the contract properly once you secure it.

If you’re navigating Finance and Building & Pest alone, ask yourself —
are you 100% confident you’re using every protection available to you?

Or are you hoping it all goes smoothly?

Smart buyers don’t hope.
They prepare.

Ideal Property.
Ideal Price.
Ideal Location.

25/02/2026

Brisbane Buyers — Don’t Overlook This 👇
In Queensland, the Building & Pest clause can protect you in a big way.
If your contract is subject to Building & Pest and major structural or pest issues are found, you may be able to terminate the contract without penalty — and get your deposit refunded (within the agreed timeframe).
That’s serious protection.
But here’s what most buyers miss…
It’s not just about getting a report.
It’s about: • How the clause is written
• What legally qualifies as “major”
• Whether to terminate, renegotiate or proceed
• Managing strict deadlines
This is where experience matters.
We’ve navigated countless B&P scenarios across Brisbane and the Bayside — protecting deposits, renegotiating hard, and knowing when to walk away.
It’s not something you want to handle alone.
Ideal Property.
Ideal Price.
Ideal Location.

24/02/2026