Lucy Bulla Buyers Advisor

23/06/2026

18/06/2026

Brand-new finishes, beautiful renders and modern design can be incredibly appealing.

But the reality is, you are making a major decision on something you can’t yet walk through, feel, inspect or properly compare.

The market can move before settlement.
The bank valuation may come in lower.
The finished product may not match the brochure.
Delays, defects and strata costs can all become part of the story.
And the contract often gives the developer far more flexibility than buyers realise.

Off-the-plan can absolutely work in the right circumstances, but it needs to be properly tested.

Look beyond the marketing. Understand the developer. Read the contract carefully. Stress-test the numbers and get the right advice before you sign.

Because when you buy off-the-plan, you’re not just buying a property, you’re buying a promise, and that promise needs proper due diligence.

09/06/2026

One of the most important parts of my role as a Buyers Agent is helping clients separate a strong emotional reaction from a sound purchasing decision.

A property can feel right, but it still needs to make sense. The price needs to be considered. The competition needs to be understood. The long-term value needs to be assessed. The compromises need to be clear.

Buying well is about holding both things at once: the feeling and the facts. That's one of the benefits of using a Buyers Agent. If you are looking for someone to support you in your buying journey, I'd love to chat.

02/06/2026

What really influences a buyer’s decision when it comes to buying property?

Having been a Buyers Agent for over 12 years, here’s what I’ve learnt.

01/06/2026

The influence of others.

Friends, family, colleagues and advisers can all play a role in a buyer’s decision.

Sometimes that support is helpful. Sometimes it creates confusion.

A buyer can love a property, then question everything after one conversation with someone who may not understand their goals, budget or the current market conditions.

That does not mean those opinions should be ignored. It means they need to be weighed properly.

26/05/2026

When I inspect a property, I’m always looking beyond the home itself.

I’m paying attention to the neighbourhood, the surrounding homes, the traffic, the outlook and the overall feel of the area. I’ll often think about how the street might change at different times of day. What it feels like in the morning rush, after school, at night or across the weekend.

Is there privacy in the backyard?
What are you actually looking out onto?
How close are the neighbouring homes?
Can you hear traffic, aircraft, dogs or nearby activity?

These are the details that don’t always show up in photos or floor plans, but they have a huge impact on how a property feels to live in long-term.

A good property isn’t just about the home itself. It’s about the environment around it and whether that supports the lifestyle you want day to day.

25/05/2026

When I inspect a property, I’m not just looking at the home itself. I’m paying close attention to what’s happening around it as well.

What does the street feel like at different times of day?
How close are the neighbouring homes?
Is there privacy in the backyard, or are you looking straight into someone else’s windows?
Can you hear traffic, neighbours, dogs or aircraft noise?

These are the things that can really impact how a home feels to live in day to day. They’re often the details buyers overlook in the excitement of an inspection.

A property might photograph beautifully, but it’s the practical lifestyle details that matter long after settlement day.

20/05/2026

The little details are often the things that shape how a home actually feels to live in.

Where are the power points? Can you plug a lamp in where you want one… or charge your phone beside the bed without running cords across the room?

It might seem trivial during an inspection, but the practical side of a property matters just as much as the pretty side.

How a home functions day to day; lighting, storage, airflow, layout, accessibility, these are the details that make living easier and more enjoyable long after settlement day.

It’s often the small things buyers overlook initially… but notice every single day after they move in.

19/05/2026

Sydney might be a in buyer’s market right now, but why are buyers still overpaying?

14/05/2026

Light changes everything!

Everyone notices the kitchen or the finishes first. What I tend to watch more closely is the light.

Stand in the room for a moment and make some observations. Where does the natural light actually fall? How will this space feel at 3pm in winter, or late afternoon in summer?

Natural light has a huge impact on how a home feels to live in day to day. It affects warmth, mood, comfort and even the long-term appeal of a property.

Some homes photograph beautifully but feel dark once you spend time inside them.

It’s one of those details buyers often overlook in the excitement of an inspection but it can completely change the way a home feels.