St Albans.

Off market purchase.

The brief

In property, clarity creates confidence. This client was a young professional working overseas, searching for a Melbourne opportunity that combined renovation upside with genuine subdivision potential. Buying from a different timezone meant every step needed to be sharp, fast, and precise. We refined the brief, shaped the strategy around value and future development, and focused on locations where land size, zoning, and long term upside aligned. With a tight budget and a competitive pocket of the west, we built a disciplined approach, backed every assumption with due diligence, and moved quickly whenever opportunity surfaced. The goal was simple a smart buy that delivered immediate potential and long term growth with minimal risk and maximum future flexibility.

The result

Our search led us to an off market opportunity in St Albans, a high-demand corridor where development sites rarely trade quietly. Instead of competing with the open market, we worked directly with the selling agent, aligned our conditions with the vendor’s priorities, and moved fast with clear conviction. Detailed site analysis, zoning checks, subdivision feasibility, and coordination with relevant parties allowed us to remove friction and present a clean offer. The property was secured around fifty thousand under market value, even with strong interest circulating. What made the deal possible was communication, structure, and the ability to act decisively across timezones. For our client, it was a seamless experience and a strategic purchase that sets the foundation for renovation uplift and future development options.