I'm on your side of the deal.
I’m Thad Austin-Niven, the Canberra buyers agent behind Property Lookout. I work only for buyers, helping you find the right property, assess its value and negotiate carefully.
A free call about your buying plans and how I can help.
See where you stand and what to prepare before you buy.
Who you'll be dealing with
Hi, I'm Thad.
I help buyers in Canberra with the search, property checks, negotiation and auction bidding. You work directly with me. I don’t take commissions from sellers or developers, so the only person I answer to is you.
ACT Real Estate Agent, Class 1 · Licence 18404304
More about me“Thad is a top notch professional, client focused, warm and approachable in his personality and style.”
Client Stories
The home is only
part of the story.
Knowing when to bid, what to check, and when to walk away. A closer look at real purchases and the work behind them.
Read all four client stories
Casey
13/68 Dalkin Crescent
Missing strata minutes revealed structural issues at the first property. Walking away led Destiny to the right first home.
Read the story
Kambah
2 Manifold Place
A clear auction plan helped Andre and Graeme buy from interstate, well below the maximum they'd been willing to pay.
Read the story
Yass
50 Grampian Street
Checking the advertised land size against the title changed the negotiation. A family of five secured their home for almost $50,000 under asking.
Read the storyWhatever stage you're at, I can help.
First Home Buyers
Buying your first place is a lot. I'll walk you through every step, tell you straight if something doesn't stack up, and help you avoid the expensive beginner mistakes.
Moving to Canberra
Can't get here for inspections? I'll go for you, tell you honestly what I see (good and bad), and lock it in so you can arrive and pick up the keys.
Investment Properties
I'll help you find a property that fits your strategy, check the numbers properly and negotiate the price, so every purchase is built on solid ground.
Upsizing & Downsizing
Selling and buying at the same time is stressful. I'll take care of the search and the negotiation so you can concentrate on getting your sale right.
Here's what working together looks like.
No jargon, no hard sell. Just four steps, with me doing the heavy lifting.
Book a free chatWe have a chat
Start with a free call about your buying plans and how I can help. If we work together, we agree your budget, priorities and property brief.
I go looking
I search what's on the market, plus the off-market and pre-market properties I hear about through agents around Canberra. You only see the ones worth your time.
I check it properly
Comparable sales, the contract, building and pest. If something's off, I'll tell you. Sometimes walking away is the best result.
I negotiate or bid for you
I handle the negotiation or stand at the auction on your behalf. Listen in on the phone, or just wait for the good news.
Your next step
Ready to talk, or still getting ready?
Choose what’s useful to you. You can book directly, or start with the assessment if you’d like to understand what to prepare.
A free call about your buying plans and how I can help.
See where you stand and what to prepare before you buy.
Don't just take my word for it.
“We won the property! Not only did we think it might not be possible, but we also secured it well below our top budget.”
Read full review from Andus Group
“We immediately recognised the value of Thad's services, especially the benefits of having a Buyers Agent on our side. After receiving a few insightful suburb reports from Thad, we spotted a property we loved and engaged him to represent us at auction. This was our first auction in Canberra, a situation that could have been highly emotional. Instead, we stayed home, listened in over the phone, and heard Thad's calm, confident, and strategic approach in action. We won the property! Not only did we think it might not be possible, but we also secured it well below our top budget. Highly recommended and an absolute pleasure to deal with.”
Andus Group
Relocated Home Buyer
“Thad was fantastic to work with from start to finish. He listened closely to what I was looking for and made me feel truly understood throughout the process.”
Read full review from Destiny
“Thad was fantastic to work with from start to finish. He listened closely to what I was looking for and made me feel truly understood throughout the process. His knowledge of the best areas to invest in was incredibly helpful, and he guided me through things I didn't even know to consider as a first-time home buyer. His thorough and patient approach made the entire experience smooth and stress-free, and I always felt confident in the decisions we were making. I'll definitely be using his services again in the future and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a buyers agent.”
Destiny
First Home Buyer
“Thad is a top notch professional, client focused, warm and approachable in his personality and style.”
Read full review from Jo
“Thad is a top notch professional, client focused, warm and approachable in his personality and style. He worked hard to build trust and rapport, to fully understand our requirements and walk alongside us providing expert guidance all the way culminating in a successful outcome. Exemplary end-end service received, highly recommend him!”
Jo
Property Buyer
Useful while you’re looking
Tools for your property search.
Questions about buying in Canberra
A buyers agent represents you, not the seller. At Property Lookout, Thad Austin-Niven helps Canberra buyers search for property, assess value, negotiate and bid at auction. You get local knowledge, someone who negotiates and bids for a living, and a lot of your Saturdays back.
Let's have a chat.
No pressure and no obligation. Book directly if you’d like to talk, or use the assessment to help prepare. You can also call or email me.
A free call about your buying plans and how I can help.
See where you stand and what to prepare before you buy.