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With over two decades on the buyers’ side, we know how to successfully navigate the purchasing journey.
We have a team of residential & commercial specialists covering home buyers, property investors and commercial buyers.
Our commitment to excellence in service delivery makes us stand out from other agencies, saving you time and stress.
Using the latest market data and local knowledge, we provide highly accurate property appraisals and independent opinions on the value of a subject property.
We’ve got an extensive database of agents and the best contacts to give you the inside running, including access to off-market properties.
With our own Suburb Selector™ portal and access to live property data from all major providers, we have the latest property intelligence.
Located just over 8km north east of Sydney’s CBD, the Northern Beaches is accessible, convenient, and a popular place to live. The Northern Beaches feels like a world away from the hustle and bustle of the Sydney CBD due to the relaxed beachside lifestyle on offer, yet it’s easily accessible by ferry or car and is only a 30 minute bus trip from Dee Why outside peak hour.
It’s also surrounded by exquisite National Parks including Garigal and Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Parks and waterways such as Pittwater, Narrabeen Lakes and Manly Dam, all of which are less than an hour’s drive from the city.
Bus
Buses are the primary mode of public transportation on the Northern Beaches. They provide access to Manly's ferry wharf as well as the city's main train stations in Chatswood, North Sydney, and Sydney. At Pittwater Road in Brookvale, Dee Why, Mona Vale, and Manly Wharf are the primary bus interchanges.
The main B-Line bus route runs every 10 minutes from Mona Vale along Pittwater Road to the city. No need for a timetable – just hop on and hop off.
Across the suburbs of Manly, Fairlight, Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Clontarf, and Seaforth, Council operates the Hop, Skip & Jump community bus service. On weekdays, four routes run, and on weekends, three routes. In the Stockland Shopping Center in Condamine Street, Balgowlah, the bus routes converge.
Ferry
The Manly Ferry is a special and unforgettable experience in addition to being a fantastic method to travel to and from the city.
The Beaches Link Tunnel, which will connect to the Warringah Freeway, span Middle Harbour, and connect to the Burnt Bridge Creek Diversion near Balgowlah, is now undergoing early construction. Between Seaforth and Frenchs Forest, the Wakehurst Parkway will be expanded to two lanes in each direction.
As they say, food brings people together. What better way to enjoy good food with good friends is to have it by the Wharfside!
Manly Wharf
Manly's hottest dining district is not far to be found; simply get off the ferry at Circular Quay and you are practically there. New locations for well-known eateries have opened up at Manly Wharf, which is excellent news if you're searching for Japanese food that's on-trend (try Saké Restaurant & Bar's sashimi tacos and popcorn shrimp with yuzu and mayonnaise). For example, the family-friendly pizza joint Fratelli Fresh has Neapolitan slices and wild mushroom gnocchi, while El Camino Cantina serves cheeseburger tacos and "Cadillac" margaritas that have Grand Marnier added. Also Wharfside is Queen Chow, which offers its own interpretation of Chinese cuisine. The prawn toast is given an executive-level makeover by the opulent addition of caviar.
Avalon
Tacos and burritos are on the menu at Alma, a restaurant in Avalon, just south of Palm Beach, whose culinary influence is from abroad. While the escabeche gets its flavour from marinated Clarence River octopus and the zingy aguachile is created with Australian prawns, the restaurant nevertheless proudly promotes local fish. The casual ambiance of the restaurant is ideal for the light fare, but if you want to eat even closer to the waves of Avalon, Beach House is situated right on the beach and just a few steps from the sand.
Palm Beach
Although Barrenjoey House, a Palm Beach favourite located an hour north of the city centre, just celebrated its 100th birthday, it hasn't lost any of its charm. Even though the building has a long history—it was the first in the neighbourhood to have a telephone, and the military enjoyed gathering here during World War II—a 2018 renovation meticulously upgraded the structure while maintaining the venue's unique flavour. It appears lighter and brighter, and the menu's emphasis on seafood still holds true. Imagine lobster ravioli, Fraser Isle crab toast, and a light variation on prawn cocktail for examples of traditional meals that are still in style. Pip and Andrew Goldsmith, the duo responsible for The Boathouse Palm Beach's phenomenal success, renovated Barrenjoey House.
Several schools on the Northern Beaches consistently rank highly in NSW such as Northern Beaches Secondary College in North Curl Curl and St Luke’s Grammar School in Dee Why.
The Northern Beaches Campus of The Northern Sydney Institute (part of TAFE NSW) provides courses in HSC and business as well as practical subjects such as automotive mechanics and building. Northern Beaches Community College in Narrabeen is not for profit and also runs a variety of courses.
Having a selection of schools in the area adds to the value of property for sale in the Northern Beaches and makes it a smart move for investors and popular with those who have families.
The Northern Beaches of Sydney is bounded by Middle Harbour, the gorgeous Pittwater Bay, and Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. It contains world-famous suburbs such as Manly, Narrabeen and Palm Beach and a host of beachside enclaves like Freshwater, Newport, Mona Vale and Avalon.
Our local Northern Beaches buyers agent will help you uncover the perfect suburbs and the ideal property type that will suit your individual budget. Getting into the Northern Beaches market requires extensive research and a deep understanding of local value to get ahead of other buyers.
We help you uncover off market opportunities on the Northern Beaches that you'd never discover on your own. Our local Northern Beaches buyers agents have a vast network to discover more property for your shortlist. Reclaim your weekends and engage an expert northern beaches buyers agent to put you on a path to property ownership.
Residents love the relaxed atmosphere of the northern beaches, largely owing to the surfing culture and choice of 32 beaches and 19 rockpools and ocean baths from Manly to Palm Beach. Each beach is unique and range from expansive to secluded and calm water to popular surfing locales.
Locals love sporting and physical activities, as noted by a recent study which found that Sydney’s Lower North Shore and Beaches had the lowest obesity rate in Australia. Popular sports including cycling (particularly around the bends of Church Point and West Head), golf, tennis, running, hiking and a variety of water sports such as swimming, sailing, kayaking and kitesurfing.
Manly is also the only location in Sydney with permanent volleyball nets and spotlights provided by the council. There are also many gyms to choose from and personal training/bootcamps are very popular as well.
Buying a home in the Northern Beaches offers a great lifestyle and appeals to a number of buyers. There is a nice variety of property for sale and the area caters for everyone from families and investors. Our buyer’s agents love helping people find property in the Northern Beaches as there are some truly wonderful properties to be found, some of which go for surprisingly realistic prices.
The Northern Beaches is an ever popular lifestyle choice and real estate in the area is in high demand. Blocks of land are relatively large and good value compared to their eastern suburbs peers.
The median house price on the Northern Beaches is circa $2 million according to CoreLogic RP Data, however real estate prices vary significantly between suburbs. Around $3 million will buy you an average house in Seaforth, while you will need $4.5 million+ in Whale beach
There are some charming period homes in the Manly area, however the majority of homes on the Northern Beaches were constructed post-World War II and built to capitalise on possible views. Some properties in Palm Beach, Narrabeen and Manly are even fortunate enough to have both ocean and still water views.
Apartments are also popular on the Northern Beaches as they appeal to a variety of demographics including downsizers, first home buyers and investors due to their low maintenance nature and spectacular elevated ocean views. Many people are also realising that suburbs such as Seaforth and Forestville are actually not that far to the city and are great locations to raise a family. Whatever your needs as a buyer, the Northern Beaches has property available for just about every demographic.
"With so many options available in the Northern Beaches it’s helpful to have a buyer’s agent who is aware of the current area trends and can help you make the best decision based on your individual needs."
While the area is full of beautiful homes, it’s equally important to factor in the investment potential and buy a home that is both a financial asset and a wonderful place to live. A Northern beaches buyer’s agent job is to help you find the property which fulfils your individual requirements. Northern Beaches property prices will continue rise significantly in the next two decades as land is scarce and demand is very high for an incredibly appealing lifestyle.
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It has been an absolute pleasure working with Matt and Monique! As we are currently living overseas we could not ...
Matt was great in securing us an investment property. He was very efficient and thorough. He found us exact options that we had asked for ...
Matt kept us well informed all the way through the process, and gave us invaluable advice on our purchase. I recommend Propertybuyer to anyone looking for guidance and ...
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Sydney NSW 2000
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Bondi Junction NSW 2022
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Level 17 Chifley Tower
2 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
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Forestville NSW 2087
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Adamstown Heights
Newcastle NSW 2289
Australia
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Brisbane City QLD 4000
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Propertybuyer Inner West, South Sydney & CBD
Level 17 Chifley Tower
2 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Suite 2201, Level 22, Tower Two
Westfield Bondi Junction
101 Grafton Street
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Australia
Level 17 Chifley Tower
2 Chifley Square
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Propertybuyer Northern Beaches / Northern Suburbs
Suite 2
47-49 The Centre
Forestville NSW 2087
Australia
Propertybuyer Newcastle / Hunter Valley
4 Orana Crescent
Adamstown Heights
Newcastle NSW 2289
Australia
Suite 3135
3 Parkland Boulevard
Brisbane City QLD 4000
Australia
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718 Goodwood Island Road
Goodwood Island NSW 2469
Australia
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