Buyers Agent Canberra

Canberra skyline and Lake Burley Griffin — Cohen Handler buyers agent Canberra

Your Canberra Buyer’s Agent.

Cohen Handler Canberra, Your Local Property Experts


Canberra is not only home to our political system but also a diverse group of property buyers, such as expats, politicians, growing families, first home buyers and investors, who can benefit from professional representation when buying property in the ACT. As Australia’s largest and fastest-growing buyers agency, we’re here to support Canberra buyers.

Whether you’re a local looking for your dream property or relocating to Canberra for work, our services can cover all your property buying needs.

In recent years, the ACT has grown and has seen improved amenities, lifestyle precincts and an increasing number of luxurious homes being built. 

Our strong relationships with local real estate agents and property managers give clients access to exclusive and off-market properties, along with up-to-date market insights. 

Since 2009, Cohen Handler has helped buyers gain a market-leading edge. Across all states, our team has conducted more than 90,000 inspections and completed over 5,000 successful purchases, totalling more than $12 billion in property transactions.

Leverage our experience, expansive network and trusted reputation to provide you with the best possible property buying services in Canberra.

REGIONS WE SERVICE

Cohen Handler covers a wide range of areas, helping buyers across all of Canberra and surrounds.

Weston Creek

Belconnen

Gungahlin

Tuggeranong

Queanbeyan & Surrounds

Molonglo Valley

How Cohen Handler Helps Property Buyers

BUYER’S ADVOCACY

Receive a professional perspective when researching, evaluating and negotiating the purchase of a home.

FULL SERVICE

Consultation, sourcing property, due diligence, negotiation, and successful purchase.

NEGOTIATION ONLY

Know that no matter the situation, our Canberra buyer’s agents will employ negotiation strategies that aim towards getting you the best deal possible.

AUCTION BIDDING

Reduce the stress of competition at an auction by leaning on an experienced agent who knows how to bid strategically on your behalf.

BUYING INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

We will work with you and your broker to understand how we can find properties that maximise your desired returns.

COMMERCIAL BUYING

Connecting with our commercial team, Costi Cohen, to assist you with buying your ideal commercial property.

LEASING ADVISORY

Assisting in gathering rental appraisals for your investment properties with our partnering executive rentals company.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Finding, evaluating and securing investment properties across all price points.

BUYER BRIEFS

Buying the right property starts with defining your brief.

Cohen Handler’s buyer’s agents in Canberra have greater access to exclusive, off-market properties and searches the entire market for your dream property.

PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

We will attend properties on your behalf to understand if they meet your brief, or if you cannot physically attend.

DUE DILIGENCE

Uncover any hidden issues with the property or area.

NEGOTIATION

Our expert Canberra buyer’s agents will build a negotiation strategy to get the right property at the right price.

OUR BUYERS AGENTS IN CANBERRA HELP YOU BUY THE RIGHT PROPERTY FOR THE RIGHT PRICE

Why should I use a Canberra Buyer’s Agent?

Buyer’s agents in Canberra are for anyone looking to purchase a property, save time, money and stress. Buying a property is one of the largest financial decisions you can make, so it makes sense to have a professional by your side.

People use Buyers Agents for a variety of reasons:

Our buyers agents in Canberra have relationships in the market that provide you access to properties that may never hit the open market, ensuring you have opportunities others might miss.

We understand every customer is unique and so we provided tailored strategies and support based on your exact situation and needs.


Our buyer’s agents in Canberra leverage their extensive experience working with real estate agents and vendors to determine the best negotiation strategy and tactics to secure your property.

Our goal is to ensure you secure the right property at the right price. And if it’s not at the right price, it’s not the right property.

Whether you’re starting out or expanding an investment property portfolio, we’ll help identify the right commercial or residential investment properties in Canberra.

Tap into the Cohen Groups Commercial Buyers agency, Costi Cohen, Australia’s leading Commercial Buyers agency.

Gain a competitive edge in Canberra’s market, using our Canberra buyers agents access to exclusive properties.

Receive guidance with property due diligence to uncover the true nature of a property.

Our Canberra Buyers Agents, leave no stone unturned, ensuring you under take the recommended checks and inspections, using our network of professionals, comprising conveyancers, pest and building inspectors, trades people and assessments of land and title reports.

Politicians and anyone in the public eye often require privacy from initial inspection right up to settlement.

Our buyers agents in Canberra can maintain discretion, adhere to non-disclosure agreements and facilitate private viewings for clients.

Our buyers agents in Canberra will confirm if the state of the property is unchanged from the previous owners or tenants.

At a pre-settlement inspection, its crucial to check for items of the home that were removed or damaged which the contract of sale exclusively included.

We can assess the rental return and capital growth of each property and determine which properties are under performing.

With this information, we’ll make recommendations as to how to optimise your property portfolio and improve its performance.

We make suggestions such as adding value via cosmetic renovations, revaluing the property and using equity to secure another or even selling a property to free up capital that can be worked harder in a better suburb.

Team

SIMON COHEN

SIMON COHEN

FOUNDER & CEO
ALEXANDER ANLEZARK

ALEXANDER ANLEZARK

BUYERS AGENT
JAMES MELI

JAMES MELI

BUYERS AGENT

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FAQ Canberra Buyers Agents

A buyer’s agent in Canberra offers anyone looking to buy or invest in property various types of services, such as:

  • Searching for the right property
  • Inspecting properties
  • Gaining access to off-market properties
  • Conducting property due diligence
  • Expert negotiation
  • Liaising with solicitors and conveyancers
  • Auction bidding on your behalf
  • Organising pre-settlement inspections

A buyer’s agent will have connections and relationships established with sales agents operating in Canberra, which means you can get access to properties and start negotiations before other buyers ever get the chance.

Canberra’s top suburbs include Deakin, Griffith, Forrest, Red Hill and Yarralumla. Some of the homes in these suburbs can fetch prices upwards of $5 million. You can expect to see grand homes on 1,000sqm blocks, expansive, modern in design and well-maintained.

If you’re looking to buy your dream home, our buyer’s agents in Canberra know how to find, negotiate and secure off-market properties for you in these areas.

To calculate the stamp duty on your Canberra purchase, we recommend visiting the ACT Revenue Office’s site. Enter your purchase criteria into their calculator to receive your estimate.

Canberra is a uniquely stable market compared to larger markets like Melbourne and Sydney. Government employment underpins consistent demand, which helps soften volatility during broader market shifts. For buyers, this stability can translate into lower risk and more predictable long-term performance, particularly when guided by a buyer’s agent in Canberra who understands local drivers.

Canberra tends to suit investors who value reliability over rapid growth. Strong rental demand, low vacancy rates and a high proportion of long-term tenants make it appealing for yield-focused and risk-conscious investors. Compared to markets such as Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast, Canberra is often less reactive to sentiment and more driven by fundamentals. A Canberra buyer’s agent can help investors identify assets that align with both income and capital growth goals.

Yes. While many clients engage us as a buyer’s advocate in Canberra, Cohen Handler operates nationally. If your strategy leads you to explore opportunities in markets like Adelaide or Perth, we can help you assess locations, compare performance and manage the purchase process wherever you choose to buy.

The right suburb depends on your budget, lifestyle and future plans. First home buyers often benefit from areas with strong transport links, employment access and established amenities rather than focusing purely on prestige suburbs. As a buyer’s agent in Canberra, we help you identify locations that balance affordability with long-term demand, so your first purchase supports both liveability and future value.

Our fee structure is transparent and explained upfront. Typically, an initial payment is made to commence the search and strategy phase, with the balance payable on settlement.

Yes. If you have already found a property, you can engage us specifically for expert property negotiation or for representation on auction day using a tailored auction strategy.

Absolutely. Due diligence is a critical part of buying well. A buyer’s agent in Canberra will coordinate inspections, review reports and assess risks so you can move forward and invest in property with confidence.

Yes. While we do not provide legal or financial advice, we guide first home buyers through available grants and concessions and coordinate with your broker and conveyancer. This support is often incorporated into a property buyer’s brief, ensuring no key details are overlooked.