Buyer's Agent NSW South Coast


Your South Coast Buyer’s Agent.
Giving Buyers the Leading Edge on NSW’s South Coast
Working with a local buyers agent means you can leverage a licensed real estate agents’ experience and knowledge which can save you time, stress and money.
Whether you’re a local looking for your dream home or relocating from the city, our property buying services can cover all your needs.
We service a variety of buyers looking to purchase property on the South Coast, covering suburbs along the coast such as Kiama, Gerringong, Mollymook and Ulladulla. We also cover inland suburbs such Berry and the surrounding region.
Our connections with local real estate sales agents and property managers means that you can gain greater access to exclusive properties, off-market properties and receive the most up-to-date information.
Cohen Handler is Australia’s leading property buyers agency and has been giving buyers the market leading edge since 2009. Across all states, our team have conducted over 90,000 inspections and transacted more than 2,700 successful purchases worth more than $8 billion.
Leverage our deep experience, expansive network and trusted reputation to provide you with the best possible property buying services on the South Coast.
Mary Howell is Your Local Buyers Agent

Mary Howell is a Senior Buyers Agent with over 25 years of real estate experience working in luxury residential markets. Mary offers buyers deep local knowledge of the South Coast, helping you navigate suburbs and sought after pockets with ease.
Renowned for her negotiating skills, friendly manner and empathetic approach, Mary achieves the finest possible outcomes for her clients.
People who know Mary describe her as highly motivated, focused and positive. If you’re looking to buy a property on the South Coast, Mary is your go-to for specialist advice and tailored property buying services.
Explore Our Property Buying Services
BUYERāS ADVOCACY
Receive a professional perspective when researching, evaluating and negotiating the purchase of a home.
FULL SERVICE
Consultation, sourcing property, due diligence, negotiation, successful purchase.
NEGOTIATION ONLY
Know that no matter the situation, we’ll 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 experience 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.
PROPERTY SEARCH
Cohen Handler’s South Coast team has 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 it meets your brief, or if you cannot physically attend.
NEGOTIATION
Our expert Buyers Agents will build a negotiation strategy to get the right property at the right price.
OUR SOUTH COAST BUYERS AGENTS HELP YOU BUY THE RIGHT PROPERTY FOR THE RIGHT PRICE

Why should I use a South Coast Buyers Agent?
Using a Buyer’s Agent is for anyone looking to purchase a property efficiently, saving 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 Buyer’s Agents for a variety of reasons:
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Waiting vs buying now on the Sunshine Coast: Niall Gilhooly’s 2026 market update NIALL GILHOOLY BUYERS AGENTĀ | Sunshine Coast I get asked this most weeks, usually by the same type of buyer. A family, often relocating from Brisbane or interstate, looking for something with a bit of space and a decent commute to a good…
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Australia Property Market Outlook: Mid-Year 2026
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FAQ South Coast Buyers Agents
A buyers advocate or buyers agent based on the South Coast offers you local expertise and covers the whole buying process for you:
- Searching for the right property
- Inspecting properties
- Gaining access to off-market properties
- Conducting property due-diligence
- Expert negotiation
- Liasing with solicitors and conveyancers
- Auction bidding on your behalf
- Organising pre-settlement inspections
The South Coast is known for the beautiful beaches and its relaxed atmosphere, which makes it a perfect holiday destination. Holiday homes in the area can present high yields for investors and holiday home owners but more importantly, steady long term capital growth.
A buyers agent will have connections and relationships with established sales agents which means you can get access to properties before other buyers and start negotiations to secure the home.
When looking to buy an investment property or holiday home on the South Coast, you must ensure that the location is close to key land marks or attractions to ensure limited vacancies.
The Shoalhaven region has a plethora of suburbs that you can consider such as Kiama and Mollymook but using a South Coast buyers agent to help you source and navigate these areas is the most effective way towards securing a quality investment.
The fee that a buyers agent will typically charge is a percentage of the purchase price anywhere between 2-3% depending the client’s requirements.
For service outside the Full Service offering, a flat fee may be charged.




