Barry Pound - Beagl

One of the biggest challenges in our industry is that many people don’t fully understand the value of working with a buyer’s agent until they’ve experienced the process firsthand
 
Buying property is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make, so it’s understandable that many buyers feel they can handle the search, negotiations and due diligence themselves. Others may have had previous experiences where they received poor advice or felt their interests weren’t genuinely being represented.
 
At its’ core, it often comes down to trust.
 
Clients want confidence that the advice they’re receiving is in their best interests, that the strategy aligns with their goals, and that the outcome will ultimately justify the investment. They’re reasonable concerns and important questions to ask.
 
For me, the role of a buyer’s agent is about much more than simply finding a property. It’s about saving clients valuable time, helping them avoid costly mistakes, uncovering opportunities they may not have access to on their own, and negotiating with experience and objectivity. Having a deep understanding of the market also helps identify potential risks, assess true value and ensure clients make informed decisions with confidence.
 
💲 Recent Buys | Fremantle $1.3m On-Market | Beelier $835,000 On-Market | Nollamara $940,000 On-Market
 
🧔 What our clients say | “They were very knowledgeable at today’s housing market” | “Property market is wild, so having someone like Barry and accessing his off-market network is a huge help”
 
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The Federal Budget may have changed the conversation around property investing… but smart investors don’t sit still, they pivot.

If established metro investments become less tax-effective, where does that leave opportunity?

➡️ High-yield regional assets
➡️ Brand-new dwellings that may preserve key tax advantages
➡️ Markets driven by real economic fundamentals, not speculation

This is exactly why more sophisticated investors are turning their attention to WA’s North West.

Take opportunities like 54 Prancing Avenue, Baynton (Karratha):

🏡 Brand new 4x2x2 completed in 2026
💰 Asking From $1,150,000
📈 Leased at $1,900 per week
📋 Secure 5-year WA Government lease
🔄 Annual market rent reviews
🛠 Significant depreciation benefits
🏗 Eligible new dwelling status*

This creates an interesting dual strategy.

Day one: exceptional ROI from a high-yield asset in a supply-constrained market.

Tax position: where eligibility applies, brand-new stock may preserve access to negative gearing benefits and accelerated depreciation unavailable to older established properties.*

So rather than choosing between cashflow OR tax efficiency… assets like this may offer both.

And the fundamentals?

The Pilbara remains one of Australia’s economic engines — underpinned by mining, energy, infrastructure investment, tight housing supply, and sustained rental demand.

This isn’t speculative investing. This is strategic repositioning.

For SMSF investors, portfolio builders, and investors rethinking their next move post-budget, the conversation may no longer be “Should I buy?”

It may be “Am I looking in the right market?”

General information only. Tax outcomes depend on your circumstances. Eligibility under proposed Federal Budget changes should be confirmed with your accountant/financial adviser.

https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-baynton-151296612

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