A licensed buyer's agent can act for you. BuyerLens supports only the research and education parts of a property search; you remain responsible for every decision and action.
A buyer's agent and BuyerLens serve different roles. Here is where BuyerLens can support self-directed research—and where a licensed professional provides services the platform does not.
| The step | Buyer's agent | BuyerLens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Research preferences Goals, budget and evidence priorities | Personal consultation and buyer brief | Research-preferences wizard + Research Coach explaining general information, including May 2026 tax-rule changes |
| 2 · Suburb selection | Their shortlist, their reasoning | Suburb Scorecard and discovery using available HtAG and government evidence, with sources, freshness and coverage shown |
| 3 · Property research | Searches and curates listings, including possible off-market access | Portal search links for current listings, candidates matching your filters and watchlists; you investigate and choose what to pursue |
| 4 · Deal analysis | Their appraisal | Deal Analyser: indicative state stamp duty, yield and cash flow using disclosed assumptions and retrieved RBA rate context |
| 5 · Due diligence | Coordinates inspections/reports | Checklists and, when currently enabled, government-mapped Risk Check and Find a Pro. Hazard coverage is incomplete and source availability can change. |
| 6 · Negotiation | May negotiate or bid for you, depending on scope | General educational material and question prompts only; you or your chosen professional handle every communication, offer and negotiation |
| 7 · Settlement | May coordinate progress, depending on scope | User-managed date and document reminders; confirm every obligation and date with your conveyancer or solicitor |
| Cost | $10,000–$33,000 per purchase | $189–289/month, cancel anytime |
| Commercial model | Fees, referral arrangements and engagement terms vary by provider | Subscription software; no success fee and no representation relationship |
| Research visibility | Depends on the provider and engagement | Designed to expose data sources, assumptions and calculations for you to inspect |
Typically 1.5–3% of the purchase price, or a fixed fee of $10,000–$33,000 depending on city and scope. The industry average for full search-to-settlement service is around $22,000. On a $700,000 purchase, 2.5% is $17,500.
BuyerLens supports structured, self-directed research: comparing suburbs with data, modelling deals, recording risks and preparing questions. Its Research Coach explains the evidence one step at a time. It does not provide representation, personal advice, inspections, negotiation or transaction services.
No. BuyerLens is a self-service research and education platform — data, calculators and general information, not personal financial, credit or tax advice. For finance, contracts and tax, use licensed professionals (we even help you find them).
$189/month (Investor) or $289/month (Research Pro, with a higher Research Coach allowance and access to Risk Check and Find a Pro only when those services are currently enabled) — AUD, including GST where applicable. Risk Check coverage is NSW/VIC flood and bushfire, QLD flood, TAS combined planning overlays and WA bushfire; missing hazards are shown as not assessed. A paid subscription is required before access. There is no free trial or lock-in, and you can cancel anytime.
Use BuyerLens for structured self-directed research, and engage licensed professionals when you need advice or representation.
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