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Short videos on who we are, how the Double-Up Plan works, and what we look for in a property before we buy.
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Welcome to Presence buyer advocacy
Your Double-Up
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Everything you need to get the most out of your session with our buyer advocacy team.
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21+Years of local experience
5,000+Property transactions across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter
210,000+Properties in our research database across Greater Newcastle
50,000+Owners in our direct contact database, many with known intentions
Before your session
Three things to do before we speak
Each one takes only a few minutes, and together they make your session considerably more useful.
Get the Buyer Ready Checklist
Our one-page checklist, so your finance, budget and shortlist are sorted before the session rather than after it.
Download the checklistComplete the survey
A short pre-session survey, so we can tailor the conversation to your position, your budget and your timeframe.
Start surveyAbout Presence buyer advocacy
A buyer advocacy built around what your next property can become
Presence is a local agency across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Lower Port Stephens and the Central Coast. Our buyer advocacy team works only for buyers, and we look at every property twice: what it is worth today, and what it could become with the right improvement pathway.
That is the Double-Up Plan. Buy the right property, add value where the land and approvals allow, grow income and equity, then use that equity toward the next move.
- Independent and buyer-side only
- A local team of around 30 people across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter
- Backed by a written 180-Day Match Promise
How Presence works
How the Double-Up Plan works
Buy smart. Add value. Grow your equity. Go again.
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Buy the right property
Choose a property with the location, land and value-add potential to support the strategy.
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Add value
Use the right improvement pathway, such as renovation or a secondary dwelling where suitable.
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Grow income and equity
Increased income and stronger value may improve your equity position.
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Access equity and repeat
Use available equity toward your next move and continue building.
Outcomes, approvals, valuations and borrowing capacity vary and are subject to due diligence, planning and finance approval.
The properties we look for
Different blocks, different Double-Ups
There is no single right property. The right one depends on your budget, your borrowing position and how much work you want to take on.
Renovate
Improve what is already there
An established home where a considered renovation lifts both rent and value without touching the footprint.
Add a dwelling
A second income on one block
Land, frontage and access that support a secondary dwelling or granny flat, where the approvals pathway allows it.
Subdivide or develop
Unlock the land itself
Zoning, size and shape that open up subdivision or dual occupancy, subject to planning and due diligence.
Every pathway depends on the specific block, local planning controls and approvals. We assess each one before recommending it.
Before the session
Where are you right now?
Have a think about which column best describes your situation. It helps us make your session as useful as possible.
Now
Ready
Everything is in place to move on the right property.
- Finance pre-approval in place
- Deposit accessible
- Clear on the brief
- Ready to inspect and act
- Ready to engage
Soon
1 – 3 months
Close to ready, with a few things still to finalise.
- Finalising finance
- Waiting on approvals
- Building the deposit
- Seeking advice
- Minor blockers to clear
Planning
6+ months
Planning ahead, and worth getting the brief right early.
- Improving savings position
- Waiting on income stability
- Exploring the options
- Not yet ready to buy
Watch and listen
Go deeper before we speak
Optional, but worth a watch. These cover the thinking behind how we read the local market.
Strategy
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Market
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Off-market
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Interview
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Real results from real clients
Real properties, real numbers
A snapshot of what the Double-Up approach has produced for local buyers.
Ben and Mia
Mayfield, Newcastle
Approx. $150,000
in identified day-one equity potential
The figure was independently assessed at purchase. Individual results vary depending on the property, location, approvals and market conditions.
Hayden Andrews
Wallsend, Newcastle
$1,200+ per week
in combined rental income
Individual results vary depending on the property, location, approvals and market conditions.
Client spotlight
Client stories, in their own words
Unscripted conversations with buyers our team has worked with.
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Client reviews
What local buyers and sellers say
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Trevor Fowler
Google review
“Paula took my numerous phone calls without hesitation and promptly returned my calls when she was not available. She kept me well informed to the point of exchange. Her communication and follow up was exceptional.”
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Scott Pierce
Google review
“Nathan, Ryan and the team were incredible in the rental and sale process of my house. They provided a high depth of wisdom, clear guidance, were quick to respond to all my queries, and were always incredibly professional. I couldn’t recommend them enough.”
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Leyla Naseripour
Google review
“From the very first phone call to organise the sale inspections, Shaylee from Presence Property Management treated my little family with genuine care, warmth and respect, and always truly tried her best to help wherever she could.”
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Waratah West
Verified seller review
“Alex is truly amazing. His knowledge of current market trends and what buyers are looking for is 100% accurate. He worked extremely hard to get the best price and got an incredible result for us in record time — we were absolutely stunned.”
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Braedon Jones
Verified seller review
“Having bought with Presence in the past and now sold through them, you won’t find anyone who cares as much or goes to the lengths they go to.”
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Chris Gedye
Verified owner review
“Excellent service and understanding of all facets of property management and beyond. As an owner/investor Presence guidance and Insight to the market has been second to none. Best in the business and highly recommend for any real estate needs.”
Free checklist
The Buyer Ready Checklist
- Get clear on your finance stage
- Set your budget and timeline
- Shortlist your preferred suburbs and next steps
One page. Everything worth having sorted before your Double-Up Strategy Session, so we spend the time on strategy instead of admin.
Download the checklistOur commitment
The 180-Day Match Promise
If you engage Presence for buyer advocacy and we do not present one to three suitable properties matching your agreed brief within 180 days, the written guarantee terms apply. Full conditions are confirmed before engagement.
Step 03
Complete your pre-session survey
Five quick questions. It takes about a minute, and it means we can build the session around your situation before we speak.
Almost there
We are looking forward to your session
Once you have watched the videos and completed the survey, you are all set. See you soon.
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