Southeast Queensland’s Trusted Buyer’s Agents
Making Property Dreams Come True
Specialising in the Brisbane and Gold Coast property markets, our services cater to a wide range of clients:
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Busy executives short on time
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Investors seeking high rental yield in a capital growth area
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Families looking to upsize or find the right school catchment
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Retirees ready to downsize or buy a long-awaited holiday home
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First-time homebuyers striving to get onto the property ladder
The Property Advocacy team is here to help you find that elusive dream home with ease and confidence. Our local knowledge and personalised service ensure that each client receives tailored support every step of the way.
Be Confident With Support At Every Stage Of Your Journey
Purchasing a property is a significant milestone, and navigating the market can be overwhelming. That's where we come in. At The Property Advocacy QLD, we’re here to provide expert guidance and complete peace of mind throughout your property search.
From your first consultation to handing over the keys, our dedicated service ensures you're supported at every step. We focus solely on your needs, taking the guesswork out of buying and ensuring you’re making informed decisions with confidence.
Whether it's researching the perfect location, conducting inspections, or negotiating the best deal, we manage the entire process so you can focus on the excitement of your new home—without the stress.
Let a trusted, independent property specialist guide you every step of the way on your property journey.
Why Choose Us?
FOCUSED
We concentrate on finding the ideal property for you, often screening out over 95% of the properties we evaluate.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
With our deep involvement in the Southeast Queensland property market, our insights will help align with your lifestyle aspirations.
EXPERIENCE
With extensive industry experience, we will represent you and guide you throughout your property journey.
PERSONAL
We work with a select number of clients at a time to ensure a truly personalised service.
EXTENSIVE NETWORK
We proactively source properties through our extensive network, giving you access to exclusive off-market opportunities.
INDEPENDENT
As an independent agency, we offer unbiased and objective advice tailored to your needs.
SAVE TIME
We conduct initial inspections and provide feedback, ensuring you only view the most suitable properties.
DUE DILIGENCE
We look past staged styling and ensure each property meets our rigorous due diligence checklists. Diligence, confidentiality, and privacy guaranteed.
VALUE
We’ll make sure your purchase not only meets all your criteria but also represents a sound investment for the future.
Meet Your Buyer's Agent, Donna Priestley
Licensed Buyer’s Agent, Property Specialist
Donna has over 25 years of experience in buying, selling, and renovating properties. With a background as a senior executive in sales and marketing at Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola, AT&T, and Wesfarmers, she brings a unique perspective to The Property Advocacy.
Having lived and worked in Australia, Europe, the UK, and the US, Donna possesses a deep understanding of what it takes to relocate and settle into a new environment. Her firsthand experience in adapting to diverse cultures and navigating the complexities of property purchases, greatly benefits clients facing relocation challenges or those seeking to understand the Gold Coast and Southeast Queensland property market.
Now retired from her corporate career, Donna co-founded The Property Advocacy, where she has successfully helped clients acquire investment properties, downsize for retirement, purchase their dream homes, and support professionals and families relocating locally, interstate, or internationally.
With her extensive real estate experience, commitment to personalised service, and knowledge of strategic planning and complex negotiations, Donna is an invaluable asset throughout the property buying journey.
PROPERTY SEARCH
Searching, inspecting, and negotiating can feel like a full-time job. We handle it all for you, from our first planning meeting to settlement day and handing over the keys – we’ve got every detail covered.
ASSESS & NEGOTIATE
When you’ve found the perfect property but need assistance securing it, our service gives you the advantage and confidence to secure it at the best price and terms possible.
AUCTION BIDDING
Maximize your chances of auction-day success by having an experienced local property expert represent you, both during the auction and in any post-auction negotiations if needed.
Meet Your Research Expert,
Alan Priestley
Director, Research & Negotiation Specialist
Alan began his career in accounting before expanding into senior executive roles in sales and marketing within the technology, banking, and finance sectors, honing his analytical skills and negotiation techniques along the way.
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in buying, selling and renovating properties for both investment and personal use, he has cultivated a profound understanding of property markets across Australia, Europe, the UK and the US.
At The Property Advocacy, Alan focuses on research and strategy to identify lucrative property opportunities and achieve optimal outcomes for clients. Leveraging his expertise in technology, he ensures that the company stays updated with the latest analytical tools to maximize investors' returns.
Since co-founding The Property Advocacy, Alan has implemented a stringent due diligence assessment process for every property shortlisted for clients. This ensures that each recommendation is backed by thorough market and commercial analysis, as well as financial insight.
His methodical approach, combined with extensive real estate and corporate experience, empowers clients to make confident, informed decisions throughout their property journey.
$200 Million+ Properties Transacted
150+ Happy & Supported Clients
14+ Years Of Real Estate Experience
In Partnership With
9+ Years Qualified Buyer's Agent
Partnering For Comprehensive Coverage
Though The Property Advocacy and Belinda Shields’ company are separate entities, they work closely together to provide extensive coverage across South Queensland. With Donna and Alan focusing on the Gold Coast and Belinda leading efforts in Brisbane, they collectively service an area of 3.8 million people from the NSW border to Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. Accessing Belinda's wealth of experience and knowledge daily, The Property Advocacy ensures that clients benefit from a seamless and expert-driven property search across the region.
HOW TO GET STARTED
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Complete our Contact Form and we will be in touch, or
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Call us direct for a free (no obligation) consultation:
Donna - 0405 499135
Alan - 0405 319174
"Working with The Property Advocacy QLD was the best decision we made during our home-buying journey. Donna and Alan’s expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire process seamless.
They took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and found us the perfect property, even securing an off-market deal we wouldn’t have found on our own. We felt supported every step of the way, and their negotiation skills saved us both time and money. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and highly recommend their services!"
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