Hyde Burchell Buyers Agents

Downsizing Canberra

  • Independent Advice
  • Local Market Knowledge
  • 100% Dedicated to Buyers

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What Is Included in Our Property Buying Service

We take care of the entire process from beginning to end, so you can focus on the excitement of finding your new home without the stress.


1. Discovery Consultation

We begin with a friendly conversation to understand you and your goals. Your family needs, lifestyle, future plans and property preferences all help us create a personalised plan that guides the journey.


2. Access to Off-Market & On-Market Properties

With our local connections and strong agent relationships, we give you access to off-market opportunities that are not advertised to the public, alongside every on-market listing that suits your brief.


3. Independent Evaluation & Shortlisting

As fully independent buyer’s agents, we review and inspect properties through your eyes, with no bias. We only shortlist the most suitable homes that align with your goals.


4. Negotiation & Offer Management

When you are ready to make an offer, we handle everything on your behalf. From strategy to negotiation, our experience helps secure the best possible price and conditions.


5. Support Through Exchange & Settlement

We coordinate the entire process with your broker, solicitor and other professionals to ensure a smooth exchange and settlement. We will even facilitate the key handover, so you can simply move in.


Why Choose Us as Your Canberra Buyer’s Agent


  • We are 100 per cent independent & only work for buyers
  • We provide access to premium & off-market homes
  • We bring decades of experience negotiating on behalf of buyers
  • We offer a tailored service based on your property goals
  • We are experts in the Canberra property market

Full-Service Buyers Agent: Your Advocate in Every Step of the Property Journey

Downsizing is often about more than just moving — it’s about finding the right fit for your lifestyle, priorities, and plans. At Hyde Burchell Buyers Agents, we offer a tailored, step-by-step service that takes the pressure out of the process. From your first enquiry through to settlement, we focus on making your transition into a new home as smooth, clear, and considered as possible.


We work exclusively with buyers in Canberra and act only in your interests, not those of sellers or developers. Whether you're seeking something smaller, more manageable, or better suited to your next chapter, we guide you through every stage with impartial advice, access to off-market opportunities, and thoughtful negotiation that aligns with your needs. Our goal is to simplify the experience and support confident, well-informed decisions from start to finish.

  • Why Choose Our Full-Service Offering?

    • Tailored Advice: We take the time to understand your goals, needs and preferences so every step is aligned with your unique brief.
    • Access to More Properties: Tap into on- and off-market opportunities through our extensive network of agents and industry contacts with unlimited properties considered for you.
    • Skilled Negotiation: We know the market, the tactics and the right time to act, helping you avoid overpaying or missing out.
    • End-to-End Support: We manage every detail, from shortlisting and inspections to due diligence, negotiations and settlement through a complete personalised and strategic buying experience. 

  • How We Assist You

    1. Initial Brief & Search: We clarify your goals and define your search criteria through our blueprint meeting, and use our network and data to identify the best-suited properties.
    2. Inspections & Due Diligence: We attend inspections, assess market value, review reports and liaise with your solicitor, broker and other professionals to ensure all bases are covered before proceeding with offers on properties.
    3. Negotiation & Purchase: We negotiate the price, terms and conditions with the selling agent, bid at auction and support you through the contract process right through to settlement.
    4. Everything in One Place: As Canberra’s only buyers agency using Australia's leading buyer software, our client portal, that we affectionately call Betty, makes your property search smart, simple and accessible 24/7. View curated property lists, rate favourites, access property documents and videos, communicate with Penny and Ian and stay fully informed, all in one secure place.

  • Benefits of Using Our Service

    • Informed Decisions: We give you clear, researched guidance on every option—saving you time, money and second-guessing.
    • Stress-Free Process: We handle the legwork, communication and negotiation, so you can focus on the big picture, not the small details.
    • Competitive Advantage: With deep local insight and experience, we give you an edge in Canberra’s fast-moving property market.
    • Trusted Guidance: Ian and Penny bring years of experience, calm professionalism and genuine care to every client relationship. 

Ready to start your property search with the experts?  Book a callback  today to see how our full-service offering can make your next property purchase a success.

  • Your Investment

    Fixed fee or percentage—you choose. Let’s talk about your goals and provide a tailored quote.

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Auction Bidding Service: Your Strategic Advantage in Property Auctions

Downsizing often comes with a mix of practical and emotional considerations, especially when navigating a property auction. At Hyde Burchell Buyers Agents, we offer a calm, structured auction bidding service designed to reduce pressure and provide clarity at every stage.



If you're preparing to move into a more manageable home, we can represent you throughout the process — from reviewing the contract and advising on market value to registering for the auction and bidding on your behalf. With strong knowledge of the Canberra property landscape, we guide you through auction day with a clear plan, helping you secure the right home under conditions that suit your needs. Our role is to make the transition smoother, so you can focus on the next chapter with confidence.

  • Why Choose Our Auction Bidding Service?

    • Expert Guidance: We offer strategic advice tailored to your goals, helping you make informed decisions.
    • Emotional Detachment: We manage the bidding and communication process with the agent, preventing emotional decisions that could lead to overbidding.
    • Comprehensive Support: From pre-auction preparation to post-auction negotiations, we handle all aspects of the auction process.

  • How We Assist You

    1. Pre-Auction Strategy: We assess the property's value, review reports, liaise with your broker and conveyancing solicitor and help you determine your budget and love tax limit, and develop a bidding strategy aligned with your objectives.
    2. Auction Day Representation: Penny or Ian will pre-register and attend the auction on your behalf, executing the bidding strategy with precision and skill and complete contracts for properties sold at the auction.
    3. Post-Auction Negotiation: This is where our skills really shine. If the property is passed in, we will negotiate with the agents to secure the property at the best possible price and conditions for you.
    4. Everything in One Place: As Canberra’s only buyers agency using Australia's leading buyer software, our client portal, that we affectionately call Betty, makes your property search smart, simple and accessible 24/7. View curated property lists, rate favourites, access property documents and videos, communicate with Penny and Ian and stay fully informed, all in one secure place. 

  • Benefits of Using Our Service

    • Increased Success Rate: Clients utilising our services often experience higher success rates in securing properties at auctions than they would going it alone.
    • Time & Stress Reduction: We handle the complexities of the auction process, everything from registration to bidding on your behalf, so you can avoid the stress and focus on the outcome.
    • Emotional Detachment: Auctions are high-pressure environments. We remain calm and objective, avoiding emotional decisions that could lead to bidding beyond your budget.
    • Experience & Strategy: Ian and Penny have represented clients at hundreds of auctions and know how to read the room, set limits, and apply winning strategies under pressure.

Ready to bid with confidence?  Book a callback today to learn how our auction bidding service can help you achieve your property goals. Let our expertise work for you.

  • Your Investment

    $4000 + GST

How It Works: 6 Steps to Success with Hyde Burchell Buyers Agents

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Step 1: Let’s Chat

We begin by getting to know you and establishing a genuine understanding of your goals, needs, wants and objectives. In a complimentary call with Penny or Ian, we’ll recommend the service that best suits your situation. Book your callback here.

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Step 2: The Blueprint Session

In our Blueprint Session, we refine your brief, define your search criteria and map out a tailored strategy to find and secure your ideal property.

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Step 3: The Search Begins

As Canberra’s only buyers agency with leading software, our portal “Betty” streamlines your property search and provides you with an all-in-one, 24/7 client portal for curated property short lists, documents and video inspections all in one secure place.

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Step 4: Inspections and Evaluations

Once we’ve shortlisted the most suitable properties, we’ll arrange inspections—either in person or virtually. We assess each option against your brief and provide detailed feedback, professional insights, and valuation guidance. Our job is to cut through the noise, so you only focus on the properties worth your time and investment.

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Step 5: Ready to Purchase

Before you commit to the property you love, we review contracts, reports and recent sales to determine pricing, and work with your broker and solicitor to make sure everything checks out. Whether it’s a private negotiation or an auction, we represent you with confidence, working to secure the right property, at the right price and terms.

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Step 6: The Home Run

With your purchase confirmed with the exchange, we manage everything through to settlement, keeping you updated and coordinating with your professional team so the process stays smooth and stress-free, with as much post-settlement support as you need as you take this exciting step.

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