Buyers & Vendor Advocates · Inner Melbourne

 Finalist, Australian Buyer’s Agent Awards 2026

Buy the right property, at the right price, without doing it alone.

Independent buyer’s advocacy across inner Melbourne. We handle the search, due diligence and negotiation, so you buy with clarity and confidence.

You’ll deal directly with Lou, Alana and Sharyn, the people who do the work. Never a call centre.

REIV Proud MemberREBAA Accredited MemberPIPA memberREB Awards 2025 FinalistREIV Awards for Excellence 2024 Finalist

1 in 2
Secured off-market
47
Average days to purchase
50+ yrs
Combined experience
100+
Industry relationships

Why LP Advisory

We were selling agents and auctioneers.
Now that experience works for you.

We spent years listing, selling and calling auctions across Melbourne’s inner suburbs. Now we sit on your side of the table. Most of our clients are owner-occupiers buying a home to live in, and we bring the same care to investors and to vendors selling with us. Knowing how the other side really operates is exactly what wins the deal.

One side of the table, always yours

When we act for you as a buyer, we represent only you, never the other side of the same transaction. No divided loyalty, no kickbacks from selling agents.

Off-market access

We speak with hundreds of Melbourne agents every week. Around one in two of our purchases are secured off-market, before they’re ever advertised.

Licensed Estate Agents (VIC)

Fully licensed, with first-hand selling and auction experience that shapes every negotiation.

Structured due diligence

A clear, repeatable process for research, inspections and risk so nothing is missed before you commit.

Boutique & family-operated

You work directly with the directors, not a junior. Personal, responsive and accountable.

Transparent, fixed fees

Clear pricing agreed upfront. No surprises, no percentage games, no pressure.

Meet the team

The people you’ll actually work with

We’re a small, family-run team, and that’s the point. From your first call to settlement, you deal with the same familiar faces who genuinely care how it turns out.

Lou Lihari
Lou Lihari
Director · Lead Buyers Agent

Close to three decades in Melbourne real estate, including a long career listing and selling across the inner suburbs and working as an auctioneer. Finalist, 2026 ABAA Buyers Agent of the Year and 2024 REIV Buyers Agent of the Year.

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Alana Prideaux
Alana Prideaux
Director of Operations · Licensed Agent

Began in residential sales in 2016, from Melbourne’s north to the competitive inner-east of Stonnington. Alana leads due diligence, property assessment, client relationships and the systems that keep a boutique firm consistent.

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Sharyn Prideaux
Sharyn Prideaux
Off-Market Specialist

Leads our off-market sourcing. Sharyn and her team speak with hundreds of Melbourne agents every week, finding properties open to sale before, or instead of, a public campaign.

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How we help

Full-service advocacy, or exactly the help you need

Whether you want us end to end, just in the room at auction, or acting for you as a vendor, we tailor the engagement to you.

Full-service buyer advocacy

End-to-end support from search and shortlisting through due diligence, negotiation and auction. We manage the whole purchase so you don’t have to.

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Auction bidding & negotiation

Professional bidding strategy and representation to protect your position and your budget in competitive markets.

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Vendor advocacy

Selling? We manage agent selection, campaign and negotiation on your side, working to get you the strongest possible result.

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What our clients say

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Dominic Monaco
29 days ago
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I've had the pleasure of getting to know Lou and Alana from LP Advisory and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They genuinely put their clients first and are committed to helping buyers make informed property decisions. Their knowledge of the Melbourne market, professionalism and attention to detail are evident in everything they do. They're approachable, honest, responsive and clearly passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. I have every confidence recommending LP Advisory to anyone looking for a trusted buyer's advocate.
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James Miller
35 days ago
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There are not enough superlatives for what a wonderful job Lou and Alana have done. Looking for a home is stressful enough, especially when you add in the fact I am move interstate, however the LP Advisory team took all the difficult work out of it. I am extremely happy with the service and care I have received, which obviously ranged from sourcing appropriate inspections based on my preferences, then through going to them, giving me amazing advice and suggestions. They are both very professional, very kind and very efficient. Thank you both so very much. I am beyond appreciative and I could not recommend their services enough. If anyone is looking, please look into Lou and Alana. Thanks 🙂
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Erin Richardson
35 days ago
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I could not recommend Lou, Alana and the LP Advisory Team more highly. They are absolutely the real deal in terms of their local knowledge, price guidance and relationships - it is almost an unfair advantage if you have them on your team. I recently was able to purchase a home far better than anything I would have dreamed of due to the strength of their relationships and negotiating advice. At no point did I ever feel pressured to look at homes which I felt were off brief - they would send me video tours of homes before I even stepped in to make sure that it was only for the highest and best potential homes that I was investing my time. I wasn't fighting with the regular weekend crowds but had the opportunity to view when it suited me. And more than that, I was able to be candid and open in my feedback which was clearly taken back on board and reflected back in the shortlist that was presented back to me. As a business owner making a significant purchase, their commercial nous was unbelievable as was their integrity (they earned their fee four times over) and I feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with them. I was actually recommended them by one of the local Port Melbourne/Albert Park agents who probably regrets introducing us now!
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Janet Free
36 days ago
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Lou and Alana were absolutely brilliant. Our son lives interstate and we were unfamiliar with local areas in Victoria. Both Lou and Alana were so prompt in returning answers to our questions. Building and pest inspection as well as conveyancing was organised by the team. Dealing with the Vendors agent was done by Lou all the while checking back with us before any action was taken. We flew down and loved the choice. Everything from that moment was completed in two weeks without any problems at all. Our son will now be moving to Victoria thanks to the help of Lou and Alana. Importantly apart from their professional expertise both Lou and Alana are really lovely lovely people. I could not recommend them more highly. Do yourselves a favour and use LP Advisory, you will not regret your decision. Janet and Owen Free.
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Zain Choudhry
36 days ago
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Lou and Alana were absolutely outstanding throughout our entire home buying journey. From organising inspections and accommodating our many (often high maintenance!) requests, right through to making offers, coordinating conveyancing and settlement, they made every step feel seamless. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they consistently went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. Their communication was excellent, they were incredibly professional, and they were genuinely lovely people to work with. We always felt supported, well informed and confident that they had our best interests at heart. Buying a home can be stressful, but Lou and Alana made the experience so much easier. I couldn’t recommend them more highly to anyone looking for buyer advocates who are knowledgeable, responsive and truly committed to their clients.
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Lucas Klink
45 days ago
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Lou and Alana at LP Advisory genuinely care about their clients. Their communication throughout the process is excellent, and it really shows in how they support people purchasing property in Melbourne. Highly recommend them.
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Studio Ester
52 days ago
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I cannot recommend LP Advisory highly enough. I've been working alongside Lou and Alana on a mutual client's renovation project and it's clear how much they genuinely care about achieving the best outcome for their clients. They always make time to respond, their communication is excellent and they're highly organised. They support their clients well beyond settlement. It's refreshing to work with a team that is so committed to assisting their clients right through their property journey. I would strongly recommend that anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated buyer's advocate should contact Lou and Alana.
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Genevieve Lee
80 days ago
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Lou and Alana have been amazing. We wouldn't have been able to find the right property at the right time at the right price without their expert guidance, knowledge and experience. We highly recommend Lou and Alana from LP Advisory
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Sam Breekveldt
98 days ago
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Lou has been exceptional from start to finish. We were purchasing from overseas and needed a team we could trust to manage everything on the ground, from property inspections and sourcing off-market listings through to successfully handling the auction process on our behalf. Thanks to Lou and his team, we secured a fantastic property under the listed value, and the entire experience was seamless and professionally managed throughout. We couldn’t be happier with the service provided and would gladly recommend LP Advisory to anyone looking for expert property guidance. Money very well spent!
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Dan Hale
102 days ago
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Relocating from Brisbane to Melbourne felt overwhelming at first, but the LP Advisory Team made the entire process so much easier and far less stressful. From helping narrow down suitable suburbs, to attending inspections on my behalf, providing honest advice, and negotiating throughout the purchase process, their support was exceptional from start to finish. I’m incredibly grateful for all their support and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy, especially if relocating or purchasing from interstate.

Recent results

Real outcomes across inner Melbourne

A look at what buying and selling with us actually delivers. Many of our purchases never reach the open market.

Middle Park home purchased through LP AdvisoryOff-market
Middle Park
Buyer advocacy · owner-occupier
Secured off-market, before it ever reached the open market.
Richmond period home purchased at auction for a clientBuyer advocacy
Richmond
Auction · owner-occupier
Secured at auction for $1.635m, below the $1.75m reserve.

Many more, across Melbourne

From first homes to prestige and investment purchases, buyer and vendor, secured for clients right across our patch.

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Areas we serve

Where we’ve bought across inner Melbourne

Across Melbourne’s inner suburbs. Every pin is a home we’ve secured for a client.

Each pin represents a property we’ve purchased for a client

Inner South & City

South YarraPrahranAlbert ParkSt KildaElwoodPort MelbourneSouth MelbourneWindsor

Bayside

BrightonHamptonSandringhamBeaumarisBlack RockCheltenhamHighett

Inner East

HawthornKewCamberwellBalwynMalvernToorakArmadaleRichmondSurrey Hills

Inner North

FitzroyBrunswickNorthcoteCarlton NorthCollingwoodThornburyPrestonCoburg

North West & Inner West

EssendonMoonee PondsAscot ValeWilliamstownYarravilleFootscrayNewportSeddon

Your questions answered

Buyer’s agent FAQs

A buyer’s agent represents you, the buyer, throughout a property purchase. We search on and off market, shortlist and inspect properties, run due diligence, and negotiate or bid at auction, acting solely in your interest and never on both sides of the same transaction.

We work on transparent, fixed fees agreed upfront based on the service you need. There are no percentage surprises and no commissions from agents or developers. Book a free strategy call and we’ll give you clear pricing for your situation.

Through relationships built over decades as selling agents and auctioneers. We speak with hundreds of Melbourne agents every week, and around one in two of our purchases are secured off-market, before they’re ever advertised.

Yes. Alongside buyer’s advocacy we act as vendor advocates, managing agent selection, campaign and negotiation on your side of the sale. We never act for both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.

Yes to both. Most of our clients are owner-occupiers, including first-home buyers, and we bring the same independent approach to investors focused on growth, yield and risk.

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Independent property advice you can trust.

  • ✓  50+ years combined experience
  • ✓  REIV, REBAA & PIPA accredited
  • ✓  50% of purchases secured off-market
  • ✓  Average 47 days to purchase
  • ✓  Boutique, senior-led team

Buy with independent property advice.

Whether you are buying a home or investment, we help you assess value, reduce risk and negotiate with confidence before you make a move.

Off-market access

Pre-market and off-market opportunities through established agent relationships.

Avoid overpaying

Comparable sales, pricing analysis and negotiation strategy before you act.

Clear buying strategy

Suburb and property guidance tailored to your goals, budget and timeframe.

Licensed agent insight

Guidance from licensed estate agents with campaign and negotiation expertise.

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