Buyers advocate · Brighton

Buyers Agent in Brighton, on your side only.

Brighton sits 11 km southeast of the CBD with iconic beach boxes, Church Street’s boutique precinct, elite schools, and a median house price of $3.3 million, underpinned by decades of consistent demand.
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1 in 2Bought off-market
47Days on average
50+Years combined
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Brighton at a glance

Brighton: Bayside Prestige, Blue-Chip Fundamentals

Brighton has held its position as Melbourne’s premier bayside suburb for well over a century, and the fundamentals that drive that status remain firmly in place. The suburb combines beach access, heritage streetscapes, some of the strongest school options in the state, and a Church Street retail and dining precinct that is reliably active. The buyer profile skews toward established families, downsizers, and long-term investors who understand what scarcity and coastal amenity mean for values over time. Stock turns over slowly, vendor expectations are high, and buying well here requires both access and expertise.

Brighton market snapshot

  • Median house price (2026): $3,300,000
  • Median unit price: $1,200,000
  • 12-month change in house price: -10.5%
  • 12-month unit price change: -11.9%
  • Average days on market (houses): 44
  • Auction clearance rate: 64%
  • Median weekly rent (house): $1,450
  • Unit rent growth (12 months): +3.6%
  • Rental yield (houses): 2.2%
How it works

How we buy in Brighton

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Free strategy call

Thirty minutes on your brief, your budget and the streets and property types that genuinely fit it. No obligation.

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Search on and off market

We inspect, shortlist and run the due diligence, including homes that sell quietly and never reach the portals.

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Negotiate or bid, then settle

We set the price strategy, negotiate or bid on your behalf, and manage the contract through to settlement.

Book a free strategy callOne fixed fee, agreed upfront. We act only for the buyer, never the vendor.
Lou LihariFormer selling agent and auctioneer. Leads negotiation and bidding for our clients.
Before you inspect

Expert Guidance for Securing Your Ideal Brighton Property

Brighton’s market is relatively low volume for its size, which means missing the right property can cost you significantly. The best stock, particularly houses with beach proximity, north-facing aspects, and proximity to the top school catchments, attracts intense competition when it does appear. Our team knows which streets hold their value, which agents operate here consistently, and how to access properties before they reach the major portals. For a suburb at this price point, that matters.
Book a free discovery call with our Brighton buyers agents.
Local knowledge

Selling in Brighton?

With prestige stock and plenty of agencies competing for listings, the difference between a good campaign and an average one can be significant. As your vendor advocate, we interview and appoint the right agent, set the pricing and campaign strategy, and negotiate the sale on your behalf. We are paid from the agent’s commission, not a separate invoice. See how our vendor advocacy works.

A Recent Brighton Buyers Agent Success Story

A Brighton client had a very specific brief: vacant beachfront land with uninterrupted water views, within a tightly defined group of streets, at least 700sqm and suitable for building a long-term family home. Despite living locally and searching on their own for more than 12 months, they had not been able to secure the right site. Through our network of local agent relationships we found an off-market opportunity that matched almost perfectly, including a sought-after corner position, and secured it within three weeks, before it ever reached the public market.

Whether you’re buying or investing in Brighton or the wider bayside, our local knowledge and negotiation experience help clients secure opportunities both on and off market.

Read the full case study: Brighton, $7.2m secured off-market in four weeks. Our clients had searched Brighton for twelve months on their own. The site was never listed, and the four apartments on it were held by two owners who both had to agree at the same time.

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Federica Caldaroni
7 days ago
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I was flat out with work and had neither the time nor the resources to house hunt, and not being local made the Melbourne market hard to understand. Lou and Alana were incredibly professional and took care of every single detail, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. They found my home in just 11 days! I'd wholeheartedly recommend LP Advisory to friends and family who want to actually enjoy finding their perfect place.
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Jac Bowie
10 days ago
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I can’t recommend Lou and Alana from LP Advisory highly enough! They helped me secure my dream Melbourne apartment and, along the way, educated me on the property market, Melbourne suburbs and making smart investment decisions. Their knowledge, professionalism and genuine care made the entire experience fantastic. I’ll absolutely be using them for future purchases and recommending them to everyone I know. Couldn’t be happier!
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Connie Caligiuri
38 days ago
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Lou was extremely helpful, professional, personable and knowledgeable from the get go. He was responsive throughout the process and gave us the confidence we needed to make informed decisions. My partner and I can’t recommend Lou’s services enough! Thank you Lou!
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Stephanie Evans
39 days ago
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Have dealt with LP Advisory on many occasion being a real estate agent in the Port Phillip area. I have to say Lou is always extremely easy and no fuss to deal with, always having the best intentions for their clients. Lou recently purchased a property through us pre market in South Melbourne. Within 48 hours, his client had viewed, a building inspection had been conducted and we had negotiated with the owner and come to an agreeable price. Happy clients all round so thank you. Steph Evans - Marshall White.
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Kirrily Graham
40 days ago
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The team at LP Advisory are an absolute delight to work with. They have incredible experience, local knowledge and expansive network in the industry. They provide an impeccable service and I was so impressed with their promptness and level of communication. Thanks Lou and Alana, it is a pleasure to work with you!
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Tashi Dorjee
41 days ago
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Genuine, easy to trust , real world market advice. Can't recommend him enough
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Hayley Vo
46 days ago
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lou on a number of property matters, and one thing that really stands out is the level of care and attention to detail he puts into the property search for his clients. Lou is extremely knowledgeable. He is always asking questions, clarifying details and making sure he has a thorough understanding of the property so he can properly guide and assist his clients. From a conveyancer’s perspective, it’s really lovely to see the amount of care he takes behind the scenes to ensure his clients are making informed decisions and purchasing the right property for them. I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and genuinely caring buyer’s advocate.
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Dominic Monaco
79 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
85 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
85 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!
Your team

Why Brighton Buyers Choose LP Advisory

Brighton’s current market, with softening prices and a 64% clearance rate, actually presents a window for well-prepared buyers. Understanding when to move and when to hold requires reading the market with precision, which is exactly what our team does. Lou’s negotiation experience is particularly valuable in a market where vendor expectations can lag reality. Sharyn’s off-market relationships give clients access to vendors who prefer a discreet sale. And Alana ensures the process is managed to the standard this price point demands. For beachside and prestige purchases, see our luxury buyers agent service.

Lou Lihari

Director · Lead buyers agent

Former selling agent and auctioneer. Negotiates and bids for you.

Alana Prideaux

Director of Operations · Licensed agent

Runs due diligence: contracts, Section 32, overlays and building reports.

Sharyn Prideaux

Off-market specialist

Finds the homes that sell quietly, before they reach the portals.

Questions

Buyer Advocate Brighton FAQs

Is now a good time to buy in Brighton?
Brighton’s 12-month price softening reflects the broader Melbourne prestige market correction rather than any structural weakness in the suburb. The fundamentals, scarcity, coastal amenity, school catchments, and demographic profile, remain very strong. For buyers with a medium to long-term horizon, the current environment may represent a better entry point than has been available for several years.
Brighton has two strong school catchments with Brighton Secondary College and zoning proximity to leading independent schools including Brighton Grammar, Firbank Grammar, and St Leonard’s College. School catchment access is a meaningful premium driver in this suburb and worth factoring carefully into any purchase decision.
Yes, meaningfully. The best Brighton property, particularly houses close to the beach and in the most desirable catchments, often changes hands privately. Vendors here tend to be long-term residents who prefer a known buyer and a quiet transaction. Our agent relationships and off-market access are particularly valuable in this suburb.
Brighton rental yields for houses sit around 2.2%, which reflects the high entry price rather than weak rental demand. Rents are strong at $1,450 per week for houses, but the capital base means yield is structurally low. Units offer a better income position at around 3.6% yield, with a median around $1.2 million providing a more accessible entry point.
Brighton’s median has pulled back around 10% over the past 12 months, which brings it more in line with where the suburb was two to three years ago. For buyers who have been waiting, that shift in vendor sentiment combined with higher stock levels creates a more negotiable environment than the suburb has seen in some time.
At a median of $3.3 million, the cost of overpaying or missing a defect in due diligence is significant. A buyers agent with genuine Brighton market experience protects you on price, access, and process, and the return on that investment across a transaction of this size is straightforward.
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Buying in Brighton?

Talk to us before your next inspection or auction. You will come away with a clear view on price, competition and your best next step.

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How we can help

We act for owner occupiers buying a home to live in, as well as first home buyers, families upsizing, downsizers and property investors.

Some homes change hands before they are ever advertised, so we search off-market property as well as listings. If it goes to auction, we can bid for you. Not sure about the building? Start with a pre-purchase property report.

Moving from interstate or overseas? We run the search and inspections for buyers who are not in Melbourne. Buying for business or super? See our commercial property buyers advocate service.

Selling instead? Our vendor advocates help you pick the right agent and campaign.

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