Settled purchases across five states: featured stories below, the running ledger underneath, and the Google reviews quoted word for word. Individual results vary; the discipline doesn't.
Receipt 01Residential

Shan was a first-time investor on the Sunshine Coast. Like a lot of Australians in their 20s and 30s, buying where she lived was out of reach, so the plan was rentvesting: keep renting where life happens, buy where the numbers work.
Cash flow was tight and she wasn't prepared to change her lifestyle to fund the purchase. That meant precision on yield, discipline on holding costs, and a hard cap at $650,000. The numbers pointed to Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter, a region transitioning from mining-reliant to diverse with yield to carry the loan.
The right property surfaced within three days of engagement: a 2020-built four-bedder leased at $560 a week with a $620 appraisal. We negotiated firmly and exchanged at $621,000: under budget, in under a week.
Under budget, under seven days, and a first property that pays its own way.
“Amazing from the get-go and not a pushy salesman at all. He explained everything really well, and it was so nice having someone to guide you from start to finish through the whole process, especially as this was my first time purchasing property.”
ShannynFirst purchase, Muswellbrook NSW · Google reviewReceipt 02Residential

Emma and Rob were referred by previous clients: high income, healthy equity in their home, ready to invest without changing how they lived. The brief: a freestanding house in a capital city with real rent from day one, budget $750,000–$800,000.
The numbers pointed across the country to Banksia Grove in Perth. The search wasn't a straight line; we missed several properties because we refused to overpay into the hype. Six weeks in, an off-market opportunity arrived through an agent relationship built on previous deals.
The vendor wanted to lease the property back at market rent: immediate income, no vacancy risk, and a tenant motivated to care for the home. We wrapped the negotiation in 48 hours and exchanged at $795,000. Seven months later the desktop valuation read $933,000.
Patience on the way in, $144,000 on the way through, and the deal never hit a portal.
“Exceptionally professional. Shayne was responsive to every question we had, and from the initial consultation through to the final stages of closing the sale, the entire experience was smooth and seamless. Thank you.”
Emma & RobInvestment purchase, Banksia Grove WA · Google reviewReceipt 03Commercial · Development

The listing read like a yield play: a fully leased office warehouse returning $154,500 net, tenanted by a subsidiary of a global brand. But the Deal Grade told a different story. The income graded strong enough to carry the holding costs, and that was its whole job. The real asset was underneath it: 982 square metres of building on 8,928 square metres of Strategic Employment land. Eleven percent site coverage, dual access, 121 metres of frontage.
So my two partners and I bought it for $3,850,000 in February 2022 through a unit trust, and we put the third value lever to work at full scale. We masterplanned 13 office warehouses from 208 to 1,033 square metres with 8-metre clearance, commissioned the 3D designs, named it TenSixteen Business Park, and took the project to market while the existing tenant kept paying the bills.
In December 2023, before the DA was even lodged, a buyer took the whole project, site, plans, brand and all, for $4,750,000. No slab poured, no builder engaged. The value was manufactured on paper: vision, planning work and positioning, funded by a lease that graded well enough to wait.
$900,000 in 22 months: plans, a name, and the numbers. That's the commercial lane and the development lane shaking hands.
Receipt 04Residential

Sarah and Justin, a Cairns couple, came through a broker referral. Buying locally would have cost one of them work-related benefits, so the strategy had to look beyond their backyard while staying in a market they understood.
They wanted a second purchase in quick succession, which meant the first property couldn't just sit there. It needed conviction growth: mid-cycle entry, hard fundamentals. Townsville stood out: diverse economy, a major RAAF base, a strong hospital network, and prices an average wage can actually pay off. We cherry-picked four target suburbs and went hunting.
At the table we were one of six competing parties. We held our price, fended them off, and secured it under budget with a lease already in place: income from day one, as close to cash flow neutral as the market allowed.
Ten percent growth in under six months: the equity runway for purchase number two.
Receipt 05Residential

Ben wanted a buyers agent but had been put off by the price: other firms wanted upwards of $20,000 and he couldn't see the value for the purchase he was making. Fair call. He already owned one high-yielding, cash-flow-positive unit; the second property had to bring the combined portfolio as close to cash flow neutral as possible.
We split the search between Cairns and Townsville, both running hot. We missed a handful of properties, some drawing more than ten competing offers, because we held the line on price discipline. If the numbers don't say yes, you don't buy.
The right one turned up in Burdell. The existing tenancy sat below market rent, which scared off the competition and gave us room to negotiate properly. Six months of short-term pain for a locked-in rental uplift, secured below our own estimate.
A disciplined buy in a hot market, a clear path to cash flow neutral, for $5,000 less than the quotes that nearly scared him off.
Receipt 06SMSF

Kate and Kieren wanted a dual-income property, house plus granny flat, inside their SMSF, in Sydney. They'd already missed opportunities on unreliable advice, and SMSF rules made auctions effectively off-limits. In a surging market, that felt like watching from the sidelines.
The criteria were sharp: minimum land size, separate meters, ready to lease, robust yield. Within 48 hours the research process eliminated more than 170 unsuitable listings and surfaced the standout: over 700 square metres in Lalor Park with compelling rental figures and strong ten-year growth metrics.
Negotiation was fierce, but agent relationships opened a private-treaty lane past the auction problem entirely. Purchase price landed in line with the appraised value: dual rental income immediately, flexible future use, and every SMSF moving part coordinated: agent, conveyancer, broker.
An SMSF purchase that never had to survive an auction, because it never went to one.
“In a surging market with SMSF auction handcuffs we felt like we were stood on the sidelines… Upon engaging Shayne, he reviewed hundreds of properties and had us at the due-diligence stage with a shortlist within 48 hours — then secured our preferred home via private treaty. Daily updates and clear next steps kept us calm and in control. We finished with confidence, on strategy, and ahead of the market — Shayne gets deals done.”
Kate & KierenSMSF purchase, Lalor Park NSW · Google reviewReceipt 07Residential

Ramit arrived wanting a $1M+ house within an hour of Brisbane or Sydney. But his actual goal was accumulation: a multi-property portfolio, not one expensive asset. When we ran the numbers, the big buy would have strangled his borrowing capacity and delayed properties two and three by years.
So we pivoted: budget down to around $750,000, aimed at a high-growth market with stronger rental income: Townsville, with tailwinds from population growth, infrastructure spend, job creation and tight supply. We focused on quality pockets and landed on Idalia, owner-occupier-heavy with solid fundamentals.
Competition was intense; we moved fast and decisively on a low-set brick, low-maintenance home with a healthy rental return. The property now works twice as hard, growth and cash flow, and keeps the portfolio plan on schedule instead of years behind it.
A buyers agent who tells you to spend less is a buyers agent working for you. That's client-side.
In their words
33 Google reviews name me directly, including two left by the selling agents on the other side of the deal. A selection below, quoted verbatim; trimmed only with ellipses, never reworded.
“Highly recommend! Shayne helped me find the right place for my personal situation, and backed it up with the evidence and reasoning I needed to feel genuinely confident in the purchase - something I couldn't have done on my own. He was highly responsive throughout and took care of all communication with the relevant parties - I never had to chase anyone up. All-round excellent service. Thank you Shayne!”
Peggy WeiGoogle review“…after settlement an unexpected issue came to light from another party, Shayne proactively stepped in immediately and handled all the communications professionally and successfully negotiated a compensation outcome for me very quickly. Having someone advocate for me like that made a huge difference and showed that the support did not stop once the purchase was complete.”
Swas KadariyaGoogle review“Shayne was amazing and really helped take the stress off of everything. His industry know-how translates really well into his buying strategies and it really showed when he helped us secure our property.”
Steven CaoGoogle review“…the brief changed a lot over the four months we worked together. We moved target location four times as our thinking evolved and the market shifted. Shayne never blinked. He absorbed each change, got back up to speed quickly, and kept the search moving without making us feel like we were being difficult… Across the engagement he was responsive, sharp on the market and the data, and a strong negotiator when it counted.”
Rob HarrisonGoogle review“This was my fourth property purchase in 15 years, and I was honestly hesitant about using a buyers agent again after a past experience. I'm glad I trusted the recommendation to work with Shayne. He was calm, professional and never pushy. In a stressful market, that makes a big difference… I'd happily recommend him.”
Sairaah Govindan HaridasGoogle review“Shayne was fantastic to work with throughout the purchase of 5 Ede Road, Collingwood Park. His communication was clear, consistent, and always professional, making the entire process seamless for both sides. A genuine pleasure to deal with.”
Josh DawsonSelling agent · Google review“His patience in explaining his thought process, supported by strong evidence and numbers is admirable. His skills in negotiating the right price for the right property and more importantly his calm proactive attitude if the property wasn't secured at the right price is a exceptional virtue.”
Joe NoronhaGoogle review“Shayne is an incredible person and a fantastic buyer's agent. He's real, responsive, truly listens and understands — and approaches everything as if he were buying the home for himself.”
Stephen BGoogle review“With his due diligence and strong negotiation skills, he was able to secure the property we wanted before auction at a much lower price than we expected. His professionalism and strategic approach gave us confidence throughout the process, and the outcome exceeded our expectations.”
Dr. Mohsen BafandehkarGoogle review“Finding the right investment property is challenging, but Shayne Mele made it feel effortless. His professionalism and focused approach immediately took the stress out of the search. He expertly handled all the 'grunt work', from identifying suitable properties to negotiating a fantastic deal. We secured a great investment much sooner than we anticipated…”
Fabio FilardiGoogle review“As a first time investor, Shayne Mele helped me find and purchase an investment property in Adelaide… worked at all hours of the day to make sure the contract protected my financial position… He took a lot of the stress off purchasing a property, especially one that was interstate!”
MGoogle review“Shayne was incredibly knowledgeable about the market, provided honest advice, and always had my best interests at heart. Communication was clear and prompt, and I always felt supported and informed.”
AngeGoogle review“We worked with Shayne to buy our first investment property and couldn't be happier. He took the time to understand our goals, tailored his approach, and used his expertise to find, shortlist, and negotiate the right property… secured a great property quickly, and kept us informed with clear, patient communication.”
JothiGoogle review“I recently had the pleasure of working with Shayne Mele on a transaction involving one of my listings. Throughout the process, he demonstrated strong professionalism, excellent communication, and a clear dedication to his client's best interests.”
Arden SavioSelling agent · Google review“Working with Shayne was a fantastic experience. From the very beginning, he was very helpful and gave us so much confidence. He was available to answer all of our questions and truly went out of his way to support us through every hurdle, making a stressful process so much easier for us.”
Charanya RajagopalanGoogle reviewMore reviews sit against the receipts above, attached to the purchase they describe.
The full ledger
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