Moving to Sydney? How We Help Expats Settle In, Stress-Free

Moving to Sydney is exciting—but there are also lots of moving parts to manage. Between time zones, finding a home, navigating new systems, and understanding a totally different property market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

At Grantham Buyers Agents, we specialise in helping expats relocate with ease. Our Expat Concierge Service takes care of everything—from finding the right property to handling due diligence, negotiations, and all the bits in between.

What Makes Relocating So Hard?
Most expats are juggling work, family, and an international move. Common hurdles include:

  • Trying to buy or rent from overseas
  • Unfamiliar laws and market conditions
  • Limited local knowledge
  • Time pressure and communication delays

How We Make It Seamless

Property Search
Whether you’re buying or renting, we’ll shortlist and inspect properties that suit your brief as area experts—and give you honest, expert advice at every step. No guesswork, no games.

Thorough Due Diligence
We handle all the behind-the-scenes checks—strata, building, zoning, development plans—so you can move forward with confidence.

Expert Negotiation
Our team negotiates daily with Sydney’s top agents. We know how to get deals done, even when you’re not in the country.

A Trusted Local Network
Need a solicitor, mortgage broker or removalist? We’ve got you. Our referral network is expat-tested and ready to go.

Support Before and After You Land
From virtual walk-throughs to furniture delivery coordination, we make sure you’re set up before you even touch down.

Why Expats Choose Us

  • 60% of our purchases are off-market
  • Two agents on every brief = more reach, more results
  • Average search time: 8 weeks
  • Trusted by expats from Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, UK, and more

Planning a move to Sydney?
Reach out today to get started.

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