Ben in the media

Property commentary grounded in the decision.

Journalists occasionally ask Ben to explain how he approaches property selection, negotiation and risk. These articles cover some of the principles behind his advice to buyers.

Property commentary featured in

Coverage 01

Australian Financial Review

7 August 2026

How this 25-year-old made her own luck as property prices slump

Ben spoke to the AFR about buying in a softer property market. His advice was not to try to predict the precise bottom of the market, but to assess the individual property, the vendor's circumstances and the buyer's own financial resilience.

The article considers how the reason for sale can affect a negotiation, why a comfortable repayment buffer matters and when paying a modest premium for a difficult-to-replace home may still be rational.

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Coverage 02

Daily Mail Australia

18 September 2025

Sydney buyer's agent spills the three small clues he looks for at an open-house inspection

Daily Mail Australia featured Ben's three-part approach to an inspection: understand the story behind the sale, assess the fundamentals that cannot easily be changed and look carefully for problems other buyers may overlook.

The central distinction is that an inspection is not only about deciding whether you like the home. It is an opportunity to gather information that affects suitability, value and the way you negotiate.

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