Case Study: Josh & Alex – Finding the Perfect Family Home in Middle Park

From Canberra Acreage to a Dream Family Home in Brisbane’s Western Suburbs

When Josh and Alex decided to relocate their young family from Canberra to Brisbane, they faced a big decision: stick with the wide-open acreage lifestyle they loved, or find a spacious suburban home closer to their son’s school, new social circles and future work opportunities. With a busy household, a potential future interstate move on the horizon, and a strong focus on making a smart investment, they engaged us at Property Pursuit to guide them through their options and secure the perfect home.

As their trusted Brisbane buyers agent, we took the stress out of the search, helped them clarify their priorities, and supported them through a competitive auction to an incredible outcome.

3 Key Takeaways from This Brisbane Home Buying Journey

Running parallel searches can help you explore lifestyle options while keeping investment performance in mind.
Buying with a future move in mind ensures you’re protected financially, even if plans change.
Having expert support at auction makes all the difference in high-pressure bidding environments.

The Brief: Space, Privacy, and Long-Term Flexibility

Josh and Alex were clear about their needs: a 4–5 bedroom family home with room for their growing family, a double garage, and additional space for a shed, boat, or camper trailer. Privacy was a key priority, and they needed flexibility should work opportunities require a move from Brisbane in a few years.

They were open to two paths:

An acreage property, similar to their Canberra lifestyle.
A large block closer to Middle Park for an easier school commute.

Importantly, they also needed the property to perform well as an investment down the track if they needed to rent it out.

Our Process: Tailored Search and Strategic Guidance

We ran both searches concurrently, inspecting a mix of acreage and suburban homes that fit their brief. We accompanied them to many inspections and also attended inspections on their behalf when their schedules made it difficult.

Throughout the search, Josh and Alex gained a deeper understanding of:

The compromises required to balance lifestyle, location, and budget.
The realities of price points for different types of properties.
What features were truly non-negotiable versus “nice to have.”

This clarity allowed us to narrow the focus at the right time and find the perfect property.

We identified a wonderful home in Middle Park that offered everything on their wish list, including a swimming pool, 3-car garage, and plenty of outdoor space—all on a generous, private block.

Knowing it was heading to auction, we immediately prepared a comprehensive strategy while keeping the acreage search active just in case.

The Result: Success at Auction and a New Beginning

Purchased: March 2025

Search Duration: 34 days

Auction: Competitive and emotionally charged—successfully won with strong, strategic bidding

Price: $1,567,500

Property Description: Modern 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a 3-car garage, swimming pool, and room for all the family’s toys.

The auction day was intense, but we stood alongside Josh and Alex every step of the way—advising on strategy, bidding on their behalf, and managing the emotional highs and lows with experience and calm determination.

When the gavel fell and they were announced as the winning bidders, the relief and excitement were incredible. We were just as thrilled to celebrate this huge milestone with them!

Settling In: A New Chapter for the Whole Family

This Easter, instead of hunting for acreage properties, Josh, Alex, and their kids will be unpacking boxes and diving into their new swimming pool.

Josh can finally organise his gear in the spacious 3-car garage.

Alex’s mum has her own lovely guest room ready for visits.

And commuting to school is now a breeze—giving the family more time together and a smoother daily rhythm.

They are already settling into their new community and looking forward to putting down strong roots in Brisbane.

IN THEIR WORDS:

“We were moving from interstate with small children. We didn’t have a great understanding of the market and didn’t have the time to spend every weekend looking at properties with the kids in tow. Nathan and Nicola made the whole process a lot easier. They attended inspections when we weren’t able to, provided videos and advice which helped us narrow down our search. The house we bought, was found by the team before it hit the market and their guidance and advice was invaluable. The home we purchased went to auction and after having been to several auctions previously, ours was far from straightforward. The auction stalled and entered negotiations – their ability to read the situation and act professionally on our behalf, we believe, is why we now have our family home.” Josh & Alex

A buyers agent can simplify the complex process of relocating and buying your first home interstate.

Patience and preparation pay off—being ready to act quickly can secure you a competitive edge.

Working with a local expert provides access to pre-market opportunities and trusted support services post-settlement.

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