How a Bli Bli buyers agent secured an off-market investment with a clear next-step strategy
At a glance: A first-time investor secured 9 Clementine Place, Bli Bli QLD 4560 off-market in March 2026 for $943,786. Five months later, the client’s bank revalued the property at $1,025,000 on 26 August 2026. The next stage of the strategy is a proposed granny flat, with a target rental plan of $750 per week for the main home and $550 per week for the granny flat once completed.
The brief: a first investment with a plan beyond settlement
The client was a first-time investor looking for a property that had more than surface-level appeal. The goal was not to buy and hope. The goal was to secure the right asset, understand the numbers, and have a clear plan for what could happen after settlement.
That brief led to 9 Clementine Place, Bli Bli, a house on the Sunshine Coast that was secured off-market before it reached the open market. The property suited the client’s strategy because it offered both an immediate acquisition opportunity and a potential pathway to increase rental income through a proposed granny-flat addition.
As the client’s Bli Bli buyers agent, our role was to identify the opportunity, assess the numbers, negotiate with sensitivity, and help the client move with confidence before the property became more widely available.
Secured off-market for $943,786
The property was secured off-market in March 2026 for $943,786. Public property notes indicate that the seller may otherwise have sought an open-market price around $1.02 million.
The final purchase price was intentionally specific. It reflected the buyer’s absolute limit and helped communicate a clear position during negotiation.
This was not a simple price discussion. The seller had strong emotional ties to the property, with her father having built it 27 years earlier. The property also had a long-term tenant with Parkinson’s, which meant the negotiation needed to be handled with care, speed, and respect for the people involved.
The result was an off-market purchase that aligned with the client’s investment strategy while also recognising the sensitivities of the seller’s position.
Five months later: a bank valuation of $1.025M
On 26 August 2026, approximately five months after the March purchase, the client’s bank revalued the property at $1,025,000.
Measured against the $943,786 purchase price, that represents an $81,214 difference, or 8.61%. This is a bank valuation result, not a sale price, and it does not guarantee future value.
The client’s valuation result compared with the Bli Bli market
The Bli Bli market measure used for this case study, sourced from Pricefinder, shows a 4.4% movement from January 2026 to September 2026. Against that backdrop, the client’s bank valuation was 8.61% above the March 2026 purchase price after approximately five months.
These figures are not like-for-like measures and should not be treated as proof that the property will continue to outperform the market. The 4.4% figure is a broad local-market measure from Pricefinder over a January-to-September period, while the 8.61% figure is a single bank valuation measured against this client’s purchase price. The bank valuation is not a sale price and does not guarantee future value.
The key point is not that every property will move the same way. The lesson is that the right purchase begins with the asset, the numbers, and a clear plan for what happens next.
The next step: a proposed granny-flat strategy
The next planned stage is a proposed granny flat, with an estimated build cost of $143,320. The client’s target rental plan is:
| Dwelling | Target rent |
| Main home | $750 per week |
| Proposed granny flat | $550 per week |
| Combined target rent | $1,300 per week |
On the stated total cost in of $1,087,106, the target combined rent equates to a 6.21% gross yield before expenses, vacancy, tax, finance costs, maintenance, insurance, management fees, and any other ownership costs.
The granny-flat strategy remains proposed. Construction costs, approvals, design, timeframes, rental demand, and final rental income all require independent due diligence and appropriate professional advice.
Finance support from Ryan Leahy
The finance side of the strategy was supported by Ryan Leahy, Moreton Bay Finance Broker. Having finance support aligned with the purchase strategy helped the client understand the numbers and keep the acquisition process moving.
Finance support
Ryan Leahy — Moreton Bay Finance Broker
E: ryan@mbfb.com.au
P: 0468 396 086
W: www.moretonbayfinancebroker.com.au
F: @LeahyMortgageBroker
Finance outcomes depend on individual circumstances, lender criteria, credit assessment, and the relevant product terms.
The result at a glance
| Detail | Outcome |
| Property | 9 Clementine Place, Bli Bli QLD 4560 |
| Property type | House |
| Buyer profile | First-time investor |
| Purchase method | Off-market acquisition |
| Purchase timing | March 2026 |
| Purchase price | $943,786 |
| Later bank valuation | $1,025,000 on 26 August 2026 |
| Difference from purchase price | $81,214, or 8.61% |
| Reported Bli Bli market movement | 4.4% from January 2026 to September 2026 (source: Pricefinder) |
| Proposed next step | Granny flat addition |
| Estimated granny-flat build cost | $143,320 |
| Target rent — main home | $750 per week |
| Target rent — granny flat | $550 per week |
| Combined target rent | $1,300 per week |
| Stated total cost in | $1,087,106 |
| Target gross yield | 6.21% before expenses, vacancy, tax, and finance costs |
| Finance support | Ryan Leahy, Moreton Bay Finance Broker |
Why this strategy worked for this client
This result was built around a clear brief and a clear next step. The purchase was not treated as an isolated transaction. It was assessed as part of a broader plan that considered the asset, the numbers, the tenant situation, and the potential to add a secondary dwelling subject to approvals and due diligence.
The off-market nature of the opportunity also mattered. Acting before the property reached the open market gave the client a chance to negotiate without the same level of public competition.
The transaction still required care. The seller’s emotional connection to the home and the existing long-term tenant meant the process needed to be handled respectfully. A good result had to consider more than price alone.
Frequently asked questions
How much was 9 Clementine Place, Bli Bli purchased for?
The property was secured off-market in March 2026 for $943,786.
What was the later bank valuation for 9 Clementine Place, Bli Bli?
The client’s bank revalued the property at $1,025,000 on 26 August 2026. This was a bank valuation, not a sale price, and it does not guarantee future property value.
What was the difference between the purchase price and the bank valuation?
The difference between the $943,786 purchase price and the $1,025,000 bank valuation was $81,214, or 8.61% measured against the purchase price.
How did the client’s bank valuation compare with the Bli Bli market?
The Bli Bli market measure used for this case study, sourced from Pricefinder, shows 4.4% movement from January 2026 to September 2026. The client’s bank valuation was 8.61% above the March 2026 purchase price after approximately five months. These are different measures and periods, so the comparison is context only, not evidence of future outperformance.
What is the proposed granny-flat strategy?
The client plans to explore adding a granny flat, with an estimated build cost of $143,320. The target rental plan is $750 per week for the main home and $550 per week for the granny flat once completed, subject to approvals, costs, rental demand, and independent due diligence.
What is the target gross yield after the proposed granny flat?
Based on a stated total cost in of $1,087,106 and combined target rent of $1,300 per week, the target gross yield is 6.21% before expenses, vacancy, tax, finance costs, and other ownership costs.
Who supported the finance strategy?
Finance support was provided by Ryan Leahy, Moreton Bay Finance Broker. Finance outcomes depend on individual circumstances, lender criteria, credit assessment, and the relevant product terms.
Can a buyers agent help find off-market investment properties?
A buyers agent may help a client define an investment brief, identify suitable on-market and off-market opportunities, complete due diligence, and negotiate in line with the client’s instructions. The right strategy depends on the buyer’s goals, budget, risk profile, and professional advice.
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This case study is general information only. It is not financial, tax, legal, building, planning, rental, or personalised property advice. This is an individual client outcome. The bank valuation is not a sale price and does not guarantee future value. Granny-flat construction, approvals, costs, timeframes, and rental income are proposed or indicative only and require independent due diligence and appropriate professional advice. Gross yield is calculated before expenses, vacancy, tax, finance costs, and other ownership costs. Finance is subject to individual circumstances, lender criteria, credit assessment, and product terms.