When Jane partnered with Lauren Jones Buyers Agency (LJBA) in October 2025, her brief was to secure a high-performing investment property that could serve as her future home. The Brisbane investor wanted a large balcony, great storage, and a strong rental return.
Location was equally important. With work and lifestyle amenities in mind, Chermside’s thriving northern hub quickly emerged as the perfect fit.
What Jane didn’t expect, however, was to achieve ~$45,000 in capital growth before the property even settled.
A Swift and Strategic Purchase
After signing on with LJBA on a Wednesday, Jane’s dream property was secured that same weekend.
How? It really all boils down to our team’s deep understanding of Brisbane’s competitive market. From strategic negotiation, agility, and established industry connections, to our team’s prowess over property sourcing and analysing, this cat was in the bag from day dot.
On October 20th, 2025, LJBA successfully purchased 5/60–66 Ethel Street, Chermside: a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 car apartment spanning 127m² with immaculate presentation, north-easterly views, and a breezy, oversized terrace.
This turn-key apartment offered exactly what Jane envisioned: low-maintenance living, contemporary finishes, and immediate tenant appeal within walking distance to Westfield Chermside, Prince Charles Hospital, and major transport links.
Before Jane’s purchase had settled, a comparable (yet inferior) apartment within the same complex, 25/60–66 Ethel Street, Chermside, sold for $805,000 through Belle Property.
Not only was this competing unit smaller (109m²), but it also lacked the same prime position and generous layout. Jane’s purchase at $760,000 reflects LJBA’s negotiation strength and evidence-based pricing strategy.
As part of the process, LJBA also leveraged a Body Corporate Record Search clause during negotiations ~ an added layer of due diligence that helped uncover key details and reinforce confidence in this Brisbane investor’s decision!
Confidence Built on Clarity
By handling the research, analysis, and negotiation, the LJBA team allowed Jane to focus on what mattered most: ensuring her purchase aligned with her lifestyle goals and long-term strategy.
This wonderful case study is a stark reminder that growth isn’t always a waiting game.
When you buy the right asset, in the right location, at the right price, your return starts from day one.
At LJBA, that’s our focus: identifying high-performing properties across Brisbane and Moreton Bay that deliver immediate value while future-proofing investment portfolios for the years ahead.