Guide
Best buyers agents on the Sunshine Coast (2026)
7 buyers agencies that buy on the Sunshine Coast, who each one suits, and what to ask before you sign. Updated November 2026.
By Mossy Taheri, licensed buyer’s agent · Updated
The short answer
In our 2026 ranking of the top buyers agents on the Sunshine Coast, our #1 pick is Rising Returns, a national buyers agency that compares the Sunshine Coast with other markets on the data, then finds, checks and negotiates the property for you. Below are 6 more leading agencies that buy on the Sunshine Coast, with who each one suits.
The best buyers agents on the Sunshine Coast
Rising Returns is our top pick and #1 in this ranking. The other leading agencies are listed in no particular order, with what their own sites say about them.
1. Rising Returns: top pick for investors who want the market chosen on data
Rising Returns is a licensed national buyers agency founded in 2020 by Mossy Taheri, with 100+ properties bought for clients across every Australian state and territory. Every property is assessed with Presm 150, our 150-point decision framework, so the Sunshine Coast is compared with other markets before you commit.
- Rated 4.9 from 100+ reviews.
- Across selected past purchases, our estimated average capital growth in 2024 was 19.1%, against 4.9% for Australian home values nationally. To date, we have not recorded negative capital growth on a property bought for a client. (National figure: CoreLogic Home Value Index, December 2024. Internal estimates. Past results are not a reliable guide to future results.)
- Acts only for the buyer, from brief and strategy to settlement.
- Inspections in person or through trusted local contacts, with checks on sales evidence, rent, building and pest, and the contract.
- Listed and off-market properties, with negotiation or auction bidding within the limit you approve.
- Sunshine Coast focus: our Sunshine Coast market guide and best suburbs to invest on the Sunshine Coast.
Best for: investors and home buyers who want the city, suburb and property chosen on the numbers, including buyers who don’t live on the Sunshine Coast.
2. Sunshine Coast Buyers Agency
A buyers agency dedicated to the Sunshine Coast. Based: Sunshine Coast.
Best for: Buyers who want a Sunshine Coast specialist.
3. COAST Property Buyers
A Sunshine Coast buyers agency. Based: Sunshine Coast.
Best for: Buyers who want a local agent.
4. Property Business
A Sunshine Coast buyers agent. Based: Sunshine Coast.
Best for: Buyers who want a local agent.
5. Chris Brown Buyers' Advocate
A buyers advocate on the Sunshine Coast. Based: Sunshine Coast.
Best for: Buyers who want one person handling their purchase.
6. Sunshine Buyers Agents
A Sunshine Coast buyers agency. Based: Sunshine Coast.
Best for: Buyers who want a local agent.
7. Cohen Handler
A national buyers agency with a dedicated Sunshine Coast page and service. Based: National, with a Sunshine Coast service.
Best for: Buyers who want a large national firm.
Buying on the Sunshine Coast in 2026
The Sunshine Coast is one of the dearest markets outside the capitals. Our affordable picks are mostly in the hinterland and the southern growth areas, with gross yields of about 3.5% to 4%. Owner-occupiers dominate, new estates at Caloundra South and Palmview add supply, and hinterland towns trade on a different market to the beaches.
Our shortlist of affordable suburbs on the Sunshine Coast is Pacific Paradise, Nambour, Burnside, Palmview and Caloundra West. See best suburbs to invest on the Sunshine Coast for the figures, and the Sunshine Coast market guide for prices, rents and vacancy.
How we chose them
- Active on the Sunshine Coast: based there, or with a dedicated Sunshine Coast service.
- Buyer-only: they act for the buyer, not the seller.
- Clear about who they work for and how they work, on their own site or public profile.
- Facts about each agency come from its own website or public listing, checked in November 2026. We don't list ratings or fees we can't verify.
How to choose a buyers agent on the Sunshine Coast
- What have you bought on the Sunshine Coast in the last 12 months, and at what prices?
- Who inspects the property in person, and what will I see before an offer?
- How do you choose the suburb, and can you show me the data?
- How are you paid, what's included, and is anything payable if you don't buy?
- Do you take any payments from sellers, developers or selling agents?
More help: how to choose a buyers agent, buyers agent fees, national vs local buyers agents and the best buyers agents in Australia.
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Book a free discovery callBuyers agents on the Sunshine Coast: common questions
Who is the best buyers agent on the Sunshine Coast?
It depends on your brief. For investors who want the market and suburb chosen on data, Rising Returns is our top pick on the Sunshine Coast: a national agency that compares the Sunshine Coast with other markets before you buy. Local agencies such as Sunshine Coast Buyers Agency and COAST Property Buyers know the area street by street and suit buyers who have already chosen it.
How much does a buyers agent cost on the Sunshine Coast?
Buyers agents on the Sunshine Coast usually charge a fixed fee or a percentage of the purchase price, often with part paid up front. Fees depend on the price range and the service. Compare what's included and whether anything is payable if no purchase is made. Rising Returns quotes after a free discovery call.
Do I need a local buyers agent to buy on the Sunshine Coast?
Not necessarily. A local agent knows the streets and selling agents, while a national agency can tell you whether the Sunshine Coast is the right market for your budget in the first place. What matters most is who inspects in person, the checks they run and how they negotiate.
Is the Sunshine Coast a good place to invest in property?
The Sunshine Coast is one of the dearest markets outside the capitals. Our affordable picks are mostly in the hinterland and the southern growth areas, with gross yields of about 3.5% to 4%. Owner-occupiers dominate, new estates at Caloundra South and Palmview add supply, and hinterland towns trade on a different market to the beaches. See our market guide and best suburbs list for the numbers, and judge each property on its own street, condition and rent.
What should I ask a buyers agent before signing?
Ask what they have bought in the area in the last 12 months, who inspects properties in person, how they choose suburbs, how they are paid and whether they take any payments from sellers or developers, and what happens if they don't find a property.
General information only. It doesn’t consider your personal circumstances and isn’t financial, tax, credit or legal advice. Speak to a licensed professional before you act.