YOUR ROAD TO SMART PROPERTY MOVES
Adam Howes - Buyer's Agent
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YOUR ROAD TO SMART PROPERTY MOVES
Adam Howes - Buyer's Agent
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Adam Howes - Buyer's Agent
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Adam Howes - Buyer's Agent
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Welcome to ROAD. We are a specialist buyer’s agency that lives and breathes investing in property. Our mission is to source high performing investment properties across Australia and to guide clients through every aspect of their journey from sourcing to acquisition.
With deep industry connections and a client-first mindset, we cut through the noise and navigate the complexities of the property market for you. We do all the heavy lifting—researching, analysing, and negotiating, saving you time, energy, money and frustration in the process.
We’re husband and wife team Rowena and Adam Howes (ROAD), whose property journey began with buying our first home in the Hepburn region of Victoria, where we still live today. In 2017, we started investing in property in regional Victoria, gaining valuable insights and developing a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals.
We work with people just like you who have the following frustrations:
✅ Uncertainty About Where to Buy – With so many opportunities , it’s tough to pick the right one. We simplify the process and let your goals guide the outcome.
✅ Lack of Time – Between work, family, and other commitments, researching the right property and managing the buying process can be overwhelming.
✅ Fear of Making a Costly Mistake – Buying in the wrong location, overpaying, or missing key due diligence steps can lead to poor outcomes.
✅ Missing Out on Opportunities – Not being aware of the right opportunities can result in missed chances.
✅ Lacking representation – Buying a property can feel daunting, especially when you are doing it on your own. You need someone in your corner advocating your best interests.
✅ Having to Organise 3rd Parties – From mortgage brokers and conveyancers to pest inspectors and builders, we connect you with trusted experts to streamline your purchase.
✅ Navigating Finance & Strategy – A clear strategy and financing structure are crucial for long-term success, but many buyers don’t know where to start.
✅ Tailored Approach – We understand that every investor has unique goals, whether you're looking for high cash flow, long-term capital growth, or a balanced portfolio. That’s why we tailor our strategies to your individual financial situation and investment aspirations.
✅ Investment Property Specialists – Unlike generalist buyer’s agents, we focus exclusively on investment properties. This specialisation allows us to deeply understand the key drivers of capital growth, rental yield, and market cycles, ensuring we identify only the best opportunities.
✅ Data-Backed Strategy – We are extremely focused in our approach when it comes to research and leave no stone unturned. We assess market trends, economic indicators and risk factors to hone in on the ideal investment that is primed for growth.
✅ Complete Support – As a boutique agency, we only work with a handful of clients at one time, providing hands-on support and guiding you through every stage of the process.
✅ Transparent Fixed Pricing – We operate on a fixed-fee basis, ensuring complete transparency and fairness. This gives you clarity and confidence, knowing exactly what you’re paying—without hidden costs.
The first stage of working with us involves having a free discovery call to get everything out in the open. This is your chance to brain dump all your thoughts, ideas, and questions. We take the time to understand your goals, budget, and vision, and help clarify exactly where you’re at.
There’s no pressure—just an open, honest conversation about you. Transparency is at the heart of what we do, so if we’re not the right fit to support your journey, we’ll be the first to let you know. And if that’s the case, we’ll still provide valuable resources to help guide you on your journey.
After our initial chat, and if you feel we’re a good fit, we’ll refine your search—focusing on the right region, suburb, and property type for your goals.
From there, we handle the entire process, using our expertise to find and assess the best on- and off-market opportunities. We evaluate location, growth potential, rental yield, and future value to ensure every choice aligns with your strategy.
When it comes to securing the right property at the best price, this is where we truly excel. With sharp negotiation skills and a solid understanding of the market, we’re here to represent your interests at every stage of the buying process. Whether it’s negotiating private sales, bidding at auctions, or securing the best terms, we take the stress out of securing your ideal property.
We also connect you with trusted professionals, including building inspectors, pest control experts, and property managers, to ensure you’re fully supported throughout the entire purchase.
We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients. Even after the deal is done, we stay in touch—whether it's to hear about your journey so far or to discuss the next opportunity that could be on the horizon.
Please reach us at roadpropertyadvisory@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Our experience in the real estate industry spans several years, starting with our own successful property investment journey in 2017. We were fortunate to work with an excellent agent during our first property acquisition, which sparked our passion for learning and growing in the industry. Since then, we have continuously honed our knowledge of the Australian property market and have built many valuable networks.
We have in-depth knowledge in sourcing, negotiating, and securing properties that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our expertise extends across various types of property investment, from residential houses, townhouse and apartments Australia wide. We also provide access to trusted professionals for SMSF investments, and we stay up-to-date with the latest market trends to provide the best possible advice.
Australia-wide! As dedicated buyer’s agents, we specialise in identifying high-growth opportunities across Australia’s key hotspots.
With in-depth market insights and strong industry connections, we give our clients access to the best investment opportunities nationwide. When it comes to property, it’s essential to work with someone who not only understands the data and trends but also has a genuine feel for the area—the street-level nuances, local dynamics, and the broader forces shaping each region.
We are regional property experts with deep knowledge of Victoria’s high-growth regional corridors, particularly in the following areas:
* City of Ballarat
* City of Bendigo
* Macedon Ranges
* Hepburn Shire.
We are also specialists in the areas of Perth CBD, Fremantle and surrounds and south east Queensland.
All of these areas offer excellent infrastructure investment, and sustained growth potential.
That said, we are not at all limited to these locations. If you have a specific area in mind, we can thoroughly research market trends, growth potential, and investment fundamentals to ensure it aligns with your goals. Our tailored approach means we find the right property for you.
We leave no stone unturned when it comes to sourcing the right investment property. Our comprehensive analysis covers everything from suburb growth trends to risk factors, ensuring every decision is backed by data. Just some of the key factors we assess include:
* median suburb price
* suburb % growth over 10 years
* suburb % growth of 12 months
* sales volume
* suburb % yield
* social profile
* building approval (ratio and $ per capita)
* school scores
* vacancy rates
* % owner occupiers
* population growth
* social housing stats
* affordability index
* market absorption
* days on market
* bushfire, flooding and heritage overlays
* crime statistics and social profile
We take this extensive data and distill it into clear, actionable insights, giving you the confidence to make informed investment decisions. Our goal is to help you secure properties that deliver strong rental returns and long-term capital growth, so you can build a high-performing portfolio with ease.
With our deep local expertise and on-the-ground knowledge, we uncover the best opportunities in both emerging and established markets across Australia.
We are specialists in sourcing investment properties. We don’t try to be everything to everyone and our focus is on helping investors secure high-performing assets with strong capital growth and rental yield potential. By concentrating solely on investment properties, we provide tailored strategies, in-depth market research, and expert insights to help our clients build long-term wealth through property. If you're looking for a property to live in, we are happy to have a chat with you to point you in the right direction.
A buyer’s agent isn’t for everyone, and we understand that using one for the first time can feel like a big decision. Experienced investors may feel confident navigating their own purchases, but not everyone is in the same boat.
Without expert guidance, you risk overpaying, missing opportunities, or making costly mistakes. A buyer’s agent saves you time and stress while providing market expertise, skilled negotiation, and access to exclusive properties.
That’s why we offer a free discovery call—to see if we’re the right fit for you. For more details, visit our blog.
A buyer's agent is a licensed professional who works exclusively on behalf of the buyer in a property transaction. Unlike a seller’s agent, who represents the interests of the seller, a buyer's agent is dedicated to helping you find, evaluate, and acquire the right property.
Yes, we can help connect you with trusted professionals such as conveyancers and solicitors to ensure all legal paperwork is handled properly. We also assist with property due diligence, making sure all compliance and regulatory checks are completed.
Not at all! Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or an experienced investor, we cater to all levels of experience. We provide guidance, education, and tailored strategies to help you achieve your property goals, no matter where you are on your journey. We absolutely love newbies, as we consider ourselves privileged to introduce the concepts to our clients that are buying for the first time.
The timeline can vary depending on market conditions and how quickly we find a property that matches your criteria. Our goal is to make the process efficient while ensuring thorough quality checks and due diligence. It's also worth noting that sometimes, the first property we view together may be the right one. Typically the timeline ranges for working together range from two to six months.
Yes, we assist clients in purchasing investment properties through their Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF). Investing in property via an SMSF can be a great way to build wealth for retirement, and we help guide you through the process from start to finish.
While we focus on finding the right property, we also recommend working with trusted professionals to ensure every aspect of your transaction is covered. We can connect you with reliable mortgage brokers, conveyancers, solicitors and building & pest inspectors who align with your needs.
Whether you need expert advice on financing, legal support for your property transfer, or a thorough property inspection, we’ll guide you in choosing the right professionals to support your journey.
We take a multi-layered research approach, using exclusive data sources from industry leading data tools.
First, we identify top regions, towns, and suburbs based on growth potential, infrastructure, and market trends. We analyse historical performance, rental yields, and future developments using our 80-point due diligence checklist.
Beyond data, we tap into industry connections for off-market opportunities and exclusive deals. This ensures you access the best properties—on or off-market—aligned with your property goals and backed by solid research.
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