Buyer's Advocacy Case Study — Narre Warren South

Helping First-Home Buyers Secure the Right Home in a Competitive Narre Warren South Market

Buyers Advocate helped first-home buyers secure a four-bedroom family home in Narre Warren South while navigating a competitive property market. Working with Buyers Advocate Leigh McConnon, the clients received expert property assessment, negotiation support and ongoing guidance through to settlement, helping them successfully purchase the right home with confidence.

The clients ultimately secured a spacious four-bedroom home on approximately 670m², with Leigh’s experience proving particularly valuable during negotiations with the vendor and selling agent.

Location
Narre Warren South
Property
4 bed · 2 bath · 2 car spaces
Land
Approx. 670m²
Purchase method
Private Sale
Purchase price
$907,000
Client Overview
Client
Andy Debenham
Client type
Upsizer
Purpose
Owner Occupier
Buyer's Advocate
Leigh McConnon
Referral Source
Google / Internet
Preferred Suburbs
Cranbourne, Narre Warren
Property Purchased
Narre Warren South
Settlement
18 May 2026
Selling Agency
Ray White Narre Warren
Selling Agent
Javid Zada
Purchase Method
Private Sale
Purchase price
$907,000
The Challenge

Buying a first home in a market where good homes attract strong interest

Upsizing to a larger family home can be challenging, particularly when searching in a competitive property market where suitable homes can attract significant buyer interest.

For these clients, the challenge was not simply finding a property—it was identifying the right home that provided the additional space and lifestyle benefits they needed, while successfully navigating negotiations with the vendor and selling agent.

Having an experienced buyer’s advocate on their side provided valuable guidance when assessing potential properties and determining which opportunities were worth pursuing. The clients needed someone who could independently assess the suitability and value of each property, provide informed market advice and develop a negotiation strategy to help secure the right home.

As reflected in their testimonial, Leigh’s expertise was particularly valuable in helping them select the right property and navigate negotiations in a competitive market, ultimately helping them get the purchase successfully across the line.

Independent representation
Buyer-only, never the vendor

Buyers Advocate acts exclusively for buyers. There is no conflicting interest in the sale, the price or the outcome — only the client’s brief.

The Brief

A family home with space, function and long-term appeal

Budget
$700,000 – $920,000
Preferred locations
Cranbourne · Narre Warren · Narre Warren South
Property Requirements

Based on the successful purchase, the clients were looking for a family home offering:

The brief was not simply about square metres. The clients wanted a home capable of supporting their needs both now and into the future.

Kitchen and dining
Open-plan kitchen and dining — central to the family living spaces the clients had prioritised.
Rear pergola and yard
Approximately 670m² of land, with a covered pergola and generous rear yard.
Buyers Advocate Strategy

Independent advice, then disciplined negotiation

Purchase at a glance
670
m² of land (approx.)
4
Bedrooms secured
3
Suburbs searched
Private sale
Negotiated purchase
18 May 2026
Settlement completed

Buyers Advocate Leigh McConnon worked closely with the clients to help them identify and secure a suitable first home.

Throughout the search, Leigh provided expert advice to help the clients assess potential properties and determine which opportunities were worth pursuing. This independent guidance was particularly valuable for first-home buyers navigating the property market and making one of the largest financial decisions of their lives.

Once the right property was identified, Leigh represented the clients during negotiations with the vendor and selling agent. In what the clients described as a highly competitive market, his negotiation experience was vital in helping get the purchase successfully across the line.

Importantly, the Buyers Advocate team’s involvement did not end once the contract was signed. Leigh remained available to provide advice through to settlement, while the team also assisted with the final inspection and helped the clients gain approval for early access to their new home.

The service included
The preparation process
01

Assess the property

Independent review of suitability, land and long-term merit
02

Review comparable sales

Establish a value range from recent local market evidence
03

Negotiate the purchase

Represent the buyer with the vendor and selling agent
04

Support to settlement

Advice, final inspection and early access after signing
The Property

44 Cobblestone Avenue, Narre Warren South

The property provided the clients with a substantial family home on a generous parcel of land.

The combination of four-bedroom accommodation and a substantial landholding provided the first-home buyers with a property capable of supporting their needs both now and into the future.

Property features
Front exterior
Front exterior — an established four-bedroom home on approximately 670m².
Kitchen and dining
Kitchen and dining
Master bedroom
Kitchen and dining
Family bathroom
Kitchen and dining
Rear pergola and yard
Kitchen and dining
Floor plan & site plan

How the floorplan supports family living

Four bedrooms with a master ensuite and walk-in robe, two separate living zones, a study and a 2.4m × 7.4m pergola on a 670m² allotment.
Location

Why Narre Warren South?

While the original suburb requirements included Cranbourne and Narre Warren, the successful purchase was ultimately made in Narre Warren South.

The area offers many of the characteristics sought by first-home buyers and families looking for greater space while remaining connected to Melbourne’s south-east.

For these clients, the successful property offered the opportunity to secure a four-bedroom home with approximately 670m² of land, providing significantly more space than many higher-density alternatives.

Suburbs searched
Cranbourne
Considered
Narre Warren
Considered
Narre Warren South
Purchased
Securing the home

Negotiated in a competitive market, supported to settlement

The clients successfully secured their first home in Narre Warren South, for $907,000, with settlement completed on 18 May 2026.

The result delivered a four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home with two-car accommodation on approximately 670m² of land.

The purchase was particularly significant given the competitive market conditions described by the clients. Leigh’s expertise in selecting the right property and negotiating with the vendor and selling agent helped the clients successfully get the deal across the line.

Support continued after the purchase was secured. Leigh remained available to provide advice through to settlement, helped the clients obtain approval for early access to the property, and the Buyers Advocate team completed the final inspection on their behalf.

For the clients, the outcome was more than simply purchasing a property—it was successfully securing their first home with experienced representation and ongoing support throughout the entire process.

Result
$907,000

Four-bedroom family home secured by private sale in Narre Warren South, Melbourne’s south-east.

Settled 18 May 2026

4.9
Andy D
4 months ago
Thanks Leigh + team for helping us get into our first home. Leigh’s expertise was vital in ensuring we selected the right house, and in negotiating with vendors + real estate agents in a very competitive market. Without Leigh’s advice we wouldn’t have got the deal over the line. He was also available after we signed, and continued to support us until settlement by providing advice, helping us get approval to access our house early, and his team even completed the final inspection for us.
The Outcome

Property snapshot

Client Type
First-Home Buyer
Purpose
Owner Occupier
Suburb
Narre Warren South
Property type
House
Bedrooms · Bathrooms · Car spaces
4 · 2 · 2
Land size
Approx. 670m²
Original recorded budget
$700,000 – $920,000
Settlement
18 May 2026
Buyer's advocate
Leigh McConnon
Selling agency & agent
Ray White Narre Warren — Javid Zada
Purchase method
Private Sale
Purchase Price
$907,000

The clients secured a four-bedroom family home on approximately 670m² of land — more space than many higher-density alternatives, with experienced representation and ongoing support from search through to settlement.

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Looking to Buy Your First Home in Melbourne?

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but navigating property selection, due diligence and negotiations can be challenging—particularly in a competitive market.

At Buyers Advocate, we provide independent representation throughout the buying process, helping first-home buyers identify suitable properties, understand market value and negotiate with selling agents and vendors.

Our support can also continue beyond signing the contract, helping buyers navigate the steps leading up to settlement and ensuring they have an experienced professional on their side throughout the journey.

If you’re looking to purchase your first home in Narre Warren South, Cranbourne, Narre Warren or elsewhere across Melbourne, speak with our experienced team about how we can help you buy with confidence.

Book a consultation today to start your first-home buying journey with experienced advice on your side.

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