75% of the properties we buy are off market.
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Buying property in the Northern Beaches requires more than monitoring listings – it requires local insight, access to opportunities, and experienced negotiation. At Lock & Key Property, we help clients find and secure property across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, from Manly’s lifestyle apartments to family homes in Mona Vale, coastal properties in Freshwater, and tightly held pockets of Avalon Beach.
As an independent Northern Beaches buyers agent, we represent your interests and guide you from search through to successful acquisition with clarity and confidence. With over years of combined experience in property search and negotiation, our team provides strategic advice tailored to your goals and the realities of each local market.
Accessing Northern Beaches Property Opportunities
Local Insight That Opens Doors Others Don’t See
Many of the Northern Beaches’ most desirable properties never reach broad public exposure. Through long-standing relationships with local selling agents and deep familiarity with suburb-level dynamics, Lock & Key Property helps buyers navigate opportunities across Sydney’s Northern Beaches with clarity and confidence.
We specialise in off-market purchases, offering first-look access to Northern Beaches properties before they appear on the open market. Our experience across the coastal corridor allows us to identify value, assess suitability, and represent buyers effectively within tightly held neighbourhoods.
Locations We Serve
We Assist Clients in Purchasing Across key Northern Beaches locations:
✔ Manly – Lifestyle & Harbour Connectivity
From beachfront apartments to tightly held residential streets, Manly offers a highly competitive property market driven by lifestyle appeal and strong long-term demand. Strategic negotiation and local insight are essential when purchasing here.
✔ Freshwater & Curl Curl – Coastal Family Living
Known for relaxed beachside living and family-friendly communities, these suburbs attract strong buyer interest. Careful property assessment, location analysis, and future growth consideration are important in securing the right home.
✔ Dee Why – High-Demand Beachside Market
A fast-moving apartment and lifestyle market where pricing can vary significantly depending on position, views, and building quality. Professional guidance helps buyers make informed and confident decisions.
✔ Collaroy & Narrabeen – Premium Coastal Corridor
Offering a mix of beachfront apartments, family homes, and lifestyle-focused properties, these suburbs require strong local knowledge to identify value, assess flood or coastal considerations, and negotiate effectively.
✔ Mona Vale & Warriewood – Growing Family Markets
Popular among families and upsizers, these areas continue to see strong demand due to lifestyle appeal, schools, and accessibility. Structured search strategies and suburb expertise are key to successful purchasing.
✔ Avalon Beach & Palm Beach – Prestige Northern Beaches Living
Tightly held prestige markets known for luxury homes, holiday residences, and premium coastal lifestyle. Access to quality opportunities, market timing, and experienced negotiation can make a significant difference in securing the right property.
Experience That Supports Confident Buying Decisions
Purchasing property in areas such as Palm Beach or Avalon Beach is a tough game. It often involves knowing unique market dynamics, limited supply, and strong competition. Our role is to help you navigate these conditions with structured guidance and informed strategy.
- over 70 years of combined experience
- Specialists in Northern Beaches Property Acquisition
- Independent Buyer Representation
- Proven Negotiation Expertise
We focus on securing the right property under the right conditions, not simply completing a transaction.
Why Choose Us as Your Northern Beaches Buyers Agent
We don’t just find homes, we deliver clarity, confidence and results:
✓ Deep Local Market Knowledge
Our team lives and works on the Northern Beaches, making us highly attuned to suburb differences, pricing trends, and buyer demand.
✓ Bespoke, Client-Centred Service
We never take on multiple clients with identical briefs at the same time, so you remain our priority.
✓ Strong Negotiation Approach
We negotiate hard but fairly, backed by decades of combined experience in property deals.
✓ Independent Buyer Representation
We always act in your best interests, no hidden agendas, no bias towards vendors.
Our Services
Property Sales
Expert guidance through buying and selling residential and commercial properties.
Property Management
Comprehensive property management services to maximize your investment returns.
Market Analysis
In-depth market insights and property valuations for informed decisions.
Legal Support
Professional assistance with contracts, documentation, and legal processes.
How We Work With You
Our simple, structured process removes the stress from buying:
- Discovery Consultation – Understand your goals and needs
- Property Shortlisting – Curated list of fits (including off-market)
- Inspection & Evaluation – In-depth assessment and advice
- Negotiation Representation – We act on your behalf
- Settlement Support – Guidance through to completion
We’re with you at every step – no guesswork, no uncertainty.
What They Said
We would never buy without a buyer’s agent”
Buying on the Northern Beaches felt impossible until we had expert help. From Dee Why through to Mona Vale, they understood each suburb, guided us through inspections, and negotiated a great price. Highly recommend for anyone serious about buying in this market.
“Local knowledge made all the difference.”
Their understanding of the Northern Beaches market was outstanding. They knew which streets to avoid, which pockets had growth potential, and what properties were actually worth — not just what agents were asking. We ended up with a home in Freshwater that we would never have found on our own.
Took the emotion out of the process.”
We had lost out at multiple auctions before using a buyer’s agent. This time, everything felt calm and structured. They handled negotiations, gave honest advice, and stopped us from overpaying. We secured a property in Narrabeen within weeks.
Wouldn’t work with anyone else. 100% recommend! For being part of a such a big life decision they helped by listening to what we wanted, showing us various options of how that can come to life and keeping us informed along the journey. What a team 💫
We had such a great experience with Simon, Hayley, Ingrid, Caitlin and the entire Lock & Key team. They showed us so many properties, including majority off-market, and were incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and genuinely great to work with.Simon has such a calm, no-pressure approach. He gives great advice and market insight when you need it, but never makes you feel pushed or swayed in any direction. We always felt he had our best interests at heart and was just as willing to tell us to wait for something better.When the right house came along, they helped us move quickly and secure it within a day, at a great price, before it became competitive. We couldn’t recommend Lock & Key more highly. They are an amazing team to have on your side when buying on the Northern Beaches.
Lock & Key Property Buyers were exceptional. We were somewhat skeptical about using a buyers agent, however we are so glad that we did! We never would have secured our fabulous next home without their market knowledge and connections, or secured it at a price that we feel represents exceptional value without their incredible negotiating skills. Not only did we get a fabulous outcome, the process of achieving it was much less stressful then if we tried to do it ourselves.Simon and Belinda were both delightful to deal with, always available and responsive, incredibly calm, but operated with great enthusiasm and energy, which made us confident that we would get the outcome we hoped for. While every buyers journey is different, Belinda managed to find, negotiate and secure us a house that are so happy to call our next home within a very short period. We really have gone from skeptics to advocates and couldn’t recommend Lock & Key Property Buyers more highly.
We recently purchased a property through|Lock & Key. They took all the stress and hassle off us from the start to finish. Belinda was totally professional, not only did she find the perfect home for us but she negotiated the purchase with a spectacular outcome for us.
Thankyou Lock and Key!! We had such a great experience with the whole team who were super attentive to all our needs and responsive to our endless questions. We appreciated having someone attend inspections with us and give us detailed advice as nervous first home buyers. Hayley in particular helped us secure our dream home and we couldn’t have done it without her help. Big ups to the whole team including Hayley, Simon, Ingrid, Caitlan and Karlina! 🔑❤️
Just had another interaction with the team at Lock & Key. Extremely professional, diligent and hard working for their buyer. Thank you
We cannot thank the team at Lock & Key Property Buyers enough! This is the second time we used the team to purchase our property and it won’t be the last! Hayley, Simon and Ingrid went above and beyond on securing a property for a fantastic price in such a short amount of time. We are so grateful for their efforts making the process stress-free for us. Thanks again so much Lock & Key! Can’t wait for the next one!
Ingrid and the team made what was the biggest decision in our lives incredibly smooth and enjoyable. They navigated our extensive wish list and found us an incredible opportunity to secure an amazing first family home. Could not have done it ourselves!
I loved working with Hayley, Ingrid and whole team. They are so kind, patient and fun to have in your corner. It made the process of selling and buying so much easier, no ask was too hard. Their contacts and relationships with the agents made a world of difference and meant we secured the perfect place for me off market before any viewings or potential purchases could see it. I plan to never purchase a place without them in the future! Thanks team!!
We had a fabulous experience with Lock & Key! We are first home buyers so were very overwhelmed. The team listened and communicated clearly throughout the process. Without their help we wouldn’t have known about the property we purchased. Highly recommend!
We chose Lock & Key through a recommendation from another buyers agent who didn’t cover Avalon Beach, and we’re so glad we did. We expected the process to take at least a few months given the current market, but just 5 weeks later we’ve secured our dream home.Belinda and the entire Lock & Key team were exceptional from start to finish. Their communication was outstanding throughout the whole process. They were always responsive, proactive, and available whenever we had questions or needed guidance. We felt supported every step of the way, right through to settlement and completion.Their market knowledge, negotiation skills, and extensive network gave us access to opportunities we wouldn’t have found on our own, and they ultimately secured an incredible property at a great price. The whole experience was seamless, professional, and far less stressful than we imagined.We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend Belinda and the Lock & Key team to anyone looking for a buyers agent who genuinely goes above and beyond. Thank you for helping us find our dream home!Vanessa & Håkan
We recently had the pleasure of working with Simon and Hayley and their team at Lock & Key. We had quite specific property needs and Simon and Hayley took the time to really understand what we were looking for. They were punctual, proactive and always available. Simon’s experience in residential development gave us confidence when we identified a property we were interested in. Simon’s calm approach, strategic thinking and expert negotiating skills enabled us to secure a property pre auction, without the stress of an auction process. Simon & Hayley were a pleasure to deal with and we would highly recommend them if you are looking to buy.
We have used Lock & Key (Simon & Hayley) on our transactions in Manly with a 100% success rate! We acquired our first property off market and we could not have got it without their help. Simon was crucial to the negotiation and we feel we got great value. As it was our first time, he walked us through the process and made us feel very comfortable. We continue to work with Simon, Hayley and team who also helped us at an auction successfully - a situation that was very stressful from afar yet they managed to make us feel at ease. Great to work worth and fully understood the brief. Would highly recommend!
Recently engaged Simon from Lock & Key to negotiate the purchase of our new property. Simon’s professional and calm approach took the stress away.Happy to recommend Simon to anyway looking to simplify the purchase of a property.
Lock & Key helped us buy our first home recently and we couldn't be happier!They took the time to listen, understand what we were looking for and generally make the process so much easier.We always felt they had our best interests at heart and their knowledge and connections within the local area gave us full confidence.Hayley and Ingrid were excellent throughout the process and we are very grateful for their hard work.
We had a fantastic experience working with Simon and the team at Lock & Key Property Buyers, especially given we are based overseas.From the outset they were thoughtful, strategic and incredibly knowledgeable about the market, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process.Simon guided us calmly through every stage of the purchase — from identifying opportunities and inspecting properties on our behalf, through to negotiation and securing the deal. His negotiation skills and industry contacts made the difference in securing our future family home. We simply wouldn’t have been successful with our property without him.Thanks to Simon and the Lock & Key team, we’ve secured our future home and couldn’t be happier. We’re incredibly grateful for their commitment to our search, and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a buyers agent.
We had a fantastic experience with Lock & Key Property Buyers. We were able to secure a house off market in the area we desired at a fair price. Really appreciated the ease and stress free experience.
Lock and Key made the process so quick and easy that it feels wrong to say how quickly (less than 2 weeks) as that might set unrealistic expectations for others. They saved us so much time and money from this process that we wouldn't buy in the future without their help.
We had a fantastic experience with Lock & Key, it completely took the stress out of the whole process! They organised our viewings based on our brief and gave us guidance on each property (the campaign history, prior offers, rental history, good offer ranges etc) and took care of all the negotiation. It was so worthwhile and made the process so much more enjoyable. We even ended up in a suburb which we didn't think would be in our budget. We would absolutely recommend!
Belinda, Simon and the Lock & Key team were amazing to work with on our latest property purchase. With tight timeframes on our side, Belinda found our dream property within just three weeks. They nailed the brief, communicated clearly throughout, and made the entire process feel stress-free. Friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with! Highly recommend Lock & Key for your next property purchase!
We had the pleasure of dealing with Simon, Haley and the Lock and Key team ending in the successful purchase of our new home in Palm Beach. we where kept well informed weekly during the process was able to insect a number of off market opportunities received excellent market feedback and valued opinions . Simon kept us calm and removed the emotion and successfully secured our new home . We would be very happy to recommend and use the Lock and Key Team in the future .
We had a great experience with Lock & Key Property Buyers. My husband and I are so excited about our new home in Freshwater, it really ticks all the boxes for us.The property was off-market, so we wouldn’t have found it without their help. Hayley and Simon were fantastic from the start and really listened to what we were looking for. Ingrid was also great, showing us a range of properties and giving us honest feedback.Simon also handled the negotiations and secured the house within our budget at a fair price, and was incredibly helpful working through building inspection and solicitor comments. We also really appreciated their guidance steering us away from properties with known build issues.Would highly recommend!
We are so glad we found Simon and the team to help us with our purchase.Being new to Australia and not really understanding how to navigate the market, their expertise was invaluable and enabled us to find our dream home which we wouldn’t have found on our own.We would highly recommend Lock and Key to anyone searching to buy a house, they will ensure you are making the right decision with such an important investment.
Lock & Key came highly recommended from friends, and they certainly lived up to the hype! Simon and his team made the process of acquiring a new property enjoyable, quick (which we requested) and stress-free.The communication was fantastic from our first meeting, and within a day of the brief, they were finding multiple suitable properties. The most valuable part of the process was leveraging their experience and connections in the Northern Beaches, which made us feel confident and comfortable with our purchase.We know we wouldn't have successfully acquired our property without them on our side. I highly recommend working with the Lock & Key Team!! I would definitely work with them again.
If you’re anything like me and you’re trying to buy a property without losing your mind or blowing your budget, you’ve probably thought about using a buyer’s agent. And, if you’re also like me, you’ve probably worried that you’d spend the money and still end up disappointed.That was exactly where I started.I spoke to Simon Dean at Lock and Key, then compared my notes as I met two other buyers agents. Simon just stood out. He was clear, confident, straight-talking and in a market like this, I figured it was worth backing someone who actually knew what they were doing.My budget was tight. My wish list was long. And yet from the moment I signed on, their service was world-class. The onboarding was seamless. My WhatsApp lit up like New Year’s Eve with updates from the team. Then came a proper briefing with Caitlin, and we were moving.A few inspections later with Belinda and Ingrid, we found the place. Belinda negotiated an unbelievable price — genuinely better than I thought possible. I exchanged on 20 November, just a touch over three weeks from the moment I first sat down with Simon.Ten out of ten service. No hesitation.They have the contacts. They know the neighbourhoods. They know the agents. And because of that, they negotiate from a position of strength that I just didn’t have on my own.I couldn’t have asked for a better experience — or a better outcome.
We highly recommend the team at Lock and Key to anyone looking to buy property.We’ve bought and sold multiple times before, but the market has never felt as intense and fast-moving as it does now. We had a clear budget and criteria, but it was starting to feel impossible to keep up.Once we brought Lock and Key on board, everything changed. Instead of heading into battle every weekend, we finally felt supported — like we had a team in our corner.Ingrid was fantastic. Within just a few weeks, she found us an off-market property that ticked all the boxes — and it came with no competition. She negotiated hard to get us the best price and truly had our best interests at heart throughout the process.Having someone else handle the negotiation was such a relief — especially someone as experienced and committed as Ingrid. We now have a beautiful home in a suburb that once felt out of reach, and we couldn’t be happier.Thanks to the whole team at Lock and Key. Five stars.
Couldn’t recommend the team more highly. They have been a pleasure to deal with. If you want a dedicated team of property experts to help you find your home, look no further.
We loved working with Karlena from Lock & Key! They made the whole process of buying our home so easy and stress-free. Karlena really listened to what we wanted, gave great advice, and went above and beyond to help us find the perfect place.She’s super professional, friendly, and always quick to respond. Couldn’t recommend Karlena and the Lock & Key team more highly!
We had a fantastic experience with Lock & Key from the moment I spoke with Simon for the first time until we purchased our new home. Simon and Hayley are a pleasure to deal with and have such great knowledge of the Northern Beaches and connections with the residents and agents. The whole team is personable and professional, we felt looked after at every stage of the search and purchase. I had been looking in Freshwater over the past few years, this becoming more serious this year and was unable to find anything suitable. I believe it was only possible to find the perfect home for us with the help of Lock & Key. From engagement to purchase was 3 months, I would not have been able to achieve this result on my own. I cannot speak highly enough of our experience and would highly recommend Lock & Key for anyone looking for their next home.
Karlena and the team and Lock & Key were fantastic! I engaged them to help me buy my first place in the lower north shore and the process was so smooth. I was always shown properties that fit my brief, I was able to do inspections mid-week without other potential buyers around, Karlena took great videos which were a huge help when I was unavailable for inspections, and having the whole team available on Whatsapp meant that I felt very supported through the whole process. And Karlena was great at handling the negotiations and helping me secure my new place. I would highly recommend!
I engaged Lock & Key as my buyer's agent to assist with purchasing my first property. The team were lovely to deal with; very professional and communicative throughout. While I can't speak to the full scope of their property search service, as the home I ended up buying was actually found by a family member just a few days after engaging them. With that said, they handled the negotiation process smoothly and took the stress out of securing the purchase, which I really appreciated as a first-time buyer.
We recently bought an apartment with Lock and Key and could not be happier with their service. I was constantly messaging real estate agents and going to inspections with my 1 year old and it was exhausting. After spending months missing out and feeling disheartened, we engaged Lock and Key. They swooped in and got us exactly what we wanted within our price range. Simon and Hayley were great with communicating and thorough in their searches. It was great to bounce ideas off of them and have someone who was on your side. Their team was warm, friendly, and responsive. We would definitely use them again if we needed to!
Highly recommended. We had a very positive experience with the team and feel we had a great outcome. We secured a property that originally we felt was outside our budget - but benefitted from team expertise.
Hayley and Simon were professional throughout our property search. Their capability in the negotiation process was outstanding.Thank you for helping us achieve a great outcome.Steve and Lindsay, Freshwater
I must say that I am not one for writing reviews but in this case Belinda, Simon and her team at Lock and Key truly deserve one. After being in NY for the past 22 years and coming back during Covid trying to find a property for our young family in Sydney was proving to be a really difficult task. Our lack of knowledge of the Sydney market was proving to be frustrating. We felt like we were missing opportunities and good solid advice.First impressions for me are important and felt when we first met with Belinda and Simon that they understood our brief and had our best interest at heart. Not only that, but their enthusiasm for what they do was endless.We went through so many properties, countless discussions and many walk throughs together some before listing where even made available to the market. Belinda and Simon were always there for a chat and advice and never missed a call.If you are looking for help in the northern beaches Maria and I would highly recommend Belinda and Simon Lock and Key. It really is a jungle out there and they kept us from going under!Thanks guysRobbie, Maria, Ella Sofia and Valentino.
Simply, we could not have brought our house without Lock & Key.The team are 1st class - they listen, are engaged, well networked, pragmatic and provide quality service delivery. In particular, Simon and Haley had so much patience with us as we changed the brief and were "hard to please" on many occasions ... to say "thank you" is an understatement.Without question we would recommend them for your property search.Graham & Libby Hollebon
We couldn't be happier with the outstanding service provided by Lock & Key! Simon, Hayley, and the entire team went above and beyond to find us an off-market property in under 4 weeks. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend their expertise to anyone!
Thanks to Hayley and the whole team at Lock & Key for the fantastic service - I’d never have found my off market property without them. They made the process as stress free as possible. I highly recommend Lock and Key, they are worth every cent.
If you're looking to buy in the Northern Beaches, look no further than Lock & Key Property. Their local real estate knowledge is truly impressive, and their team's friendly approach makes all the difference. When our property search took an unexpected turn, Simon and Hayley adapted quickly and professionally, showing genuine care for our needs. Thanks to their expertise and flexibility, we found our perfect investment property in just a few weeks. Their personalised approach made the whole process enjoyable. For a knowledgeable, responsive team that goes the extra mile and feels like trusted friends, I can't recommend Lock & Key Property enough!
I cannot recommend Hayley and her team enough. We had been searching for a family home for a few years, but with a limited budget, our search wasn’t successful—until we decided to engage a buyer’s agent. We met with a few different agents, but the typical real estate swagger put my husband and me off. Then we met Hayley. I connected with her over the phone, and liked her even more in person. She didn’t feel like a typical estate agent; she was easy to connect with, and I immediately felt I could trust her.After only a few viewings, the team found a great property for us. To be honest, I don’t think we fully saw the value of it at first, but now that we’ve moved in, I feel incredibly lucky to have secured such a wonderful place for our family. I truly don’t believe we would have managed to secure it without Lock & Key’s contacts and expertise. Thank you so much—we believe we will be really happy here!
Simon & the whole team at Lock and Key were fantastic from start to finish. They took the time to understand our specific wants/needs and made sure to show us places that met that brief. When we were left to our own devices we were looking at too many properties and trying to convince ourselves that certain compromises were worth it - they weren’t. What was so clear very quickly is they knew exactly how the market was going to behave. Simon would be able to guess within 20-30k a price that something would sell for even if the listing price was well off. In the end Simon was part realtor and part therapist (poor guy) as I was a very anxious first time buyer. He listened to my concerns and we talked through all the realities until I was ready. The thing I can say I feel most confident in is that with Lock and Key I know we bought well. Something worth it’s value and right for us. Now we have our own little slice of paradise in Manly. Would we recommend them, absolutely! We already have to a couple friends who are looking.
We recently used Lock & Key to help us buy a property on the Northern Beaches. We had been looking for months with no luck and within 2 weeks of engaging with them, we'd exchanged contracts on our dream home. The whole team were an absolute joy to deal with and they took all of the stress and worry out of the whole process. I can't recommend them highly enough.
After searching for a property for 9 months we were recommended by friends to engage Simon and Hayley to help us in the process having had such a great experience themselves.The team were all lovely and really took on board what we were looking for and identified a lot of off market opportunities in a hugely competitive and lowly stocked market for us to look at. When we found our ideal property, Simon was extremely helpful in guiding us on potential renovation work and costs, how to navigate closing the deal and answering all our final questions!We would not hesitate to engage Simon, Hayley and the team again the whole process was excellent from start to finish. Thank you all again for helping us to find our first home.
Without Lock & Key I would not have found my dream home. It was a perfect result and I cannot express my gratitude for their exemplary service, nor can I recommend them highly enough.Lock & Key’s professionalism, communication, teamwork and friendliness are second to none. This is how you buy property stress free! It was a wonderful experience and throughout the entire process, I felt very supported and part of an incredibly dynamic, responsive and caring team.Thank you, Simon, Hayley and team.
Recently moved to the Northern Beaches from UK to be with family, searching for a property was a minefield until Lock and Key were recommended to us, they were absolutely brilliant, took the pressure off us and they were very friendly and efficient, we now own a property on the Northern beaches.Thanks to the whole team, you guys are great.
After a year of searching for our forever home, we connected with Simon and Hayley to help us find the perfect house. Within the first week of connecting, Simon had found 2 beautiful homes and after 2 weeks we found the house that was everything we had asked for. It was as if they had been able to match everything on our wish list perfectly. It was an incredible experience.Not only did they find us our dream home, throughout the process Simon's professionalism, guidance and support was instrumental in getting us through the tough negotiation process. We absolutely couldn't have done it without him by our side.We will be forever grateful to both Simon and Hayley for their compassion, kindness, generosity and support they gave us throughout this process. More importantly, we want to acknowledge their skills and professionalism which allowed us to buy off market, in a time that was almost impossible to find something. Thank you both for making our dream come true.
Thank you, Hayley and Simon, for helping us purchase our recent property. After initially thinking we could handle this ourselves with no success, we hired Lock & Key. With their help, professionalism, insight, and negotiating skills, we are now happy first-time homeowners. We could not be more grateful. Our only regret is not engaging Lock & Key sooner.
Simon and Hayley were very supportive and knowledgeable within industry. They know the agents well and also supported us with local builders at open inspections to provide an estimated costs guide for potential renovations on the property. Great experience to have someone within the real estate cult to provide guidance.
We were very happy with the service we received from Hayley, Simon and the whole team at Lock & Key.They’re very professional and knowledgeable, but also friendly and enjoyable to spend time with.They went out of their way to make the process fit in with us and our schedule. We have 2 small children, so all meetings were at our home. My husband works full time long hours in the city so they even made evenings work, and were very patient and efficient lining up weekday viewings that worked for our tight schedule.Attending viewings with Hayley was a really nice experience to have someone to get any tiny detail answered for us and bounce ideas off of.They arranged for a builder to view the house with us before we decided to buy so we knew with confidence that we could do the renovation we have planned within our budget. Simon’s input and attention to detail with this process was invaluable.The response time of the whole team was always extremely quick, we felt very guided and well supported throughout the whole process.We definitely recommend the team at Lock & Key!
I have just used Tracy Black and her vendor advocacy services through Lock and Key to prepare and sell a home via auction in Balgowlah Heights. Tracy’s knowledge, support and guidance was second to none and she made the process so easy for me to navigate in what would otherwise have been a very stressful situation. I would highly recommend her services to anyone wanting step by step guidance to bring their property to market. It is extremely reassuring to know you have somebody on your side who you can trust and will work in your best interest to make sure you get the best result possible. I would highly recommend Tracy to anyone want to sell their home.
So happy to post this review for Lock & Key. Simon, Hayley, Caity and the team were amazing to deal with. From the outset they set up a WhatsApp group and kept us apprised of all the properties they viewed on our behalf together with accompanying comments and videos/photos and their recommendations. After spending over a year looking at properties we were so glad to get our weekends back and let them do the hard work! We viewed a house on Saturday, had contracts reviewed the same day and the building inspection done on Monday morning and then Simon negotiated directly on our behalf from there. Contracts were exchanged Tuesday morning and we had our dream house at last 😊. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thanks Team
We managed to buy our perfect family home thanks to Lock & Key. After spending many frustrated weekends trying to do it all ourselves, we engaged the Lock & Key team. After two weeks of searching and negotiating with the vendor side, we got The House! We couldn’t be happier and look forward to building our memories here.
We used Lock & Key Property Buyers Agents to find us our first home in a really challenging Sydney property market. Dealing with the team was easy, and we were able to buy a great property off market which was a lot less stressful.The team assisted us right from the start of the process to scope out a realistic property, through to exchange and ultimately settling.I would highly recommend using Lock & Key Property Buyers Agents to anyone considering buying property in the area.Thank you Hayley, Simon and the Lock & Key Property Buyers Agents team
We were referred to Lock & Key by another client, and I would equally recommend them to any home buyer wanting to get into the market and even find another property. Haley and the team have not only been guiding us through the whole process, but went out of their way to find opportunities for us to consider. I would not approach getting into the property market without their support. The fees paid to them are well worth it and is earned back through off market opportunities they bring to the table. They are well connected and their suggestions of other experts that you require during the conveyancing process really makes this a one stop shop. Thank you very much for the effort and assistance during our home buying process!
We highly recommend Lock & Key for your property search. Simon, Hayley and the team are easy to work with, responsive and very knowledgeable. They helped us to refine our search area and requirements and then found the perfect house for us within days.
We had the greatest experience with Lock & Key - 5 + stars!! Simon and the team helped us through the entire buying process and moving from interstate they really provided the expertise we needed to understand the local market. We bought our new home recently completely off market, it has everything we wanted and exceed what we thought would be achievable! Simon's relationship with local agents meant we where ready and able to quickly move and secure our property in less than week.Without Lock & Key I have no doubt we would still be looking. I have already started recommended them to friends...Thank you to the whole team including settlement inspections, moving & cleaning referrals etc.
When we moved back to Sydney from QLD we knew we wanted to be in the northern beaches but it wasn’t an area we knew well . After speaking with numerous agents and viewing even more homes after 6 months we still hadn’t found anything . We got in touch with Simon and Belinda and I’m very grateful we did .From day one they were on the case . Extremely professional and personable they took time to find out what we wanted and went beyond the obvious to find us a fabulous property that was off market . We’d never have known about it without them .Belinda’s knowledge and contacts in the local market has been and continues to be invaluable .They’ve been a pleasure to work with and I’d recommend them to everyone.
Lock & Key helped us find a great off market property and provided excellent guidance through the sale. Their focus and expertise as buyers agents on the Northern Beaches attracted us to them - and they did not disappoint. Thank you Simon and team
Simon, Hayley & Caitlan we fantastic to work with. They found the perfect home for our family within a few weeks. We are very pleased with the result & their services.
Simon, Hayley and team were great to work with, with incredible knowledge of the Sydney market. They provided great advice and were highly responsive. Nothing seemed like too much trouble and no pressure to pursue a property if we were not comfortable. All in all, highly recommend especially if you are living overseas and you need good independent advice on the ground in Sydney.
We used Lock and Key’s services when we wanted to move back to Sydney from living in rural NSW. We found them to be very professional and knowledgeable about property in our sector of the market. They kept us informed at every point in their exploration of properties for us and were flexible when we broadened our request. We greatly valued their advice, thought they were trustworthy, unemotional, prompt and on the ball. We were delighted they were able to secure a property we liked and love living in for a price acceptable to us. We very much enjoyed working with the team and happily recommend their services.Ray and Jill, Balgowlah Heights
Simon and his team assisted our purchase, helping us to save more money than his cost by a significant margin and with his background offered excellent advice on the build of the property. Am very good experience indeed
Fantastic team. Simon and Hayley lead the way, but their entire team is knowledgeable, professional, and prompt. They know all the right people and ask all the right questions. They are a genuine team who care about their clients and deliver on their promises. I highly recommend them.
We had been looking in the market for some time without luck! We engaged Simon and his team on Monday, saw a property on Wednesday and had exchanged by Saturday! The property exceeded our expectations and the price point was on the money.The Lock and Key Team were amazing end to end on the process and the level of communication pre and post exchange has been second to none.The team truly cares and have been supporting us post exchange to get into our new place.Don't waste your time - speak to lock and key!
After spending 18 months looking for a property ourselves and being frustrated that many good properties seemed to sell before we found out about them, we engaged Lock and Key to find our next home.We had a very particular list of inclusions and some firm exclusions on what we were seeking.Simon, Hayley, Tracy and Caitlan from Lock and Key were wonderful to deal with, attentive in keeping us abreast of opportunities and managed to find us an off-market home that ticked nearly all the boxes for us, and it was within our budget.We are so pleased we engaged the team at Lock and Key, they found the perfect home for us.Thanks Simon and Hayley.
Five stars isn't enough ! Working with Simon and Hayley has been a fabulous experience from day one. We had been looking of a family home for 12 months with no success and within 8 days of working with this power couple we bought our family home. Lock & Key have gone above and beyond even helping us organise movers & cleaners. The process and communication at every stage was very clear and easy to understand. The level of service has been incredible, any questions or concerns were addressed straight away via text or phone call. We were never waiting around to hear back, they jumped on the phone straight away which was so refreshing !
Simon and his team have absolutely blown our expectations out of the water. Not only did they help us find potential homes off market, that otherwise we would have never had access to but with Simon being a builder by trade, he helped us make good decisions in real time. Ultimately the team at Lock & Key Properties helped us find our dream home in a very tough market with low supply and high demand dynamics, and managed to do at a price well below the asking price!! Genius.Even since we've purchased the property, the team has continued to guide us and connect us with great trades as we look to take occupancy and begin renovations.I don't think I've recommended anything or anyone as highly as I recommend the team at Lock & Key Properties. Incredible!
FAQ
Can you help me find off‑market properties on the Northern Beaches?
Yes – part of a buyer’s agent’s role is to leverage industry networks to uncover off‑market listings and pre‑market opportunities that aren’t publicly advertised, increasing your chances of securing premium properties ahead of other buyers.
How competitive is buying property on the Northern Beaches?
Northern Beaches properties often sell quickly due to limited supply and strong buyer demand, especially in suburbs like Freshwater, Narrabeen, and Dee Why. We guide you through pricing strategy, off-market opportunities, and negotiation tactics to help you secure your ideal home.
Can you help with auctions and private sales in Northern Beaches suburbs?
Yes – whether it’s a Manly apartment at auction or a Mona Vale house by private treaty, we represent you in both scenarios in the Northern Beaches suburbs. Our team develops a tailored strategy for each property based on suburb dynamics and buyer competition.
Do you provide insights on the Northern Beaches lifestyle and amenities?
Yes – we advise on school zones, transport links, beaches, and local facilities in each suburb, helping you select a location that matches your lifestyle, not just property preferences.
Do you assist first-home buyers on the Northern Beaches?
Yes – we provide guidance on suitable suburbs, off-market opportunities, pricing strategy, and negotiation, helping first-home buyers make confident, informed decisions.
Find Your Next Property in Northern Beaches?
Whether you’re buying your first home, relocating to Sydney’s Northern Beaches, or seeking a strategic upgrade,
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