February 2025
SMSF
House
Darwin, NT
Purchase
$490K
Current
$640K
Growth
+$150K
+30.6%
Compounded p.a.
21.8%
3 1 2 966m²
Rob Power — Buyers Agent · Investing Nationally. Supporting Home Buyers Locally.
Securing elite property.
Data over emotion.
An independent buyer's agent securing investment property nationally for Australians building serious portfolios — and family homes locally for buyers across Cairns. Rigorous research, disciplined selection, downside-first thinking.
Previous Acquisitions
Real outcomes from disciplined buying.
Live totals — every metric below is calculated directly from the properties I've secured for clients. Updated in real time.
53
Properties Secured
$40.14M
Client Portfolio Value
$5.19M
Client Equity Created
19.9%
Avg. Annualised Growth
About Rob
People over transactions.
I've spent the better part of a decade — 8 to 10 years — investing in Australian property through multiple market cycles, building a multi-million dollar personal portfolio along the way. That experience was sharpened working alongside some of the country's established national buyers agents, learning what genuinely separates a good purchase from a costly one.
Somewhere along the way, the industry lost something. I started Rob Power Buyers Agent to bring connection, clarity and integrity back to the relationship between a buyer and their agent — no spin, no pressure, just honest, transparent work done in your corner.
Here in Cairns, that means something deeper. For local home buyers, I'm not chasing a quick flip or a yield figure on a spreadsheet. I'm helping you match a home to the life you'll live inside it — for 10, 20, even 30 years. That's a responsibility I don't take lightly.
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Have a real conversation Recent Acquisitions
Properties secured for clients.
Every deal chosen for long-term fundamentals — and tracked with annualised, compounded returns.
April 2025
House
North Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$683K
Current
$780K
Growth
+$97K
+14.2%
Compounded p.a.
11.8%
4 2 2 583m²
April 2025
Off Market
House
Darwin, NT
Purchase
$552K
Current
$712K
Growth
+$160K
+29.0%
Compounded p.a.
23.8%
3 2 2 360m²
April 2025
House
North Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$660K
Current
$755K
Growth
+$95K
+14.4%
Compounded p.a.
11.9%
3 2 2 601m²
May 2025
Off Market
House
Palmerston, Darwin NT
Purchase
$650K
Current
$829K
Growth
+$179K
+27.5%
Compounded p.a.
24.5%
3 2 2 519m²
May 2025
Off Market
House
Palmerston, Darwin NT
Purchase
$650K
Current
$812K
Growth
+$162K
+24.9%
Compounded p.a.
22.2%
4 2 2 484m²
May 2025
House
North Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$685K
Current
$734K
Growth
+$49K
+7.2%
Compounded p.a.
6.4%
4 2 2 350m²
June 2025
Off Market
House
Darwin, NT
Purchase
$680K
Current
$830K
Growth
+$150K
+22.1%
Compounded p.a.
21.5%
3 2 2 449m²
June 2025
Off Market
House
Palmerston, Darwin NT
Purchase
$560K
Current
$642K
Growth
+$82K
+14.6%
Compounded p.a.
14.3%
3 1 2 517m²
June 2025
Off Market
House
Palmerston, Darwin NT
Purchase
$655K
Current
$875K
Growth
+$220K
+33.6%
Compounded p.a.
32.7%
3 2 2 802m²
July 2025
Off Market
House
North Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$650K
Current
$735K
Growth
+$85K
+13.1%
Compounded p.a.
13.9%
4 2 4 350m²
July 2025
Off Market
House
Palmerston, Darwin NT
Purchase
$700K
Current
$840K
Growth
+$140K
+20.0%
Compounded p.a.
21.3%
4 2 2 419m²
July 2025
House
Darwin, NT
Purchase
$782K
Current
$850K
Growth
+$68K
+8.7%
Compounded p.a.
9.2%
4 2 2 487m²
August 2025
Off Market
House
Palmerston, Darwin NT
Purchase
$710K
Current
$810K
Growth
+$100K
+14.1%
Compounded p.a.
16.6%
4 2 4 774m²
August 2025
Off Market
House
Darwin, NT
Purchase
$710K
Current
$826K
Growth
+$116K
+16.3%
Compounded p.a.
19.3%
3 2 2 603m²
August 2025
House
North Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$680K
Current
$730K
Growth
+$50K
+7.4%
Compounded p.a.
8.6%
4 2 2 349m²
September 2025
Off Market
Granny Flat Potential
House
Granny Flat PotentialRegional NSW
Purchase
$560K
Current
$673K
Growth
+$113K
+20.2%
Compounded p.a.
26.9%
3 2 1 702m²
October 2025
House
North Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$705K
Current
$740K
Growth
+$35K
+5.0%
Compounded p.a.
7.3%
4 2 2 392m²
September 2025
Off Market
House
Darwin, NT
Purchase
$700K
Current
$795K
Growth
+$95K
+13.6%
Compounded p.a.
17.9%
4 2 2 508m²
September 2025
Off Market
House
North Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$710K
Current
$740K
Growth
+$30K
+4.2%
Compounded p.a.
5.5%
4 2 4 392m²
August 2025
Off Market
House
Regional NSW
Purchase
$525K
Current
$619K
Growth
+$94K
+17.9%
Compounded p.a.
21.2%
3 1 1 620m²
September 2025
Off Market
House
Darwin, NT
Purchase
$785K
Current
$866K
Growth
+$81K
+10.3%
Compounded p.a.
13.5%
4 2 2 629m²
August 2025
Off Market
House
Regional NSW
Purchase
$480K
Current
$598K
Growth
+$118K
+24.6%
Compounded p.a.
29.2%
3 1 1 589m²
September 2025
SMSF
House
Cairns, QLD
Purchase
$798K
Current
$880K
Growth
+$82K
+10.3%
Compounded p.a.
13.5%
4 2 2 667m²
August 2025
House
Cairns, QLD
Purchase
$742K
Current
$861K
Growth
+$119K
+16.0%
Compounded p.a.
18.9%
4 2 2 392m²
September 2025
Off Market
House
Palmerston, Darwin NT
Purchase
$702K
Current
$770K
Growth
+$68K
+9.7%
Compounded p.a.
12.7%
3 3 2 382m²
November 2025
SMSF
Block of Units
Launceston, TAS
Purchase
$695K
Current
$740K
Growth
+$45K
+6.5%
Compounded p.a.
10.9%
4 3 3
November 2025
Off Market
Subdivision Potential
House
Subdivision PotentialCairns, QLD
Purchase
$625K
Current
$725K
Growth
+$100K
+16.0%
Compounded p.a.
27.8%
4 1 1 784m²
November 2025
House
Granny Flat PotentialBrisbane, QLD
Purchase
$925K
Current
$1.00M
Growth
+$75K
+8.1%
Compounded p.a.
13.7%
4 2 2 800m²
November 2025
Off Market
House
Hobart, TAS
Purchase
$600K
Current
$675K
Growth
+$75K
+12.5%
Compounded p.a.
21.5%
3 1 1 572m²
December 2025
Off Market
House
Cairns, QLD
Purchase
$740K
Current
$830K
Growth
+$90K
+12.2%
Compounded p.a.
24.5%
4 2 2 550m²
December 2025
House
Launceston, TAS
Purchase
$640K
Current
$690K
Growth
+$50K
+7.8%
Compounded p.a.
15.4%
3 1 2 685m²
December 2025
Off Market
Renovator
House
RenovatorReno +$40KHobart, TAS
Purchase
$800K
Current
$940K
Growth
+$140K
+17.5%
Compounded p.a.
36.1%
4 2 2 695m²
December 2025
Trust Account
House
Hobart, TAS
Purchase
$800K
Current
$840K
Growth
+$40K
+5.0%
Compounded p.a.
9.8%
4 2 6 529m²
December 2025
Off Market
House
West Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$725K
Current
$770K
Growth
+$45K
+6.2%
Compounded p.a.
12.2%
4 2 2 400m²
December 2025
House
SMSF PurchaseNorth Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$650K
Current
$695K
Growth
+$45K
+6.9%
Compounded p.a.
13.6%
4 2 2 300m²
January 2026
Pre-Market
House
Cairns, QLD
Purchase
$720K
Current
$797K
Growth
+$77K
+10.7%
Compounded p.a.
26.1%
4 2 2 445m²
December 2025
Off Market
House
Redbank Plains, QLD
Purchase
$790K
Current
$867K
Growth
+$77K
+9.7%
Compounded p.a.
19.4%
3 2 2 339m²
January 2026
Off Market
House
Launceston, TAS
Purchase
$655K
Current
$696K
Growth
+$41K
+6.3%
Compounded p.a.
14.8%
3 2 1 699m²
December 2025
Pre-Market
House
Cairns, QLD
Purchase
$615K
Current
$673K
Growth
+$58K
+9.4%
Compounded p.a.
18.8%
3 1 1 726m²
February 2026
Off Market
Renovator · Granny Flat Potential
House
Renovator · Granny Flat PotentialReno +$25KLaunceston, TAS
Purchase
$530K
Current
$595K
Growth
+$65K
+12.3%
Compounded p.a.
38.7%
3 1 5 819m²
February 2026
Pre-Market
House
Launceston, TAS
Purchase
$630K
Current
$668K
Growth
+$38K
+6.0%
Compounded p.a.
18.0%
3 1 2 697m²
March 2026
Off Market
Renovator
House
RenovatorWest Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$600K
Current
$630K
Growth
+$30K
+5.0%
Compounded p.a.
19.2%
4 2 2 614m²
March 2026
Pre-Market
House
East Melbourne, VIC
Purchase
$750K
Current
$764K
Growth
+$14K
+1.9%
Compounded p.a.
6.9%
3 2 2 349m²
March 2026
First Homeowner
5% Deposit Scheme
Unit
5% Deposit SchemeBrisbane, QLD
Purchase
$1.00M
Current
$1.06M
Growth
+$60K
+6.0%
Compounded p.a.
23.4%
3 2 1 206m²
February 2025
Pre-Market
House
Cairns, QLD
Purchase
$719K
Current
$775K
Growth
+$56K
+7.8%
Compounded p.a.
5.7%
4 2 2 512m²
April 2026
Off Market
2-Bed Converted to 3-Bed
House
2-Bed Converted to 3-BedLaunceston, TAS
Purchase
$512K
Current
$600K
Growth
+$88K
+17.2%
Compounded p.a.
128.0%
3 2 2 802m²
May 2026
Off Market
House
Cairns, QLD
Purchase
$710K
Current
$735K
Growth
+$25K
+3.5%
Compounded p.a.
36.9%
3 2 2 550m²
April 2026
SMSF
House
Regional VIC
Purchase
$575K
Current
$589K
Growth
+$14K
+2.4%
Compounded p.a.
13.3%
3 2 2 348m²
April 2026
Off Market
House
Regional VIC
Purchase
$605K
Current
$612K
Growth
+$7K
+1.2%
Compounded p.a.
6.2%
3 2 2 378m²
February 2019
Personal Acquisition
House
Ipswich, QLD
Purchase
$305K
Current
$912K
Growth
+$607K
+199.0%
Compounded p.a.
16.1%
3 1 1 1,350m²
July 2024
Personal Acquisition
House
Bundaberg, QLD
Purchase
$470K
Current
$660K
Growth
+$190K
+40.4%
Compounded p.a.
19.1%
3 1 1 554m²
March 2021
Personal Acquisition
House
Albury, NSW
Purchase
$360K
Current
$664K
Growth
+$304K
+84.4%
Compounded p.a.
12.3%
3 1 2 648m²
Important Information
All figures shown above are indicative only and reflect estimated current market values as at June 2026. Current valuations are derived from independent market data, comparable sales and desktop assessments — they are not formal bank or registered valuations and are subject to change with market conditions. Compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) figures normalise as hold periods lengthen and may fluctuate materially for properties held less than 12 months. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. The information on this page is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Investors should obtain their own professional advice before making any property investment decision. Rob Power and iScout Property accept no liability for decisions made in reliance on this information.
What the industry says
Trusted by the agents
who open the doors.
Access to off-market and pre-market property is earned, not bought. Here's what local selling agents say about working with Rob.
"Working with a wide range of buyers agents, you quickly learn who genuinely advocates for their clients, and Rob is absolutely one of those standouts. Rob continuously goes above and beyond. He'll pick up the phone after hours, chase opportunities that others might miss, and put in the legwork required to secure the right property for his buyers. His knowledge of the market is solid, his instincts are sharp, and he has a genuine ability to spot value and opportunity early. What truly sets Rob apart is the way he builds relationships. He treats agents with respect, communicates clearly, and works collaboratively, which in turn opens doors to off-market and pre-market opportunities for his clients. That sort of access only comes when a buyer's agent has earned trust, and Rob has certainly done that. His tenacity, professionalism, and work ethic make him a pleasure to deal with. If you're looking for a buyer's agent who genuinely works hard, acts with heart, and will push to create the best possible outcomes for his clients, Rob is a great buyer's agent."
What I Handle — For You
Research, negotiation and due diligence — end to end.
I handle the entire buying process so you can stay focused on what matters — building the portfolio, not chasing it.
Market & Suburb Research
Real data — not hype — so every property is backed by strong fundamentals.
Property Selection
Only investment-grade properties that fit your goals make the shortlist.
Due Diligence
Price, condition, risks and rentability — no surprises after settlement.
Negotiation
All agent communication handled to secure the right property at the right price.
Contract & Settlement
From contract review to settlement — nothing slips through the cracks.
Ongoing Support
Property manager intros and future portfolio decisions, beyond settlement.
Cairns Home Buyers · The Success Package
From confusion to clarity.
Buy like a professional.
A complete, step-by-step process for home buyers — designed to help you beat the competition, not overpay, and avoid the costly mistakes that catch out 90% of first- and second-time buyers.
Start Your Journey01
One-on-One Initial Consultation
We sit down to understand what you're really looking for — and what you're not. No pressure, no script — just clarity.
02
The Brief — Buyer & Seller Psychology
Locations, non-negotiables, strategy: forever home or stepping stone? Add value or buy turnkey? We define the brief together — and unpack how sellers and agents think on the other side.
03
Get Your Ducks in a Row
Brokers, banks, accountants, timeframes, conditions — all aligned before we ever step into an open home. This is what lets us act faster than the competition.
04
Source the Right Properties
Pre-market, off-market and on-market opportunities — sourced through industry relationships you can't access alone. You see what most buyers never will.
05
Inspecting With Purpose
What to look for. What to say to agents. What absolutely not to say. Every inspection becomes an intelligence-gathering exercise — not a wishful walk-through.
06
Market & Property Analysis
Comparable sales, value indicators and preliminary due diligence — checking overlays, flood, bushfire and other hazards before emotion takes over.
07
Offer, Negotiate, Win
Eliminate competition. Don't overpay. Act with confidence. This is where most retail buyers either freeze or get fleeced — it's also where I add the most value.
08
Control the Asset
Property under contract, locked away. Now we finalise due diligence, finance and approvals — without the panic that comes from doing it the wrong order.
09
Settlement Prep
Coordinated handover so settlement day is a non-event — pre-settlement inspection, utilities, insurance, keys. You move in, not around it.
You stop guessing. You stop overpaying. You start buying like the people who do this every day — because now, one of them is on your team.
Cash-Flow Calculator
Model any deal in under a minute.
Punch in a purchase price, deposit and rent — instantly see the mortgage repayment, weekly cash flow, and gross & net rental yield. Numbers update live as you type.
Inputs
AUD
%
% p.a.
years
AUD / wk
% of rent
AUD / yr
Other Expenses = council rates + landlord insurance + maintenance buffer. Excludes strata (apartments) and depreciation.
Weekly Cash Flow
After mortgage, mgmt and expenses · pre-tax
-$230
≈ -$11,938 per year · negatively geared
Monthly Mortgage
$3,202
On $520K loan
Gross Yield
4.96%
Rent ÷ price
Net Yield
4.07%
After expenses
Breakdown
- Deposit (cash in)$130,000
- Loan amount$520,000
- Gross annual rent$32,240
- Property management− $2,257
- Other expenses (council, insurance, maintenance)− $3,500
- Annual mortgage repayments− $38,421
- Annual cash flow-$11,938
- Cash-on-cash return (yr 1)-9.18%
Estimates only. Excludes stamp duty, depreciation and tax effects. Real-world numbers will vary with rate changes, vacancy and capital growth.
Get In Touch
Let's see if we're a fit.
A no-pressure discovery call. The goal is to understand your objectives and decide whether working together makes sense.