Know what to buy, where it fits, and how to trust it.
A complete toolkit for Australians buying in Melbourne from overseas.
Trusted by Australians buying from the UK, Asia, Europe, the US and beyond.
What you get when you join The Shortlist
Instant access to the Remote Buyer Guide (30-page flagship edition)
Everything inside the toolkit is designed to help Australians buy remotely with precision.
Profile quiz
Property concepts sheet
Suburb matching template
Long distance Off-Market playbook
Remote inspection guide
8-Hour due diligence checklist
Daily market insights
Weekly deep dive Newsletter
Member Q&A + 1:1
The 3 Hurdles Remote Buyers Face
This is the same framework behind every resource inside the toolkit.
Understand your true buying power and build a focused brief based on your long-term plans, family needs and lifestyle goals.
Quickly eliminate unsuitable areas and zero in on the locations that genuinely fit your strategy, budget and future plans.
Complete a comprehensive 360 review to make strong decisions from overseas without needing to return to Melbourne.
What's inside the Toolkit?
A practical set of resources built for Australians buying from overseas.
Identify the right property type for your long-term plans, budget, family needs and future return to Australia.
Turn broad ideas into 2–3 clear property profiles so your search becomes fast, focused and purposeful.
Narrow Melbourne from hundreds of suburbs to the few that genuinely match your brief, without wasting weeks on false starts.
Step-by-step methods and scripts to find properties before they hit the public market, even when you’re not in Australia.
Learn how to complete inspections propertly from overseas. The Remote Inspection Guide shows you how to get reliable eyes on the ground, what footage to request, and how to judge a property properly from overseas.
Learn how to run inspections properly from overseas and how to get reliable on-the-ground checks without flying home.
The complete 360 review covering condition, pricing, rental demand, neighbourhood context and long-term suitability.
Deep-dive analysis, real examples and strategic guidance tailored for remote and international buyers.
Ask questions anytime and get direct guidance on your brief, suburbs, due diligence or next steps.
Our mission is to help remote buyers secure Melbourne property with strength and precision. Through our structured framework & free, expert-led resources, we ensure every buyer, no matter where they live, can make a confident, well-informed offer without travelling to Melbourne.
Real outcomes for Australians buying from overseas.
Over the course of approximately six months, they gave me the time and space to explore different areas while continuously providing valuable insights and unbiased feedback on every shortlisted property. Their guidance helped ensure that any potential purchase would align with both my lifestyle and long-term criteria.
Zhi Hoe Tan | West Melbourne
After my initial discussion with Steve, the broad parameters of my requirements and preferences were established. They certainly made things much easier for me. I would highly recommend Steven Janes to others who are looking to make that all-important property purchase.
Gary P | Amardale
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