Industry Insider Property
About the company
Industry Insider Property is a buyers agency based in Melbourne, founded by Andrew Date, who is also a buyer agent at the company. The company operates on a percentage-based fee model fixed in advance, with fees ranging from 1% to 2.5% of the purchase price. It offers a happiness policy allowing clients to walk away at any time during the contract by email.
A comprehensive 69-point checklist is used when assessing properties. Services include research, negotiation, due diligence, bidding at auction, and purchasing property on behalf of clients. The company acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation.
What customers say
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Reviews
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We engaged Industry Insider Property to buy our family home in Melbourne. The team listened to our requirements and defined a narrow search area. Through existing local relationships, the team found us an ‘off-market’ property. They handled the negotiations, settlement and went above and beyond to offer renovation advice. The search was quick, we only looked at three places, and the communication was fast and effective. The team have helped us to purchase a long-term family home and we couldn’t have done it without them !
We used industry insider after failing to sell our home at auction first time around. Andrew and his team were just fantastic - held our hands through the whole process up to and after closing date. We sold through them because of Andrew's contacts in the industry and his ability to deal with multiple agents all at the same time. And having it sell off market was just ideal. Can highly recommend
We could not have dreamt of a smoother more efficient process than what we have experienced with Andrew and the Industry Insider team. From our first meeting we have had a feeling of trust and support. This continued from our purchase of a new apartment in Toorak to the selling of our treasured family home of 30+ years in Hawthorn. Andrew's knowledge and attention to detail has made a difficult process become seamless. We cannot recommend him more highly.
Working with Andrew and his team was an excellent experience. From start to finish, they were professional, supportive, and easy to deal with throughout the entire property purchase process. Andrew delivered a fantastic result and made everything feel smooth and straightforward. He was consistently responsive, honest, and clear in his communication, and his strong understanding of the market really stood out. We highly recommend Andrew and his team.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Andrew after matching one of our off market properties with one of his buyers. Andrew was thorough, professional, and clearly committed to achieving the best outcome for his client. Communication throughout the process was seamless, which made the collaboration smooth and efficient. We would highly recommend working with the Industry Insider property team.
We first worked with Andrew when he helped us purchase our first home in Elwood, and recently worked with him again to secure our second home in Mount Eliza. Having now gone through the process twice, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. Andrew’s knowledge of the market is exceptional, and his communication is always prompt, clear, and proactive. Throughout the process, Andrew and Lala were consistently one step ahead, anticipating the next move and helping us position ourselves strongly. Where Andrew really stands out is in negotiation. His strategy and guidance gave us a real edge and helped us secure the right property with confidence. Buying property can be stressful, but having someone this experienced and organised in your corner makes a huge difference.
We have finally found our dream family home — and we truly couldn’t have done it without Andrew & Lala. We had been working with Andrew and Lala for a few months to buy our first home as a family of four. There were many inspections, contracts, nagotiations and auctions along the way, but Andrew showed up every single time with positivity, enthusiasm and genuine care. Not once did we feel unheard or like our dream wasn’t achievable. When we lost hope throughout the process, Andrew held onto it for us. His mindset, energy and belief in the journey carried us through. Andrew always had our best interests at heart. He was personable, patient, incredibly knowledgeable and consistently went above and beyond to support us. He took the time to truly listen and understand what we wanted — and he educated us so much along the way. He helped us see the bigger picture: that it wasn’t just about buying a home, but about making a smart investment that would set our family up for years to come. Lala was equally incredible. She was so prompt, organised and made all the behind-the-scenes pieces come together seamlessly. Her communication was outstanding and everything always felt smooth and under control. What stood out most was that we never felt like they were simply “working for us” — we genuinely felt like we were a team on this journey together. And now we can finally say, “when we walked in, it felt like home.” That feeling was worth the wait. We are beyond grateful and would recommend Andrew and Lala to anyone looking for a buyers advocate who truly cares
Buyers agents in Melbourne compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 11 businesses in this category in Melbourne are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Property Home Base | ★ 5,0 | 503 | Yes |
| 2 | Elite Buyer Agents | ★ 5,0 | 363 | Yes |
| 3 | Industry Insider Property (this page) | ★ 5,0 | 323 | Yes |
| 4 | Your Australian Property Buyers Agents | ★ 5,0 | 174 | Yes |
| 5 | National Property Buyers | ★ 5,0 | 157 | Yes |




