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We assist our clients to take a strategic approach to property. For more information please visit our website www.locatenegotiate.com.au

Locate Negotiate is a licensed property advisory business that works independently on behalf of its clients. We have decades of experience working in the property industry in the areas of property buying, seller's advocacy, consultancy and commercial tenant advocacy. The team are highly skilled, passionate and dedicated about achieving the right outcome for their valued clients. Locate Negotiate o

perates in the Sydney and Brisbane metropolitan areas. Their loyal client base has developed through referred business built on our understanding reputation for meeting their clients' expectations.

25/05/2026

What separates a good deal from a great one? John’s answer is simple.

18/05/2026

Vendor Advocacy - Paddington
We were engaged by long-term clients to manage the complete sale process of this Paddington townhouse on behalf of two owners, including one based overseas.

Our role involved: • Advising on pre-sale strategy • Managing presentation improvements and upgrades • Overseeing agents and campaign direction • Guiding negotiations and decision making throughout the process

Presentation was a key factor in maximising buyer interest and ensuring the property was positioned correctly in the market.

The campaign generated good enquiry and multiple offers, however one buyer clearly stood out above the rest. With the market conditions remaining somewhat subdued, we advised our clients to secure the standout offer and move quickly to exchange prior to auction.

Another strong result achieved through prudent advice, strategic management and working closely with the selling agent to ensure every decision remained in our client’s best interests.

Property sold prior to auction.

11/05/2026

Residential Buyers Agent | Menai

A perfect match for our clients.

John recently secured this Menai property for our buyers, a home that delivered on the brief and ticked the right boxes from both a lifestyle and long term property perspective.

Buying well is never just about finding a property. It is about understanding value, reading the market, negotiating strategically and making sure the right opportunity is secured when it presents itself.

Congratulations to our clients on a fantastic result.

21/04/2026

This Is How He’d Play It
It’s one thing to ask it. It’s another to answer it under pressure.

20/04/2026

Case Study: Caringbah - Vendor Advocacy
We were engaged to provide vendor advocacy advice and support in preparation for the sale of this family home.

The property needed a facelift before going to market, so our role was to develop a pre-sale strategy, coordinate improvement works, assist with agent selection, and oversee the campaign from start to finish.

This included managing quotes, helping control the budget, engaging a builder to coordinate works, carrying out due diligence on pricing and strategy, and keeping our clients informed throughout the process.

Despite some challenges with the floor plan, the campaign generated buyer interest and an acceptable offer was secured.

Close oversight, proactive management of the selling agent, and consistent communication helped achieve the result.

14/04/2026

What Tenant Representation Looks Like in Practice
Not every commercial leasing matter is straightforward, and that is where the right advice matters.

This is what tenant representation can look like in real time. Inspecting premises, pressure testing options, speaking with agents, working through competing considerations, and helping clients make informed decisions with clarity around what is actually on offer.

When businesses are searching for new premises, there is often far more involved than simply finding a space that looks right on paper. Lease terms, incentives, fitout requirements, timing, costs, risk, flexibility, and stakeholder expectations all need to be carefully considered.

Our role is to navigate the moving parts, troubleshoot issues early, negotiate from a position of experience, and make sure the final outcome stacks up for the client.

Finding the right premises is one thing. Securing the right terms is another.

13/04/2026

When experience pays off.
Sometimes the smartest move is knowing when not to go it alone.

07/04/2026

If you were speaking to a young Steven Roach.
Mark Warren asks the question, and Steve “Blocker” Roach does not hesitate.�Buy property mate, buy property.

John Gibson has spent 35 plus years advising Australians on property decisions, and the best advice is often the simplest, when it is backed by discipline and a long term view.

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01/04/2026

Client feedback like this matters.
“Thoughtful, practical advice at every stage” is how one recent client described working with John while selling one property and buying another at the same time.

That kind of process calls for clear strategy, strong negotiation and experienced guidance throughout, and that is exactly what John aims to bring to every engagement.

30/03/2026

Is Strata Really the Problem?
Strata isn’t always the issue. Bad strata is. John explains why proper due diligence matters before you sign.

Address

16 Wurrook Circuit
Caringbah, NSW
2229

Telephone

+611300008006

Website

http://www.locatenegotiate.com.au/

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