Are buyers agents worth the money?

Update: 2025-08-10

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We spoke to resident finance journalist Harry O'Sullivan about his recent piece on buyers agents - do you need one, what do they cost, are they worth it, when do they come in handy? And all that good stuff.

You can read Harry's piece here on Your Mortgage:

https://www.yourmortgage.com.au/compare-home-loans/should-you-hire-a-buyers-agent

00:35 - Savings tip

02:20 - What are buyers agents

03:30 - Popularity of BAs

04:28 - Usefulness for investors

05:50 - Their cost

08:36 - Time is money

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