The Nelis Group is a boutique buyers agency built for people who want to invest with confidence, clarity, and a long-term plan. Founded in Brisbane and operating nationally, we help growth-minded professionals, athletes, and families build high-performance property portfolios through disciplined strategy, data-driven research, and a personalised experience. We combine a high-performance mindset with practical, grounded advice. Every client gets a clear plan, access to markets they wouldn't reach on their own, and ongoing education that builds their understanding of each decision. Our focus isn't on hype or volume. It's on buying well, holding well, and building wealth that compounds over decades. Clients work with us because they want a direct relationship with their team. They value a process that is structured yet approachable, strategic yet easy to follow. We guide them through the entire journey: strategy, suburb selection, sourcing, negotiation, and settlement. And we do it with a level of care usually reserved for elite performance environments. The goal is simple. Help clients grow their portfolios without overpaying, without unnecessary stress, and without wasting years trying to figure it all out alone. That approach has been recognised across the industry. - Nominated across three categories at the 2026 Australian Buyers Agent Awards: Buyers Agent of the Year, Buyers Agency of the Year, and Referral Network of the Year - Named one of 15 national expert contributors to the SPI Fast 50 2027, alongside some of Australia's most recognised buyers agents and analysts - Featured on Smart Property Investment, Pizza and Property, and other industry platforms - REB Rising Star finalist, 2025 If you want a more considered, long-term approach to property investing, The Nelis Group is built for you.
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20 Reviews
The negative gearing debate is asking the wrong question The debate about negative gearing has been loud. Whether the old rules return. Whether the ne...
by James Nelis
The number that's stopping you probably isn't the real number. At some point in the property investment journey, a version of the same question arrive...
by James Nelis
When the rules change, the money doesn't leave. It moves. The rules are confirmed. The clients working through this market right now have recalibrated...
by James Nelis
Great experience highly recommend
Property: Highton, VIC
Working with James and The Nelis Group was an outstanding experience from start to finish. They made what can often be a stressful process completely seamless and stress-free. James took the time to thoroughly understand our needs and criteria before beginning the search, which gave us immediate confidence that we were in capable hands. As two people with limited time to dedicate to property hunting, we are incredibly grateful for James' proactive approach. He managed the entire search process, including liaising with agents, which lifted a huge burden off our shoulders. His in-depth knowledge of the market and sharp attention to detail helped us secure an investment property that met all of our expectations. James’ extensive network and expertise in the national real estate landscape also opened up opportunities in multiple high-potential suburbs across the country, giving us flexibility and a strong selection of options to choose from. We truly enjoyed our buying experience with Jame
Property: Glenvale, QLD
James and his team provide extremely thorough service throughout and post. They don’t miss a thing and are extremely diligent.
Property: Sebastopol, VIC
James went above and beyond for us with our SMSF property purchase. From day one, he assembled a team around us that we could genuinely trust, which made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. What really stood out was his ability to execute a clear strategy and keep everything tracking smoothly throughout the entire process. His communication, professionalism, and attention to detail gave us a lot of confidence every step of the way. Thanks to James and his team, we achieved an excellent result and secured a property we’re extremely happy with. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a buyers agent who truly cares about getting the best outcome for their clients.
I had the pleasure of working with James and The Nelis Group three property purchases - back to back to back. From the outset, James helped me build a clear plan alongside my broker and accountant, and guided me in identifying areas that aligned with my goals and budget. Throughout the search, he explained why certain properties didn’t stack up and worked hard to secure both purchases within the target price range. Once we were under contract, his team helped keep everything on track and provided valuable support during tenant selection for both properties. They were responsive, thorough, and genuinely invested in the outcome. I couldn’t recommend James and The Nelis Group more highly
I had the pleasure of working with James and The Nelis Group on the third of three property purchases - back to back to back. From the outset, James helped me build a clear plan alongside my broker and accountant, and guided me in identifying areas that aligned with my goals and budget. Throughout the search, he explained why certain properties didn’t stack up and worked hard to secure both purchases within the target price range. Once we were under contract, his team helped keep everything on track and provided valuable support during tenant selection for both properties. They were responsive, thorough, and genuinely invested in the outcome. I couldn’t recommend James and The Nelis Group more highly.
Property: Melton West, VIC
Property: Bohle Plains, QLD
Property: Wilsonton, QLD
