
Can you use equity to buy a second property yet?
The short answer: Not always. Usable equity can cover a deposit, but whether a lender will approve a second loan comes down to servicing, which a brok...
by James Nelis


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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The short answer: Not always. Usable equity can cover a deposit, but whether a lender will approve a second loan comes down to servicing, which a brok...
by James Nelis
The short answer: Set the settlement date by working back from when a tenant can realistically move in. On one recent purchase, the seller’s 90 day se...
by James Nelis

A broker for the deal or a broker for the plan There was nothing wrong with the first property I bought. The suburb was fine and so was the price. It ...
by James Nelis
Really good team to work with. As first time investors, we felt confident that we were in good hands every step of the way. Second property already in the works.
Property: Eaglehawk, VIC
This is our 4th purchase through The Nelis Group. James and his team are fantastic and make the whole process as simple as possible. Looking forward to the next one!
Property: Melton West, VIC
Great experience
Property: Wodonga, VIC
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