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LP Advisory

Registration Active· VIC Licensed · Lou Lihari · REBAAMelbourne, VICEst. 2023
4.9
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1Offices
3Yrs active
101 Moray Street, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205
03 9498 3131

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  • Registration: Active · VIC Licensed · Lou Lihari · REBAA
  • Website reviewed: Website present and reviewed
  • Office location: 1 office location on record
  • Contact details: Contact information on record
  • Data source: Official register
  • Profile last updated: 13 July 2026

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Office locations

  • Primary office

    101 Moray Street

    South Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3205

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Business overview

Boutique South Melbourne advocacy firm founded in 2023, led by registered licensee Lou Lihari — a former listing agent and auctioneer with close to three decades in Melbourne real estate. States it represents buyers only and stays independent from selling agents and developers. Around 50% of client purchases are secured off-market; average 47 days from engagement to purchase. Focus is inner Melbourne within ~15km of the CBD.

Specialisations

Home Buyers (Owner-Occupier)First Home BuyersPrestige & LuxuryAuction BiddingInterstate & Expat BuyersProperty Investors

Based on publicly available information and CompareMyAgents research. Last updated July 2026.

Best for

Inner-Melbourne buyers who want a director-led brief from advocates who previously ran the selling side.

Awards & Recognition

  • REBAA Accredited Member

    Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia

    Membership
  • REIV Member

    Real Estate Institute of Victoria

    Membership
  • PIPA Member

    Property Investment Professionals of Australia

    Membership
  • Finalist — Buyers Agent of the Year (Residential PPOR)

    Australian Buyers Agents Awards · 2026

    Award
  • Finalist — Buyers Agent of the Year

    REIV · 2024

    Award

Services & pricing

ServicePrice
Full-Service Buyer's AdvocacyFee on enquiry
Auction Bidding & NegotiationFee on enquiry
Off-Market SearchFee on enquiry
Vendor AdvocacyFee on enquiry
Strategy CallFree 30-minute strategy call

Pricing based on publicly available information. Verify directly with the consultant.

Editorial assessment

What we love

  • Directors are former listing agents and auctioneers, so they know how Melbourne campaigns and auctions are actually run.

  • Around half of client purchases are secured off-market, with a 47-day average from engagement to purchase.

Where it falls short

  • Founded in 2023 — a shorter firm track record than most on this list, though the directors are long-established.

  • Deliberately limited to roughly 15km from the CBD; no coverage of outer-suburban or regional Victoria.

Based on CompareMyAgents research. Independent assessment — not provided by the business.

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Reviews(65)

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Google reviewa month ago

Lou has been exceptional from start to finish. We were purchasing from overseas and needed a team we could trust to manage everything on the ground, from property inspections and sourcing off-market listings through to successfully handling the auction process on our behalf. Thanks to Lou and his team, we secured a fantastic property under the listed value, and the entire experience was seamless and professionally managed throughout. We couldn’t be happier with the service provided and would gladly recommend LP Advisory to anyone looking for expert property guidance. Money very well spent!

Sam Breekveldt

Sam Breekveldt

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Google review5 months ago

Lou and Alana were brilliant from the start. They sourced my dream flat in a tightly held complex, in quick time and for a great price. They found a flat that had everything and more on my wishlist. However, it was not for sale or even listed off market. Lou went the extra mile and negotiated a sale with the previous owner. Lou and Alana know the market inside and out. They really look out for their clients. They are great communicators and a pleasure to work with. I couldn't be happier with LP Advisory and would recommend them to anyone looking for a property in Melbourne.

Anna Cruice

Anna Cruice

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Google review2 months ago

Lou and the team at LP Advisory are excellent to deal with. We’ve recently worked with them through their vendor advocacy service, where they were appointed to assist with the agent selection and sales process for two homes in Port Melbourne. They were professional, thorough and clear in their communication throughout the process. Their understanding of the Melbourne property market, buyer behaviour and agent strategy was evident from the outset. I would happily recommend LP Advisory to anyone looking for experienced buyer or vendor advocates in Melbourne

Oliver Bruce

Oliver Bruce

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Google review4 months ago

I owe my sanity to Lou and his team. As a fairly naive first home buyer, I felt overwhelmed by the process - until I found LP Advisory. I wish I'd known about buyers' advocates earlier - I would have engaged Lou for the whole shebang! As it was, his negotiation service was outstanding. Having Lou on my side, with his market knowledge and well-established relationships with agents, significantly reduced the stress of searching and buying. At all times his manner was reassuring, calming and supportive, and his advice and recommendations were clear, realistic and grounded in experience. I'm incredibly grateful for Lou's guidance and deftness, incredibly chuffed that he was instrumental in helping me buy my first property, and incredibly sure that you should engage him promptly if you are looking for a buyer's advocate. Thanks Lou and Alana!

Lel Sebastian

Lel Sebastian

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Google review4 months ago

Lou and his team were spectacular in helping myself and my family secure our investment property! Lou is diligent, trustworthy and keen to share his expertise! All our expectations and more were met with this team! When I’m next looking to buy I will definitely be back !

Steph Choi

Steph Choi

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The bottom line

The pitch is that the team knows how auctions and campaigns are run because they used to run them — which is a genuine edge in Melbourne's auction market. Small and young (founded 2023), and the deliberately narrow 15km radius means excellent depth but no help if you are buying outer-suburban or regional.

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