About Us

300+ Properties Purchased.
Here's Who We Are.

A boutique buyers agency that truly cares for their clients. We buy across all states in Australia with our data-driven research and insights.

Our Founders

Meet Peter & Jody Ly

Founders & Principal Buyers Agents

Peter has close to a decade of experience across accounting, banking and finance. Jody's background is in law and media. Together they built their own property portfolio to 7 investments before starting Australian Property Experts to help other investors do the same.

They started the agency because they saw too many investors overpaying, buying in the wrong markets, or getting steered into developer stock that paid the agent a commission but didn't serve the buyer. They wanted to build something where the only obligation was to the client, and to help everyday Aussies build real wealth through property the same way they had.

Today Peter and Jody personally own 18 investment properties across multiple states and have purchased over 300 for their clients. You can see recent results on the case studies page.

If we wouldn't buy it for our own portfolio, we wouldn't recommend it to you.
Peter Ly, Founder

Peter and Jody Ly - Founders of Australian Property Experts

Our Team

Started as Two.
Now We're Eight.

Peter Ly and Mitch Moroney in conversation in the APE studio — Peter Ly with Mitch Moroney, Senior Property Adviser

What started as just the two of us has grown into a dedicated team of eight across acquisitions, research, client management, and operations. Every client still works directly with us, but the team behind the scenes means we can move faster, cover more ground, and be more thorough on every deal.

Mitch Moroney is our Senior Property Adviser and works closely with Peter across client strategy and property acquisitions. An experienced investor himself, Mitch brings over 10 years across property investing, finance and mortgage broking, and has worked alongside Australia's top mortgage brokers.

How We Work

Data-Driven. Investment Only.
1:1 Founder Support

100% investment focused

We don't help people buy homes. Every purchase we make is an investment property, and every decision is driven by the numbers.

Proprietary technology

We built Apex, our property intelligence platform, in-house. Every property is scored across 50+ data points before we even consider presenting it.

No kickbacks

We don't take a cent from developers or selling agents. Our only obligation is to you.

86%+ off-market

Years of buying across every state have built a network of selling agents who bring us their off-market stock before it's listed publicly.

Established only

No new builds, no developer stock. Better value, stronger growth, more equity upside.

The Difference

Doing It Yourself vs.
Working With Us

Without a buyers agent

60+ hours researching suburbs, listings, and market data yourself
Buying based on hotspot lists, news articles, or gut feel
Overpaying because you don't know what a property is actually worth
Negotiating against selling agents who do this every day
No access to off-market deals before they go public
No strategy for how this property fits your broader portfolio

With APE

We do the research, shortlisting, and due diligence on your behalf
Every purchase backed by data across 50+ metrics through Apex
Negotiation backed by Apex valuations, so we push hard on price and walk away when it doesn't stack up
86%+ of our deals are off-market, before they hit the portals
Buying in high-growth, high-yield markets most investors overlook
Ongoing strategy, coaching, and portfolio reviews as you scale

Client Reviews

5.0 on Google. 110+ Reviews.

"As a first time investor I felt like I didn't have a full grasp of what this would entail, but the team at APE made it EASY! The process was so straightforward and seamless, thanks to Peter!"

Cindy Lor Google Review

"After selling our Queensland investment property, we spoke with four buyers’ agents before connecting with Peter. From the first chat, he stood out as positive, realistic, and very easy to understand, with genuine passion for what he does."

Baggy Advincula Google Review

The Process

Strategy to Settlement
in 6-12 Weeks

Week 1

Strategy & Planning

A free first call, then a detailed look at your goals, budget, borrowing capacity, and risk profile. We build your investment strategy around your numbers and identify target markets through Apex.

Week 2-4

Search & Shortlist

We source properties on and off-market across your target areas. Every property is scored across 50+ data points. We only present options that pass our checks.

Week 4-6

Due Diligence & Negotiation

Full due diligence including building and pest inspections, comparable sales analysis, and rental appraisals. Then we negotiate on your behalf to secure the best price and terms.

Week 6-12

Settlement & Beyond

We coordinate with your solicitor, broker, and property manager through to settlement. Keys in hand, tenants secured. From there, ongoing portfolio strategy, performance reviews, and guidance as you plan your next purchase.

Our Clients

Who We Work With

Busy professionalsDoctors, engineers, executives, and business owners who'd rather have us do the 60+ hours of research and only present a property once it passes all our checks.

First-time investorsWant to get started the right way and avoid the expensive mistakes that keep most investors stuck at one property.

Portfolio buildersAlready own one or two properties and want to scale. They need someone who understands lending strategy, equity extraction, and structuring the next purchase.

SMSF and trust buyersPurchasing through a Self-Managed Super Fund or family trust with specific compliance requirements and timelines.

Interstate investorsBased in one state, buying in another. We run every inspection, negotiation, and settlement detail so you never need to fly anywhere.

300+ Properties Purchased.Here's Who We Are.