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Byron Bay
Architectural new build
Concrete and timber-clad contemporary, native garden, clean architectural lines.
Northern Rivers · NSW
Northern Rivers real estate, sold by someone who lives here.
Owner-operated, locally-licensed, honest about the price you'll actually get. Selling homes from Ballina to the Tweed.
Your agent
Northern Rivers, NSW
Hi, I'm Brandon.
I'm a licensed real estate agent based in the Northern Rivers. DeFrax Realty is an independent agency — no franchise overhead, no scripted process, no upstream royalties. Working directly with sellers and buyers across Ballina, Byron, Tweed, and the surrounding region.
I started DeFrax Realty because the real estate experience most people get is impersonal and over-priced. You should know your agent, talk to them directly, and get a property valued for what it'll actually sell for — not a number designed to win the listing.
Class 1 Licensed Agent #20436788 · Corporation Licence #10145871
Why DeFrax Realty
Direct. Independent. Local.
Independent agency, locally focused. The structural advantages — written plainly, without claims I can't back up.
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Shires
Active service across Ballina, Byron, Tweed, and Lismore / Richmond Valley — every brief grounded in the right local market.
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Suburbs
From the Ballina headlands to the Tweed Valley — eighteen-plus suburbs in active scope across the four shires.
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Franchise overhead
Independent agency. No commission split, no scripted process, no upstream royalties cutting into your sale.
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Local focus
Northern Rivers is the entire scope. Every listing, every appraisal, every conversation — grounded here.
Selling
Selling your property?
When you list with DeFrax Realty, you get my full attention from appraisal through to settlement. Honest pricing, professional marketing, and direct communication through every stage.
Honest appraisal
Real comparable sales, no inflated number to win the listing. You get the price your property will actually sell for, with the data behind it.
Tailored marketing
Professional photography, online listings, social media, signage — sized to your property. No cookie-cutter package.
Direct communication
You speak to me, not a call centre. SMS, email, or call — at any stage of the sale, from first appraisal through to settlement.
How it works
Selling with DeFrax Realty.
From first appraisal call through to settlement. Straightforward, in writing, no surprises.
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Free appraisal
You book a call. I visit your property, walk through with you, check comparable sales from the last 90 days, and give you a realistic written price range. No pressure to list.
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Marketing plan
If you list, we agree on a marketing plan sized to your property — photography, online listings, signage, social, database. Priced clearly upfront, no hidden charges.
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Inspections & offers
Inspections scheduled to suit you, with weekly written feedback on enquiries and viewer numbers. Every offer presented in writing — including the ones I don't recommend.
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Negotiation & settlement
I run the negotiation, talk you through every counter-offer, and stay engaged through cooling-off, finance, building & pest, and contract signing. All the way to settlement.
Got a property to sell? The first conversation is always free.
Book a free appraisal →Buying
Buying in the Northern Rivers?
Whether you're a local upgrading or a first-home buyer relocating from the city, I help you navigate the local market — what's good value, what's overpriced, and what's actually a 6-month renovation hiding as a “fixer-upper.”
Even if you're not buying through a property I've listed, I'm happy to share my honest read on areas, price trends, and timing.
Buyer FAQ
Common questions from buyers.
Got a question that isn't here? Send it through — I'll add the answer if it's useful for other buyers.
The Northern Rivers
Hinterland, headland, and a long stretch of honest coast.
Service area
Where I work.
The Northern Rivers — from the Ballina headlands up through Byron and the Tweed, inland to Lismore and Casino. If your property sits inside this region, I can help.
Cape Byron — the headland I work from.
Ballina Shire
- Ballina
- Lennox Head
- Skennars Head
- Alstonville
- Wardell
- Wollongbar
Byron Shire
- Byron Bay
- Suffolk Park
- Bangalow
- Mullumbimby
- Ocean Shores
Tweed Shire
- Murwillumbah
- Tweed Heads
- Kingscliff
- Pottsville
- Cabarita Beach
- Uki
Lismore / Richmond Valley
- Lismore
- Casino
- Goonellabah
- Alstonvale
Outside this list? Get in touch — I'll let you know if I can help, or refer you to a trusted agent in your area.
Listings
Properties for sale.
DeFrax Realty opens for listings from August 2026. The homes below are indicative— a sense of the kinds of properties common to the Northern Rivers and the kinds I'll be selling.
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Lennox Head
Modern coastal
Clean white render, minimalist build, walking distance to the headland.
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Cabarita Beach
Hillside coastal
Stacked-block design on the rise, ocean glimpses, golden-hour suburb.
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Bangalow
Hinterland retreat
Dark timber cottage, deep verandas, festoon lights, eucalyptus surrounds.
Want to know when real properties hit the market? Subscribe and I'll send a short note when something new lists with DeFrax Realty — no other email, no spam.
Free appraisal
What's your property worth?
Free, no-obligation appraisal. I'll come to your property, look through it properly, check comparable sales, and give you a realistic price range. No pressure to list.
Contact
Get in touch.
Phone
0497 215 132Servicing
Ballina · Byron · Tweed · Lismore
and surrounding Northern Rivers
Meetings by appointment
Hours
- Monday – Friday · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday · By appointment
Prefer to write?
For appraisals, jump to the appraisal form above. For everything else — buying questions, market read, or just a chat about the area — email or call directly.