Luxury Real Estate
Gold Coast, Asia & Beyond

Simon and Penny Davies

We mentioned to a friend that we were looking to purchase an investment  however the prices in our hometown, Gold Coast were becoming too expensive compared to their returns.

He recommended we contact Rick Flay, advising that he was very experienced in the overseas market, and nothing would be too much trouble.

From our first meeting with Rick, it was clear that he had an extensive understanding of the overseas market, providing several options within our budget.

He arranged everything from sourcing the right property to obtaining detailed financials and ensuring full transparency throughout.

He was able to secure a property within our budget assisting when it came a full tour of the property to signing documents.

The level of service and trustworthiness made all the difference.

We would recommend Rick Flay if you are looking to purchase property either here in Australia or overseas.

Karl Scholl and Robyn McGuiggan

Over the years I have worked with many real estate agents purchasing investment properties, however I have to say that Rick Flay has been one of the best agents I have worked with. Rick understood our criteria perfectly, including that we were looking at initially an investment property, but a unit that would eventually become our home on the Gold Coast. Because this was not just an investment property, it had to meet very specific criteria. Rick successfully engaged with the developer of our preferred unit to get changes made to the layout, floor covers etc to accomodate our needs. At very short notice he found us an excellent conveyancing lawyer and helped liaise between lawyer, developer and us to finalise the sale while we were travelling overseas. We were so impressed with the service Rick provided that we are once again working with him to purchase another investment property on the Gold Coast.

Neil Murphy

Over the past five years I have had the opportunity to work with Rick Flay on a number of potential property acquisitions both in the U.K. and in Europe. My experience has been extremely positive as Rick has delivered value to the process at every step. Firstly we were able to take benefit of his extensive network and engage in properties before they officially came to market, giving us the benefit of early review. Secondly Rick brought a choice of financiers to us who could assist in helping us acquire at attractive rates and utilising the flexibility associated with linked opportunities. At all times Rick clearly understood our criteria ( which changed occasionally ) and presented opportunity but did not sell in any forceable manner. Therefore I am very much looking forward to working with Rick again in Majorca and Menorca I am sure in doing so Rick will give us the edge which will result in an even more successful outcome.

Brent Persico

I would strongly recommend Rick Flay based on his work for me as a Real Estate Agent on the Northern Beaches of Sydney during his time here. The Northern Beaches of Sydney is one of the most prestigious and expensive areas of Real Estate in Australia. It’s a peninsula with a population of approximately 250,000 people. Therefore limited supply of houses and apartments and ever increasing prices. Rick helped me source valuable properties for investment and for purchase, refurbish and sale. Unlike almost every other Real Estate Agent I had met up until that time, Rick had a genuine interest in property and a genuine understanding of the marketplace. I could provide him with a documentation of the property I was looking to purchase and he would watch the marketplace on my behalf, along with myself and then advise me accordingly when a property I might be interested in was coming onto the marketplace I can’t think of another agent at that time who was even interested in this most basic of follow ups to help engender and grow a business relationship. As a result of early success in purchasing great properties at the right price, Rick and I struck up a successful business relationship which was mutually beneficial during his years working here. The follow on from this, was that when selling a property, Rick had a fantastic knowledge of the marketplace plus most importantly he had a strong list of existing clients who he could contact who might be interested in buying the property as well. Either before or at auction. To this day I still own some of the properties he advised me to buy. and I have also sold several properties at great profit due to the continued demand in the Northern Beaches marketplace.

Albert Mackey

I have worked with Rick on several transactions, buying and selling, over the last 12 years. He is a dedicated property professional who will go the extra mile to deliver for his clients. Strong negotiation skills and always full of really useful advice. Excellent communicator who I can highly recommend.

Eddie Costigan

I have known Rick Flay for a number of years. During that time he has sold two houses for me in Sydney. One in Balmain and one on the Northern Beaches. He has also been successful in selling off the plan units in two beachside developments that I was involved with. Rick is an expert communicator and very thorough in following up and following through with what he starts. Rick never stops until he finds a buyer. I would have no hesitation in recommending Rick to sell your property.

Nick Miller

It can be an anxious time selling your Mallorcan property, when you’re not on the spot. Rick Flay and his staff sorted that – gave us clear advice about our sale, created a visually exciting and effective marketing campaign and found us a buyer who completed on the purchase within eight weeks. They handled all the viewings and conversations with buyers, making it painless. Tremendous – just the level of service we wanted from our agent! Great communication throughout and an introduction to a great lawyer who went above and beyond to support us. It’s been a pleasure to deal with Rick.

Tatiana

Our experience with Rick Flay was great. Rick helped us to sell our property in Brisbane. He is a skilled professional negotiater, responsible, and from the very beginning of our communication he provided us with the necessary information about the real estate market and what to expect. He explained the strategy he is going to use and kept us informed at all times. It was a pleasure to work with such a professional. We were very pleased with the results of Rick Flay’s work in selling our property.