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If you are buying or selling property in South Australia from 1 July 2026, you will notice a new layer of identity and source-of-funds checks at the start of every transaction. Here is what is changing, why it matters, and how we keep your sale or purchase moving without drama.
Tranche 2 obligations commence 1 July 2026 — verification required before listing or contract.
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Tony Lawson is a South Australian real estate professional who believes property decisions should be clear, measured, and grounded in reality. He is known for a calm, straight talking approach that cuts through noise and keeps the focus where it belongs — on outcomes that actually matter.
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About the agency
- Who is Tony Lawson Real Estate?
- Tony Lawson Real Estate is a South Australian real estate agency trading as TONYLAWSON PROPERTY & PRESTIGE (ABN 42 674 393 027, RLA 352636). It operates as tonylawson exp in partnership with eXp Realty, with property management delivered through HOSO. The agency covers residential sales, rentals and full-service property management across Adelaide and regional South Australia.
- What areas of South Australia does the agency service?
- The agency services metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia, including the northern suburbs, southern suburbs, Adelaide Hills, Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula and the South East.
- What services does Tony Lawson Real Estate provide?
- Residential property sales, off-market sales, rental listings and leasing, full-service property management through HOSO, free market appraisals, data-backed property snapshot reports, suburb market research and property marketing production.
- How much does it cost to get a property appraisal?
- Market appraisals are free and carry no obligation. Each appraisal is supported by comparable sales evidence and current local market data rather than a headline figure alone.
- Do sellers have to pay marketing costs upfront?
- No. You can choose to pay your marketing costs upfront, or you can use SaleFunder to have them covered now and repaid at settlement. With SaleFunder, vendors have no out-of-pocket marketing expenses during the campaign.
- How is property management handled?
- Property management is delivered through the HOSO partnership with Tony Lawson as the principal point of accountability. The service covers tenant selection, routine inspections, maintenance coordination, rent collection and transparent owner reporting.
- What research does the agency publish?
- The agency publishes original South Australian property research, including suburb reports with median prices and rental yields, the 2025 property market report, analysis of capital gains tax reform, negative gearing lessons from New Zealand, immigration and housing demand, RBA rate impacts and South Australian stamp duty for downsizers.
- How do I contact Tony Lawson Real Estate?
- Call 0404 610 526 or email tony@tonylawson.com.au. Appraisals, sales enquiries, rental applications and landlord enquiries can all be started online at tonylawson.com.au.