Our take
A New Farm property investment adviser and buyers agency based in Brisbane led by Karl Barnard. Its 22 reviews average 5.0. Reviewers describe suburb research backed by data, inspection videos and help after settlement with conveyancers and property managers. Most clients are investors, with some first home buyers.
- Investors
- Research led
- Home buyers
Who will you deal with?
The Barnard Group was founded by Karl Barnard, who the website says has more than 15 years as a property developer, renovator and investor after an earlier career in IT and financial services. Reviews mention his team but name only Karl, who appears in every one, so expect to deal with him directly.
From the firm's own website, its ABN record and what clients say in their reviews. Checked October 2026.
What clients say
Recent reviews from the firm's Google Business Profile.
"Exceptional Buyers Agent – Money Well Spent" 1. Outstanding communication throughout the entire journey From the very first conversation through to settlement, Karl kept me informed at every stage. There were no surprises, and I always knew what the next steps were and why they mattered. 2. Took the time to educate, not just advise Karl didn't simply tell me what to do—he explained the reasoning behind every…
Karl has been an exceptional buyers agent helping us through the entire process of purchasing our first home over the last few months. Karl came as a recommendation from a friend and we couldn’t have been happier with the level of service and support offered. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Barnard Group to anyone looking to buy a new home or investment property. I genuinely believe we would still be looking,…
Karl has supported my property journey over many years by providing excellent support and guidance. This was long before he started offering his services to the public. He is highly skilled, personable and has a genuine interest in your success. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants a competitive advantage when it comes to
Checked against the ABN register
| ABN | 85 669 860 093 |
|---|---|
| Registered entity | THE BARNARD GROUP PTY LTD |
| Entity type | Australian Private Company |
| ABN status | Active since 20 Jul 2023 |
| GST | Registered since 20 Jul 2023 |
| Registered location | QLD 4154 |
| Business names on this ABN | — |
Company 'The Barnard Group Pty Ltd', registered since 2023. Checked October 2026.
From their blog
The Barnard Group publishes articles on its own website — one of our listing criteria. Latest post we found:
How to Find High-Growth Suburbs: A Professional Research Framework - The Barnard Group
Published 23 Feb 2026
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