Member Resource Hub
This page is part of your private Shortlist learning library. Each resource here is built for expat buyers who want to move from broad ideas to a focused buying plan.
Prioritise Your Brief
The Goal
Now that you’ve clarified what kind of property suits your goals, it’s time to prioritise. A clear brief is the filter that saves you from endless scrolling and second-guessing. When you define what matters most, everything else becomes faster and easier. By the end of this page, you’ll have a concise property brief built around your purpose, price, and non-negotiables.
Pro Tip: This single step removes roughly 80 percent of apartments and half of all houses that do not fit your criteria. That means weeks of saved search time and a sharper focus on what truly works.
📄 Priority Filter Template
Download the Priority Filter template to sort every property feature into three simple categories: Essential, Preferred, and Bonus. This is how we teach clients to stay disciplined and avoid overwhelm when comparing listings.
Property Focus Worksheet
Use this worksheet to build two or three clear property concepts based on your Step 1 brief.
Each concept should define your purpose, price, and must-haves. This is the foundation you will use when applying the SMART Filter in Step 2.
💡 Blog: From Idea to Brief - How to Build a Clear Buying Concept
Read how we help expats turn vague goals into structured briefs that actually work.
This blog explores real examples and explains how clarity early on transforms the rest of your buying journey.
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