We don’t list properties. We position assets.

Three years ago, we redefined holiday management in the Northern Rivers. Now, we’re applying those same forensic standards to the way you buy and sell.

Stay well. Own smart. Belong completely.

The problem with traditional real estate

Many agents follow a tired rulebook. A sign in the dirt, a generic listing and a hope that the right buyer is looking this week. In a market as nuanced as ours, hope is not a strategy.

At Pilot Hill, we’ve shifted the focus and engineer the outcome. We’ve replaced the traditional 'list and hope' approach with a disciplined, strategy driven framework designed to protect your equity and optimise your exit.

The Pilot Hill framework

At Pilot Hill, we threw the old rulebook out the window. We built a proprietary sales framework designed to convert interest into equity. We don’t just show people a house; we sell them a change of Rhythm.

As active investors ourselves, we speak the language of ROI. We understand capital growth, tax depreciation and yield optimisation. When we represent your home, we aren't just selling square meterage, we are selling a high-performance lifestyle backed by real-world data.

Our process is simple and strategic.

Stage 1: The Acquisition

The Goal: Buy with an exit in mind.

The Strategy: We use real-world, regional insights to find ‘The Anchor’. Properties with the land size, orientation and architectural bones to outperform the market over time.

Stage 2: The Optimization

The Goal: Maximise yield; Minimise friction.

The Strategy: Whether through high-performance holiday management or strategic long-term leasing, we apply our Reset Framework to ensure your asset is always market-ready.

Stage 3: The Realisation

The Goal: Capture the premium.

The Strategy: When it’s time to move, we don’t just list. We tell a story and manufacture the desire that justifies a premium price.

Our storytelling architecture

We use cinematic content and authentic narratives to create ‘must-own’ desire. We find the soul of the home and we position it directly in front of your ideal buyer.

Our Oceanstays pipeline

Your buyer is likely already in our network. Thousands of high-net-worth guests stay in our Oceanstays sanctuaries every year. They aren't just visiting; they are testing the lifestyle. When you sell with us, you gain direct access to an exclusive database of people already dreaming of making the Northern Rivers permanent.

Our forensic preparation

We apply the ‘Impeccable Reset’ to your sale. From minor architectural tweaks to full-scale styling and staging, we ensure your asset is market-ready and positioned to command a premium over years, months or days before the first camera click.

Beyond settlement

We manage your entire property lifecycle.

  • Acquisition: We help you find the anchor.

  • Optimisation: We manage the stay and the yield.

  • Realisation: We execute the strategic exit.

This is the Pilot Hill difference. We aren't here for one transaction; we are here to optimise the journey of your investment.

High performance. Low ego.

We’ve built our reputation on being business-minded experts with a local heart. We’ve rejected the ‘suit and tie’ persona in favour of real-world investment experience and results driven execution. We are your neighbours, your fellow investors and your strategic partners. We are the invisible thread that ensures your move is as flawless as an Oceanstays arrival.

Strategy wins

We’ve built our reputation on being business-minded experts with a local heart. We’ve rejected the ‘suit and tie’ persona in favour of real-world investment experience and results driven execution. We are your neighbours, your fellow investors and your strategic partners. We are the invisible thread that ensures your move is as flawless as an Oceanstays arrival.

Our proof

We don’t ask you to trust our ‘marketing fluff’ when you can trust our data. Our sales arm was born from the same high-energy ethos that achieved a 9.6/10 owner satisfaction rating and occupancy rates up to 46% above market averages at Oceanstays.

Case Study: 22 Bushy St

The estate had been sitting quiet for months. Handfulls of vacant blocks were untouched. The market was stagnant. We deployed our framework to reshape the narrative. We moved away from ‘selling a block’ to ‘visualising a future’ underpinned by a solid investment framework. A wave of genuine interest and a sale within 4 days at a price that delighted the Vendors.

“Kristy was fantastic from the outset. She clearly knew the market and knew how to advertise to our advantage, as against similar properties listed at the time. Her knowledge of the market, coupled with her understanding of marketing and advertising gave us the edge. Kristy exceeded our expectations and I have no doubt if we'd have gone with any other agent, we would not have been so happy or successful.” - Gerardine, Vendor

Case Study: 22 Yamba Rd

Previously listed and withdrawn after months without a result. We applied our framework and deployed our marketing expertise. Within 2 weeks enquiry surged, multiple offers landed and the home was sold with a result that delighted the Vendors. We now support the new Owners with holiday management to optimise their ROI.

“We are so grateful to have had you manage this property and now sell it for us, we honestly feel like it has been such a great experience.” - Victoria, Vendor

Your Asset Strategists

  • Kristy McGrath

    PRINCIPAL



    Kristy brings a rare blend of corporate level commercial judgment and real world investment grit to the Northern Rivers.

    As the founder who built Oceanstays from a single idea into the region’s premier holiday brand, she has mastered the art of high-performance positioning. She doesn't just ‘list’ a home; she engineers a ‘must-own’ narrative that moves a buyer from initial interest to a strategic outcome.

    With a personal portfolio spanning residential, rural and commercial assets, Kristy speaks the language of the investor because she is one. Having sat on both sides of the closing table, she reads the market early and drives negotiations with a calm, forensic discipline.

    Backed by the Oceanstays in-house marketing and operations engine, Kristy provides a level of strategic reach that is unrivalled in the region. Sellers trust her to cut through the noise, anticipate the roadblocks and deliver results.

    Stay well. Own smart. Sell strategically.

  • Dr Alicia O'Neill

    ASSET STRATEGIST & NEGOTIATOR

    The Gold Coast & Northern NSW



    Alicia brings a formidable track record of business-minded execution and investment grit to the Gold Coast and Northern NSW market. Having successfully built and sold a series of high-performance chiropractic practices, Alicia understands the anatomy of a successful exit. She traded the clinical world for her true professional passion: property. It’s a sector where she has spent years building significant personal wealth through strategic acquisition and multiple successful residential ‘flips’.

    This background as a business owner and seasoned investor means Alicia doesn't just ‘list’ a home. She identifies the hidden levers of value. She understands the sweat equity and tactical positioning required to identify an investment opportunity and move an asset from ‘listed’ to ‘sold at a premium’.

    Operating with the forensic discipline of a practitioner and the instincts of an entrepreneur, Alicia replaces ‘agent ego’ with a results-driven mindset rooted in transparency, hard work and follow-through. Backed by the Oceanstays marketing engine, Alicia ensures every property is positioned with a clear narrative and a laser focus on the final outcome.

    Stay well. Own smart. Sell strategically.

  • Andre Rikz

    ASSET STRATEGIST

    Northern NSW



    TBC

Ready for a strategic move?

If you’re tired of the noise and ready for a business-minded, strategy-driven approach to your sale, let’s talk.

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