Richard is a Director known for his strong work ethic, genuine client relationships and a real understanding of the emotions behind buying and selling. Since beginning his real estate career in 2010, he has built a reputation for honest advice, consistent effort and a client-first approach across Bayside. with consistency and care.

What’s your personal connection to the neighbourhood?
Having built my career in Bayside, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the market and the subtle factors that influence value. But what makes my connection unique is that I’m also raising a family here, giving me a personal appreciation of the lifestyle, community and long term appeal that continue to make Bayside one of Melbourne’s most sought after locations.
What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
I bring a rare combination of energy, strategy and genuine care. I’m highly hands on, deeply invested in every campaign, and committed to delivering clear communication and exceptional outcomes from start to finish.
What are some core values you live by?
Integrity, commitment and consistency. I believe trust is earned through honesty, hard work and always doing what you say you’ll do, especially when it matters most.
Tell us about any community initiatives you’re proud of
I’m proud to support local schools, sporting clubs and community events that help strengthen the fabric of Bayside. Giving back to the community that supports our business is something I value greatly.
How has your career led you to the role you’re in today?
My career has been shaped by a relentless focus on growth, learning and delivering results. Each experience has reinforced the importance of relationships, local knowledge and strategic thinking, all of which underpin the way I work today.
What’s something only locals know about this area?
Locals know Bayside offers far more than beautiful homes and beaches, it’s the lifestyle. Whether it’s morning walks along the foreshore, village cafés or the strong sense of community, it’s a place people genuinely love calling home.
Take us through your most meaningful client story.
The most meaningful stories are often about more than the sale itself. Helping families navigate major life transitions, whether upsizing, downsizing or moving after decades in a home, and guiding them with confidence and care is incredibly rewarding.
Why Buxton?
Buxton combines a powerful brand, exceptional people and an unmatched local presence. The strength of the network, the culture of excellence and the shared commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients made it the obvious choice for me.

Reviews

4.97

Richard has a 4.97 star rating, according to realestate.com.au.

Last updated: July 2026

Richard kept me up to date at all times during the process and achieved a positive result for us in testing market conditions.

Nick W

professional dedication

Geng F

Could not be happier with Richard’s efforts, his willingness to go above and beyond was pleasing and nothing was ever a problem when working with Richard on our sale Thanks again Richard.

Dennis and Sarah E

Achieved a great result in a difficult market

Richard T

Excellent

David C

Richard previously sold my Mum's house and I was impressed with his service so didn't hesitate to ask him to sell my place when the time arose. Once again he did a great job.

Sarah W

Richard was an agent of the house we were looking to buy. He has been flexible for inspections, had quick turnarounds on emails/calls. I’d absolutely recommend him if anyone is considering selling in bayside area.

Sagar D

Richard is a gentleman and an absolute professional in the industry. His knowledge in the local market is unparalleled. His client base extensive. He is honest and responsive to all our inquiries. An absolute pleasure to deal with.

Boon K

Richard, with Kylie Charlton at Buxton were a great team, friendly and very professional. Communication was really important to me and I had lots of support and great advice on preparing my home for sale, going to auction and also in seeking my next home. The marketing of my home was well thought out and informed by many years of understanding the local market and buyer behaviour. Ultimately, on auction day my house sold for what we thought it was worth. Thankyou Richard!

Jane H

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Richard. He is indeed a straight shooter . Got us great result selling our house, even in a down market will highly recommend to anyone looking for an honest, highly motivated real estate agent.

Yossi A

Richard is the consummate professional when it came to selling our property. He knows the suburb and market extremely well, which meant that his advice and guidance was invaluable to us. His best asset however is his friendly and helpful demeanor which generated a high level of trust in what has been some difficult market conditions. We would not hesitate to engage Richard again in the future and would recommend him to anyone selling a property.

Gary D

Richard has sounded realestate knowledge backgrounds you can trust, he listens and finds better solutions to get things done efficiently, very happy with his work and results. Thanks Richard!

June L

Richard made the purchase process simple and easy, he was honest and open.

Amy K

This is the third sale Richard did for me. The reason I go back to Richard is because he is very well versed with the market trends. And I always find Richard to be honest. He continuously provided updates before every and after each open which made the sale process seamless and trusting. Richard knew how to market the property. I therefore have no hesitation in recommending Richard because of his A1 professionalism. Also, Richard is always punctual and never let me down.

Jason C

Richard's communication throughout our entire campaign was first class, and I'm confident that this same level of professionalism was shown towards prospective buyers and contributed the the great auction result that Richard achieved,

matthew a

Richard is professional, friendly and delivered a great result result for us. He kept us informed as things progressed on the sale of our home, he listened to our needs/views and provided options when needed to help us reach decisions. He was available to answer questions and typically responded to calls etc. quickly. We've bought and sold through Richard a number of times and would highly recommend him to others.

Emily W

Richard was approachable, friendly and easy to communicate with. He was very efficient in returning calls and answering any questions that we had. A great experience.

Ben C

It has been such a pleasure to work with Richard with the purchase of our home. Richard is well informed and knowledgeable about everything local. We had many questions and requests. They were always met with prompt replies and trustworthy feedback. Thank you Richard! !

Jennifer B

Selling the family home can be a pretty stressful and emotional time for anyone. Richard was a true professional from the very first interaction. His calming nature and consistency across the campaign and beyond was exactly what we needed. The property passed in on auction day but Richards commitment and determination got us the result we needed in the end. I would highly recommend Richard and would happily use Buxton in the future.

Julianne B

As always, Richard never ceases to disappointed. He is fair, personable, communicates clearly and always gets results. We look forward to dealing with Richard again.

Sarah L

Richard is easily approachable, follows through on commitments and does his due diligence on clients needs. Highly recommended

Nimish S

Richard was professional and set realistic expectations for the sale of our property. These expectations were achieved due to his efforts and recommendations. Richard even did some of the small jobs himself to make sure that the property was well presented for the open house. This was very helpful as we were interstate customers. He suggested a good value staging and presentation company.

Jon S

Richard’s communication is exemplary. Always clear and timely. His knowledge of the market is also excellent. Best Agent I have worked with.

Tom S

Richard was successful in obtaining a great offer for a town house in Beaumaris. His knowledge of the market in excellent and he is very skilled in negotiation.

Richard T

Richard was very attentive, highly motivated, alert to changing market conditions and very professional. He responded to questions promptly, even out of office hours, and provided updates, guidance, reassurance and insights throughout the campaign. He has a pleasant, approachable manner, augmented by extensive knowledge of the bayside property market.

Liza P

Richard and his team were a pleasure to work with when selling our home. His market knowledge gave us confidence and communication was excellent. Would recommend.

James L

I have bought and sold properties in the Bayside area with Richard’s help. He knows the market extremely well, is attentive, determined and an excellent communicator. I highly recommend him as your next agent for all real estate buying and selling in Bayside.

Andrew M

We have now sold a couple of places in the bayside area through Richard, and I can confidently say that our experience was exceptional. Richard's professionalism and dedication to his work were evident throughout our interaction. He was always readily available and maintained excellent communication, ensuring that we were well-informed every step of the way. Richard's knowledge of the area was truly impressive. His insights and advice were invaluable in helping us make informed decisions.

David D

Richard's communication throughout the process was outstanding. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the local real estate market and provided valuable insights to help position my property for maximum appeal. His guidance on staging, pricing, and marketing strategies was invaluable.

Simone F

Tireless negotiator who worked through the weekend to get the deal together

Ray V

Richard achieved an outstanding result on the sale of our property. This was the 2nd house we've sold through Richard and his market knowledge and ability to engage the right buyers was first class. The outcome of our sale was well beyond our expectations. Richard also went above and beyond for us to achieve a great outcome. I can't recommend him highly enough

Dave S

Sandringham

I have really enjoyed working with Richard. Not only did he find and assist us with an off-market place to purchase as a buyer but he also sold our place and ensured both transactions went smoothly. Richard is very well connected to the local community and real estate market generally, is very professional and has been a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Richard if you are looking for an agent in the Bayside area.

Richard M

Hampton

Richard was thorough, courteous and professional through the sale process.

Chris V

Hampton

Our experience with Richard has been amazing. We bought our new home for our family through his agency. He is professional and has great knowledge and experience of the realestate market. Our purchase has been smoothly with his involvement. Communication is always quick, and with any requests has been received with ease. Definitely recommend him.

Mariza C

Hampton

Richard was outstanding at communication and detail for our sale.

Claire N

Hampton

Excellent market knowledge

Stephen G

Beaumaris

We found Richard to have an excellent knowledge of the local real estate market. He was professional and approachable, very supportive and always quick to respond to any communications. We have enjoyed working with Richard during the sale of our property.

Cathy E

Sandringham

When I was looking for a property in the Bayside area, I went to the Buxton Sandringham website, found places of interest and made contact with Richard. I found him very helpful and knowledgeable regarding these properties, and arranging inspections outside of open house times. Within days, with his help and professionalism, a deal was concluded.

Bruce M

Sandringham

We are very indebted to Richard for his knowledge and experience of the local housing market. He helped us over a project that took three years. He advised us regarding the design of the property to be built and sold taking account of current buyer priorities and tastes. He also sold the property for us and took great pains to assist us to get a price reflecting its true worth.

Geraldine M

Hampton

We have worked with Richard a few times now and I highly recommend him and his team

Claire D

Richard was an exemplary professional in every way as my chosen agent to sell my family home. From the first point of contact, meeting, advice, prompt responses at all stages before during and after selling - the campaign was respectfully managed. He was very knowledgeable in all necessary facets of realestate and this helped us to know we were in good hands during a stressful time. I highly recommend Richard & thank him sincerely for helping us through such a huge process every step of the way.

Katrina F

Cheltenham

Richard was totally professional and upfront, his planning and general advice was excellent. His communication and recommendations including other persons that could assist with presenting and selling the property were spot on. We were very pleased with his work and the results of his work.

Carol T

It was a real pleasure working with Richard through the process of selling our home. At all times Richard was friendly and very professional and this combination made it much easier for us to let go of our home. Richard has a very good understanding of our local market and was able to answer all our questions with honesty and candour and this made the whole process much easier for us.

Mary B

Beaumaris

Richards local market knowledge and communication when buying was second to none, a great experience.

Brant W

Hampton

Richard and his team successfully secured us a good sale of our property on the appointed day. Their service was impeccable, delivered openly and honestly without gloss. Richard's ongoing updating and reporting was encouraging and easily able to follow. Probably every vendor unrealistically dreams of securing more, but in a relatively slow market, with a context of widespread economic pressures faced by many, the sale price was perfectly reasonable. Richard's approach was strategic and sound.

Simon M

Hampton

We highly recommend Richard Slade as a agent, he gave us very personal attention in selling our property, he also informed us on a daily basis and obtained an agreeable value upon sale.

John and Linda R

Sandringham

Thorough in all areas and very good at communicating status on potential buyers. I chose Richard once again based on his drive to identify buyers and close the deal.

Tony G

Sandringham

I have purchased, rented and sold a Hampton property through Richard without speaking to another agency. Richard is very genuine and demonstrates true customer advocacy in all he does. Richard holds the utmost ethics in all his work and you can absolutely trust his word and advice. Over an 8 period I found Richard to be always willing to help even when there was nothing material in it for him.

DAVID M

Richard helped to secure an excellent property for our client.

Gavin K

The hardest working agent in the area, Richard was pivotal to us achieveing the outcome we hoped for.

Jonno N

Beaumaris

Richard was very professional in the way he managed this sale. His knowledge of the current market was good and his communication regarding this was excellent. He worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible result and his efforts were much appreciated.

Maria A

Highett

Richard is the ultimate professional. He was involved when we bought this house 10 years ago - he has followed up and maintained contact since then, so there was no question as to which agent we would go with on this occasion. Richard virtually nominated the exact final selling price at our first meeting a couple of months ago.

Garry H

Sandringham

We recently sold our property with Richard as our agent, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Richard was professional, approachable, and highly knowledgeable throughout the process. His communication was clear and timely, keeping us informed at every step.

Peter K

Highett

Richard Slade was a pleasure to work with. He was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in achieving the best result. His communication was clear and consistent, and his strategic approach and strong negotiation skills delivered a fantastic outcome. I highly recommend Richard to anyone looking to sell — he’s experienced, reliable, and goes the extra mile.

jacob l

Hampton

I contacted 5 different agents to discuss selling my property. Richard was the quickest to respond, most professional in all my dealings with him and kept constantly checking in. I would highly recommend Richard and would only want Richard to sell any future properties I have.

Rachel P

Very pleasant to deal with professional answered any queries ended up with a great result. Would highly recommend.

Linda T

Hampton

Richard Slade guided us through our sale with straight forward, no embellishment answers to all of my questions and concerns. He was always prompt to answer my missed calls when he was busy, and had as much time as I needed for any discussions. He always put us at ease and made the whole experience much less stressful; we couldn't be happier we chose Richard and his excellent Team at Buxton Real Estate to help us

Greg S

Beaumaris

We had a really good experience with Richard. From the very beginning, he set clear market expectations and ensured we were all aligned on our goals. His experience and knowledge of the local market was evident. He was proactive with communication throughout and kept us informed every step of the way. Overall he made the experience as stress free as possible! Would highly recommend.

Orla D

Hampton East

Richard and his team were excellent to work with. He has extensive knowledge of the market and was consistently proactive with his communication, keeping us updated throughout. The whole process was smooth and we're pleased to achieve a sale prior to auction. Highly recommend!

Wan Lin O

Highett

We are so grateful to work with Richard and his team. They are professional, very good teamwork and easy to work with. Richard has very well knowledge in the market and has lots of experiences in his career! He guided and helped us from the beginning through the end of the campaign. He listened to our needs, prompt responses to any questions, took times to explain without rushing and keep updated us in every stages. We are highly recommended Richard and his team!!

Sarunthorn T

Mentone

We were extremely satisfied with everything Richard did in selling our home. He was very knowledgeable about the market, recommended an excellent strategy and delivered a result that was above our expectations. There were a number of occasions where Richard stepped up to support the process more than we expected. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him for the sale of your home.

Craig B

Hampton East

Excellent knowledge of the market and great expertise around timing of the sale

Kathryn T

Brighton East

Richard stayed in touch for years until we were ready to sell. He gave competitive rates and realistic feedback on market conditions. It took sometime to sell but Richard told us to remain positive and we achieved the result we were looking for. Richard and Nickole worked hard for a positive outcome, provided timely updates and excellent advise. Highly recommend.

Greg E

Beaumaris

Richard is a very honest and hard working agent. He is at every home open not just one of those list and forget agents. I highly recommend him and his team.

Mark S

Highett

We’ve known Richard for a number of years as he has helped us to look for a property to buy. Throughout that time, and also recently when Richard helped us to sell our family home, he has shown expert knowledge of the real estate market, has offered us excellent advice and has been very easy to communicate with. For our recent sale, we felt we were in good hands, and the result has reflected that.

Maureen K

Hampton

Richard knew the market and area extremely well. He gave great advice with regards to updating areas of the house prior to sale and arranged all trades required. We had a timeline for sale which was accurate to the day and in the end achieved a great result. Fantastic job - couldn’t recommend highly enough.

Rory M

Sandringham

I've worked with Richard in the past both as a seller and buyer so it made sense to engage him again to sell my property in Hampton. Richard didn't disappoint and worked hard to get me a good result. I have no hesitation in recommending his services. He continues to be my 'go to' local agent.

Jacqui M

Hampton

Richard was easy to talk with, knew the market and helped us set realistic goals, kept us up to date, advised on what changes would enhance the house and worked hard to help us sell and get the best price.

Ruth H

Hampton

Local knowledge, openess to help us understand what buyers were looking for and what we needed to consider and do were the key to getting the price and result we were after.

Shannon H

Hampton

With over 50 years experience in real estate, I had done my homework on the value of our property. Richard came in on target and did not in any way enhance the value to achieve a listing. At all times he acted professionally and calmly with us nervous homeowners. He achieved the result he nominated.

Peter O

Hampton

Excellent local knowledge, approachable, informative and clear.

Timothy J

Sandringham

Richard is an exceptional agent, professional, honest and a great communicator. His knowledge of the current market stood out and made the whole process smooth and stress free. Highly recommended!

Jodie P

Beaumaris

We were very happy with our relationship with Richard. He was extremely dedicated, hard working and provided us with helpful advice and feedback at all times. He was professional and worked very hard to sell our property in a topsy turvy market. He is very familiar with the market in the Bayside area, in particular Sandringham.

Gail & Tony A

Sandringham

We were very happy with Richard & his team. Excellent knowledge of the area, super professional & reliable. Great communication throughout the campaign. Highly recommend.

Rebecca T

Hampton

I have known Richard over many years, his knowledge and service on this and previous sales has been excellent.

Ron H

Hampton

This is the second property we have sold with Richard and I don't expect it will be our last. I have always found Richard highly professional, willing to walk me through various aspects relating to the sale (often at length) and very well informed of local conditions, recent sales and buyer preferences. Beyond this, he has a very pleasant and engaging manner, and responds quickly to queries.

Liza P

Sandringham

We had a great experience working with Richard and his team. Richard guided us through the sales journey with professionalism and experience. Richard communicates often throughout the process and provides clarity on what to expect through each stage.

Rebecca E

I couldn’t recommend Richard highly enough. He and his team went above and beyond every day to achieve the best possible result in the sale of my home. Highly recommended. 👌

Christopher S

Sandringham

Richard exceeded my expectations. He was dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome on the sale of my property and proved to be highly approachable, dedicated and professional in his dealings with me. His knowledge of the market and understanding of people is phenomenal. He’s easy going and wonderful to deal with. I’m incredibly happy with the outcome and lucky to have worked with him. I had the best experience and would recommend Richard wholeheartedly!!

Natasha P

Sandringham

We recently sold our family home in Hampton to Richard Slade. Through the whole process Richard was professional, understanding, courteous and patient. Home selling is extremely stressful but we found Richard to be diligent, prompt, calming and honest. The negotiation for selling was completed sensitively and with full transparency. We would definitely trust Richard and his team to sell properties for us. We were very happy with the final price too.

Brian A

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