Hi All,
I’m a new investor and looking to put together a property investment plan, get some advice and look for a buyers agent.
I have been looking into Metropole and integrity property investment mentor’s (daimie patterson). If anyone has used either and could let me know how they found the services?
Thanks!
I am relatively new to property investing too, i have just purchased my first investment property in Brisbane. I used Lloyd Edge from Australian Property Professionals and cannot recommend him highly enough. He provides a full service and organises everything from finding the right property to get you started all the way through to building and pest inspections, property management, finding tenants, negotiating rent etc. He is always happy to meet in person and map out a strategy that suits your goals, he is Sydney based but buys in both Queensland and Sydney. I will certainly be using him for future purchases.
Sorry, completely misread that. I’m not really sure yet, also why I would like to get some advice. I really have no idea where to start when it comes to researching suburbs etc.
Hi Kristy,
Maybe start by chatting with a Mortgage Broker. See, it is no good considering buying in inner Sydney if your finances don’t allow it. Better to get a good idea of how much you can spend. This will likely provide some limits as to “where to buy” right upfront. As well as that, just by answering questions the Broker asks will help you to “learn what is needed”.
With the major changes to investment lending introduced by lenders over the last month or so you definitely want to order a valuation on you current property to see what equity can be accessed as many lenders are limiting lvr’s to 80%.
Cheers
Yours in Finance
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Well i have bought my ninth investment property in London. I used Jack Chris from UK Property Experts and cannot suggest him highly enough. He provides a complete support and organises everything from finding the right property to get you began all the way through to developing and insect inspections, property management, and more etc..
As others have said when choosing locations finances are a pretty big first step to narrow the hunt. Someone like Jamie Moore (who posted above) would be a good choice he is very reputable, friendly and I have seen him get results.
If you are focussed on inner city apartments and can afford these, I can confirm Metropole do a good job and should offer a consistent service in Melb, Syd, Bris. I have a friend who has just used them in Syd and Bris and is happy. I think they run a one stop shop service and have their own finance brokers they recommend.
Be warned they are anti fringe suburban property, and anti regional property, so if you are looking for more affordable options they probably won’t be a good fit.
Best of luck!
Matt
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The company you mentioned, Metropole, they are a Buyer’s agent. So does that mean they charge the buyer for transacting the deal? or they charge the buyer for a consulting service? Do you have any idea how much they charge? I am also assuming this is on top on the commission the sales agent would be getting from the sale of the property.
Buyers agents all work differently, but yes they charge the buyer for their services in assisting with the purchasing side. Some have a commission fee basis, some a fixed fee basis. Some charge whether you buy or not, others only if successful. You’d be best asking Metropole directly, and yes it’s on top of the commission the other agent selling the property receives.