How does the process work ?

• We take a brief and ask you relevant questions as to your specific requirement.
• By the time we have taken your brief , we have listened carefully to make sure we completely understand your requirements.
• Before we leave that briefing we will advise if your requirement is possible in the designated location at the nominated budget level.
• If not, then we will work out where that can happen and advise you accordingly.

Which are the critical factors to address and resolve so as to start the process :

Is the purchase for Investment?

• Budget
• Rental return
• Depreciation & taxation
• Capital growth

Is the purchase for your own occupation now or in the future?

• Budget,
• Property style
• Accommodation,
• Standard of construction,
• Location,
• Schools,transport,
• Shopping.

How far does our Service go:

The Full Service - WE FIND IT

From start to finish, if you wish including :

• Taking a brief.
• Getting you educated into the market.
• Finding the right property after looking at as many properties as it takes.
• Informing you of all of the relevant aspects of the proposed purchase

Once you give the instruction to buy we then

• Determine real current Value by analysing comparable sales.
• We deal and advise in specific figures of value - not in broad price ranges .
• Proceed to get all documentation checked legally( at your cost ).
• Effect a building inspection if necessary.( at your cost )
• Determine our negotiation strategy and various levels of offer.

Either at Private Sale or at Auction

• Proceed to offer on your behalf or bid on your behalf.
• Sign documents on your behalf ( with your authority ) if necessary.
• Conclude the deal on the most cost effective basis possible and upon the most favourable terms and conditions.
• Advise on levels of building insurance you should take out.
• (Under Victorian Law the purchaser is responsible for insurance once a contract is signed).
• If an investment property, advise on letting agents, rental levels and recommend a depreciation expert.
• Negotiate leasing rates with leasing agents to save you money.

The Part Service - YOU FIND IT

• All of the above apart from finding the property.

Additional Service – at no additional cost

• If the property needs renovating we can provide you with broad commercial advice on costs and planning issues.
• If you ring to discuss your property in the future – we will give you the time .