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Propertunity finds properties that meet your needs
Lingzhi knew all the theory about investing and was committed to the process. After trying to buy property on her own, she realised she lacked the experience necessary to find a good investment property and how to deal with agents and bid successfully at auction. She became disheartened when properties sold at auction for way above the 'Price Guide' selling agents had quoted. On the recommendation of friends, Lingzhi engaged Propertunity to guide her through the process. After securing a property for her, prior to auction, she sent us this text message: "Thank you!!! Can not have done this without you!! Your knowledge of the market is crucial and your commitment is superb!!!" Max & Doreen, both in full time jobs, were looking for an investment property on the NSW Central Coast (as part of their retirement plans) in their limited spare time. They eventually found a place that suited their investment needs. They had been watching the property’s advertised price come down for a little while and were now prepared to pay the full asking price. Unfortunately, when they were ready to move they were led to believe by the Real Estate Agent that the property had been sold to someone else. That’s when they engaged the help of Propertunity Buyers' Agent, Alan Fox. “Not only did Alan’s research reveal that a sale had fallen through on the property and it was indeed available BUT he also helped negotiate a $16,000 discount on the asking price we were fully prepared to pay. We could not be more satisfied.” Lincoln & Karen from Sydney's Northern Beaches were looking to buy
their first investment property in Sydney. But Sydney is a big place and
like a number of first time investors, they were unsure of just where
to buy and how much to spend to get the best capital growth. Of course
the property also needed to have a low vacancy rate and a good pool of
quality tenants to choose from.
Sarah and Jeremy were first home buyers looking to purchase in Sydney's Inner West. "We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Alan and his team. As first home buyers, your knowledge, support, guidance and industry contacts made us feel so much more confident and competitive in the aggressive real estate market. My husband had thought of the idea of utilising the services of a 'buyers' agent' - I must say I was sceptical at first as this was a new concept for me. It didn't take me long to be so grateful for Alan's services. Alan you were able to take the emotional side of buying out of the picture and you kept us on track with our goals. You supported us through the stressful processes of auctions, dealing with agents, building and pest inspections as well as going through tedious strata reports with us!! Your comprehensive quantitative and qualitative data, which you compiled for us on properties, demographics, growth, comparable sales and anything else we wanted to know, was exceptional. It really blew us away, how much effort and time you would apply to your work - and how you were always available whether by email or phone. And then at the auction, you got us over the line!! (We realise you did so much behind the scenes work for us as well). Further to your skills and services, you are a kind and patient person who is able to be tactful, diplomatic, strategic and assertive. So thank you Alan for all your hard work and for helping us buy our first home! Sarah and Jeremy" Chris, a first home buyer from Newcastle, was looking around for a property that he could live in as his first home, but eventually wanted to turn it into an Investment Property. He qualified for the First Home Buyers Grant and Stamp Duty concessions offered by the NSW State government. When we first met Chris, he was about to purchase a unit in a managed apartment complex with high letting and management fees. "As a first home buyer with limited time and knowledge, I needed assistance finding and purchasing a property. I am very glad I decided to seek Alan's assistance because he stopped me from making the mistake of buying an unsuitable property and found me one that was suitable and met my criteria. He then took care of negotiations with the real estate agent and ensured contracts were exchanged in a timely manner. Thanks again Alan." Saravanan & Deepa from Tasmania were first home buyers looking to buy their family home in Sydney. "We are living in Tasmania and wanted to buy a property in Sydney. Initially we thought we could find a property simply browsing through the Internet and contacting relevant agents. But eventually we found out this process is very difficult, stressful and unproductive, especially looking for a property in another state. The current hot market didn't help either. So we hired Alan who worked very fast and communicated in a very efficient manner. Alan is an experienced professional with lots of knowledge in real estate. He has always provided an expert advice with very comprehensive factual answers in an easily understandable language, in particular about the current market situation. Within a very short time, we bought a house through him. He took care of negotiations with the real estate agent and ensured contracts were exchanged in a timely manner. He has organised the pest and building inspections for us and provided excellent suggestions to make a final decision. He supported us throughout the whole process. We also appreciate his flexibility for communicating with him during after hours. We are still keeping in touch with him for his expert opinion. We would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to buy a property in Sydney. Thanks Alan. Kind Regards, Saravanan and Deepa" David, a first home buyer from Sydney, had been looking for a suitable property for him and his wife to buy for over 12 months. Like many first home buyers, David's main reasons for hiring Propertunity were that he found it difficult to get Real Estate Agents to take him seriously and he also admitted to not being good at handling price negotiations or knowing how much to offer. We were successful at auction within 3 weeks of David coming on board as a client. "I must say the best part of having you is preventing myself from NOT making a deal happen.....and I end up empty hand as before. Everything goes very smoothly so far. This is largely due to your establish relationship with various working partners. First home buyer like myself, will never achieve this kind of experience (on my own). I won't hesitate recommending you to other colleagues at the University. Cheers, David."
Peter & Jan from Sydney had been looking by themselves for another investment property to add to their portfolio, for almost a whole year! Frustrated at their week-ends of fruitless searching and at being the under-bidder at an auction, they engaged the services of Propertunity Buyers' Agents. An amazing 2 days later, one of our Buyers' Agents, Lyn, found a property at Avoca Beach that was not yet 'on-the-market' to the general public. It fitted the bill so perfectly, Lyn believed this could be THE ONE. An inspection was quickly organised and Peter & Jan confirmed her suspicions. Some serious negotiations followed but later that day the deal was done. Jan sent us this e-mail: "Hi Alan & Lyn, I would like to thank-you very much for finding us such a great property. Pete and I are thrilled. Thank-you too for the booklet of the property / area which came today. It is great to have that information. We would be happy to pass your names on to any friends looking for a property. Looking forward to a successful completion! Thanks again. Jan."
When Marnie wanted to relocate from Sydney to the NSW Central Coast she hired Propertunity to do the search and price negotiations. "I was looking to buy a property on the Central Coast to take benefit of the lifestyle and ease of transport throughout the area. However, living and working in Sydney made it very difficult to get to Open Houses and to determine the best area to suit my needs. I contacted Alan through the Propertunity website. I was impressed by the rapid response and the understanding of what I wanted. Lyn found me several houses in a very short space of time, took over the negotiations with the real estate agent, and 'held my hand' through the unfamiliar (to me!) territory. She has gone well beyond what could be considered necessary and I am extremely appreciative of her help and support. The whole process was over and done within a few short weeks. I am now considering further investment and I will absolutely use Lyn again without hesitation. I can't recommend Propertunity's services highly enough. Regards, Marnie" Andy from Sydney's Northern Beaches, wanted to buy an investment property in Newcastle in a high capital growth area. Like many investors, Andy also wanted a high rental yield. It is not very often that those two criteria are found together in the one property. However, a property with a granny flat can usually produce the extra rental income required. Granny flats may be approved in 10 days under the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP, as long as they meet the NSW Housing Code and the complying development provisions. It is these provisions that make search for a suitable property particularly onerous, and one that Propertunity has come to specialise in. "I engaged Propertunity to help me find a house in a capital growth area of Newcastle with land suitable to build a granny flat on. Alan had a very clear understanding of the brief and associated economics from the beginning and helped mould and refine that brief to focus the search on specific suburbs and properties which delivered the outcome I was after. Alan's search combined intuition, deep experience of the target areas, together with rigorous numerical analysis and data. The search took in many properties with Alan personally viewing all those with short list potential and then providing recommendations. When the right property was found, Propertunity oversaw the negotiation strategy and obtained what I believe was a very good outcome in the face of other competitive buyer interest. They did the pre-settlement inspection and even went so far as to help source a kitchen for the new granny flat build. The service provided was very professional and provided promptly and with good humour and communication. I have used many (admittedly, selling) agents over the years and have never felt happy about handing over, what is often a substantial cheque when the transaction was completed. However, in this case, there is no question in my mind, that Propertunity earned the reasonable fees charged, and I would not hesitate to use them again. Cheers, Andy" Tricia and her husband Stefan are a busy working couple with their own individual careers, and being time-poor, they used Propertunity to find them an investment property in Sydney. "My husband and I used Alan recently to purchase an investment property in Sydney. I cannot recommend Alan highly enough. Using a buyer's agent took out all the anxiety and stress of buying a property. Not only did we get very detailed information on the property, but he went to the Open Homes (something that we didn't have time to do with 2 small children in tow!) and then successfully purchased our property at auction. The whole process took less than a month. Without Alan, we would not have had the time and knowledge to make this decision. Once again, thank you." After a frustrating search and also being gazumped on one property they found that they did like, Andrew and Lucy turned to Propertunity to find them their own home in which to live, while they both continued to work and make wedding arrangements for Lucy's daughter, Renee. Alan's knowledge of and experience in the Real Estate business, combined with our readiness to buy, certainly contributed to a speedy and beneficial outcome. We were kept well-informed throughout the process, as we had requested. Already we have happily recommended Propertunity to others, and would certainly contact Alan again in the future should we need the range of services his company offers! Andrew Park & Lucy Jarasius." Mansel & Kate engaged our services to find them an investment property within close proximity to the Newcastle University. "Dear Alan, Kate & I would like to thank you for your great work in securing our new investment property. We would never have been able to find such a property on our own. We would recommend your services to anyone (and will do so) and hope to use you in the future. I am certain to refer my children to you when they are about to buy a house. For the service and results obtained, your fee is very reasonable. Thank you again and you are most welcome if you are ever in our area to call in. Kind Regards, Mansel & Kate." Lawson & Mel sent us this e-mail after formally exchanging
contracts on the second investment property that we have found for them. "Dear Alan, Thank you for your help on the purchasing of our investment property in Auburn. Not only did you get us a significant discount off the listing price but you negotiated for the vendor to undertake structural repairs that were highlighted in the building inspection. You kept us fully up to date throughout the entire purchase and took care of everything right up to & including the final pre-settlement inspection. You took the stress and hassle out of the purchase, so much so that we didn't have to worry about anything! Your knowledge of the market is first rate and we will definitely continue to use your services in the future and have already recommended you to friends and family. Kind Regards, Lawson & Mel"
Bruce wanted to buy an investment property in his Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) as part of his retirement plans. But living over 5 hours drive away and not being familiar with what would be a good area, or what areas to avoid, meant that by hiring a local Buyers' Agent, he could leverage off Propertunity's intimate knowledge of the market. "Hi Alan, I just wanted to thank you for all the assistance in the purchase of my investment unit. Your help made it a quite straight forward process and I am very happy with the purchase. Regards, Bruce." George & Mary were looking to diversify with an investment property in the Newcastle area but were unfamiliar with that particular market. "This is the first time we have had success using a buyer's agent. Others are just not as good at what they do. Alan was fantastic. He quickly understood our parameters and kept us informed every step of the way. We felt very comfortable working with him and all of our concerns were addressed. When we signed the paperwork (to buy the property), the selling agent actually complimented us on our choice of buyer's agent. They respected the way Alan had conducted the negotiations on our behalf. We ended up saving a fair bit of money as a result of using Propertunity and will definitely hope to have their help next time." Frances from Orange engaged Propertunity to find her a period-style investment property in one of the trendy inner CBD suburbs of Newcastle. "I am very excited to be the owner of such a lovely house. Thank you for finding it for me. I am very happy with the purchase and your actions on my behalf. All the best. Frances" Greg and Karyn reside with their young family in country NSW. Greg travels extensively between home and his three offices spread over regional NSW. Being a busy professional, Greg understands the benefits in leveraging his time. Our brief was to find a suitable holiday home that could be used by family, friends and staff to de-stress. "Karyn & I would really like to thank you Alan and Lyn, for the work you both did in helping us select the Copacabana property. The reason we selected a Buyers' Agent was primarily that we did not have the time to research, negotiate & travel. Also, we did not know the market & I don't trust real estate agents. In the end we were extremely happy with the purchase.......we really believe this property is ideal for how we intend to use it. Greg." Clive & Julie found a property they wished to purchase and then engaged Propertunity to make sure they were not overpaying and to handle the negotiations. "We employed Alan's service to negotiate an investment property on the Central Coast. After my first meeting with him, I was convinced that he was the person for the job. Alan has extensive experience in the property market and carried out research on our behalf to ensure that we were aware of the true market value of the property. He gave us a lot of unbiased advice and helped us in every step of the buying process. His service was prompt and he often went out of his way to provide additional services to those detailed in our agreement. We would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone who is looking for a property and would like the hassle taken out of negotiating directly with seller's agents. Cheers, Julie" Wendy, a property investor, engaged the services of Propertunity to locate a property for her with good capital growth prospects, as well as an excellent rental return (and what investor doesn't want that?). About 3 weeks into our full search, Lyn, one of our Buyer's Agents, came across a property that fitted Wendy's exact criteria and it was not even listed for sale (and it never was)."Dear Alan and Lyn, Propertunity had already found and secured Sasha and Yael an investment
unit in Sydney's Inner West which was slightly negatively geared. To
balance their portfolio, they decided to add a cash flow positive
property to the mix. Lesley & Peter were looking for a positively geared investment
property to offset some of the costs of holding their existing portfolio
of mainly negatively geared properties. Neil wanted to buy a newer investment property in The Hunter region, in
order to take advantage of the depreciation allowances available as well
as having minimal maintenance issues to deal with.
Ben from Brisbane wanted to expand his investing out of his home state of Queensland. "I contacted Alan Fox of Propertunity when I decided to expand my investing into the Sydney residential market. I knew little about the geography and demographics of Sydney and knew I needed some professional guidance. After a lengthy chat with Alan on the telephone, I was confident that he understood my needs and was capable of finding a property that fit my criteria. More importantly, I felt that we were 'on the same page', so to speak, with similar investment ideas and beliefs. It was important for me to use a Buyers' Agent who I knew was listening to me and understanding what I wanted and why. I expected it to take a couple of months, but over the next 2 weeks I was almost in daily contact with Alan as he found properties that met my needs. He emailed me photos and descriptions of each property, along with his professional opinion of their respective advantages and disadvantages. Alan was always available well beyond normal business hours to discuss the merits of each property on the telephone. I knocked back the first few for various reasons and at no time felt any pressure to buy something I wasn't 100% comfortable with. I don't think it took any more than 2 weeks before the 'right one' came up. The auction was only a few days away and Alan was able to ensure that I had Pest & Building inspections completed in good time. Alan bid at auction on my behalf and 'we' bought a property that met all my needs. In the weeks leading up to settlement, Alan was available to assist with minor, but important tasks, such as sending documents to my solicitor and mortgage broker and was always available to answer any questions I had about the process of exchanging contracts in NSW. On the whole it was a very easy and successful way for me to purchase property interstate. I must add that initially I thought the cost of using a Buyers' Agent would be prohibitive. However, when I considered the fact that it would most likely take a few trips to Sydney to educate myself before finding a property to purchase, the cost of flights, accommodation and a rental car it quickly added up. Also consideration must be given to the fact that of course I wanted to secure a 'good buy' and the reality is, that in a buoyant market, you must be ready to act when the 'right one' is found, and the only way to do that is to be there, on the spot. I am already looking to buy another property in Sydney and will most likely contact Alan to do the 'legwork' for me. The convenience, advice and experience Alan offers is worth every cent." Natasha & Ross wanted to buy an investment property in Sydney, while they lived and worked in Perth, WA. "Dear Alan, On behalf of Ross and myself, I would like to express our gratitude for the professional service you provided in finding and purchasing our new investment property. Living interstate we intended to buy a property sight-unseen, so we needed to find someone we could trust 100%....You impressed us from the start. Your obvious talent and knowledge of the real estate market made us confident that we were in great hands. You were in control at all times! Using your experience in the local market and exceptional negotiation skills, you secured the property well below the price we expected to pay for it, and furthermore, persuaded the owner to do miscellaneous repairs to the house. It was just extreme! Buying the property with you was a stress-free and enjoyable experience. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a property. Alan Fox - champion! Thank you and kind regards, Natasha & Ross (Perth, WA) P.S. You are the best Buyer's Advocate we have ever met. When we are ready to buy another investment property it will be in Sydney. Thank-you for your honest advice. It was very nice to have someone 'on our side'". Andres and his wife were looking to purchase their first investment property outside of their home state of Victoria, and chose Sydney as the place, and Propertunity as their Buyer's Agent, to handle the whole process for them."My wife and I decided to buy an investment property in Sydney and given our circumstance of having busy work lives in Melbourne as well as a 6 month old to look after, had also decided to engage a Buyer's Agent on our behalf. We had the typical insecurities you'd expect from this decision: Would the Buyer's Agent have the knowledge of the area and experience? Would it be worth the expense? How could we find a Buyer's Agent we could trust? That's when I contacted Alan Fox from Propertunity and through our conversation I felt assured that I could entrust him with the execution of our search and purchase. Professionalism, attention to detail, and a very client-focussed service are Propertunity's stand-out characteristics, in my view. We purchased a property that met our strict criteria, and Propertunity was the only way we could have achieved this with confidence. Thanks Alan, Lyn & staff, Andres" Ben from Perth WA was keen to invest out of his home state to find better value, and chose Propertunity as his Buyers' Agent. "I never expected buying inter-state could be so easy. The yields were low in WA after the boom and I knew the best option would be to look over East. I purchased maps, spent hours researching different suburbs in different states, and contemplated the time and costs involved in visiting these places to make a purchase. Despite all this work, I firstly in terms of due diligence, hadn't even touched the sides, and secondly being time poor, had no idea of when I would be able to put it all together. It was looking difficult and the idea of using a buyers' agent, was something I was starting to consider. After some internal debate, I contacted Alan after receiving some recommendations. I liked his "no-hype" approach and his level of knowledge came through. Over the following month we discussed a bunch of properties he had come across - some of which had not been listed. Eventually we had two properties on the table, both of which represented good value, and an offer below asking price went in on one of them and was accepted. From start to finish Alan & Lyn were there the whole way. Even after settlement I still call Alan every now and then to get his opinion on something. It's money well spent for me - I figure that as it took Alan a month to find a property which represented good value, it would've taken me six months to find something of lesser value." Ben from WA. Rae from Melbourne hired Propertunity to find an investment property in Sydney and then jumped on a plane for a round-the-world business trip. "After several months of trying to buy an investment property in Melbourne, as it enjoyed a huge price spurt, in early 2010 I decided to switch focus to Sydney instead. Even though I'm in Sydney a lot, I still felt that a Buyer's Agent would be worth every penny, Vs trying to learn the market myself. I was looking at the Inner West and Alan directed me to a suburb I'd never even heard of (so much for me thinking I know Sydney). Within 10 days of signing up with Alan, he secured for me a property that he'd been told by the agent was no longer available. In my opinion the selling agent did everything he could to stop Alan securing it, but Alan didn't take 'No' for an answer. He went above and beyond the call of duty to buy what we were told was impossible to buy. Thank goodness I hired him, for this all went down whilst I was on the other side of the world in Toronto!" Tom from Perth in WA wanted to get into property investing but his home town had already been through a recent boom and was languishing. So Tom turned his attentions to the Eastern States which were in a different part of the property cycle. On the recommendation of a friend, he engaged Propertunity to help with the evaluations and negotiations. "I have been very happy with Alan's help in buying my first investment property. Alan was very prompt and always kept me in the loop. Buying a house from the other side of Australia, in a place I have never seen, was easy due to Alan's knowledge and trustworthy attitude. It's great to hear the truth and not what you want to hear. I'm sure Alan's expertise will help me in the long run and I would definitely recommend him to friends. Thanks for your help Alan. I still owe you a beer or two. Tom Batchelor." Ramez & Shirley engaged Propertunity to find investment property with great capital growth prospects. "This was our first time using a Property Buyer as we were initially looking for an investment property in the Newcastle area, an area we knew little about. Alan has surpassed our expectations in the level of service he provides. We have since successfully purchased three rental properties with Alan's assistance and are looking for a 4th. He provides great information about the areas and the properties he identifies. He keeps you informed at every step of the process and his help goes beyond the exchange of contracts. As we do not live locally, Alan has been a great asset in getting things organised to have the properties ready for tenants. We are only too happy to recommend his services. Ramez & Shirley." Mike and Carla had investment properties in Queensland and decided to diversify their portfolio interstate but without impacting on their cash-flow or lifestyle. "Hi Alan and Lyn, We both want to thank you so much for the efficient and professional way in which you handled our interest in purchasing a dual income property. After buying sight unseen, (Mike signing the contract 10 minutes before heading overseas for 4 weeks) we were more than happy with the property that you recommended to us. We have just finished our facelift on the property and have secured tenants for the house already. Thank you for being easy to contact and for being genuinely helpful with your advice along the way to settlement. We wish you every success in your business, Mike and Carla"
Branimir & Danijela used Propertunity Buyers' Agents to find them a property in Sydney, while they lived and worked overseas. "We live and work in Papua New Guinea. When we decided on purchasing a property in Sydney, we did not know how to go about it due to distance and our inability to be physically involved in the process of finding the right property and securing it once we had discovered it. This is when we got in touch with Mr. Alan Fox and from then on the whole exercise of finding and securing a property in Sydney was effortless. Mr. Fox has a way of treating his clients as friends, and yet he does so with a high degree of professionalism. We were able to find exactly what we were looking for within the price-range our budget would allow. The communication between Propertunity and us was extraordinary and we have identified the right property, secured it, settled financially, and rented it out, all without ever seeing the property ourselves. It is now rented and generating income for us.......We would like to thank Mr. Fox and his team for the work they have done for us, and we have already recommended their services to others. We are happy to do so in writing and recommend Propertunity to all searching for the right property in Sydney". Sean (originally from Sydney) working in Singapore was looking for a property with a twist. He did not want just a standard residential property, in a good growth area, with a solid rental yield, but also one that had development potential, where the backyard could later be sub-divided off."I had been looking for a property by myself for over 6 months. With work relocating me overseas, I was faced with a tough decision, wait 'till I return from abroad and continue the long search, or look for help. I feel very fortunate to have met Alan, who not only sourced me a property, but guided me through the entire process with just the right amount of correspondence to settle my nerves for doing something so big remotely. Alan has gone beyond the terms of our agreement with one goal, to ensure I have been happy with the purchase." Sean. |
