International Clients

NOW IS THE TIME TO FOR INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS TO BUY PROPERTY IN AUSTRALIA

Property prices in Sydney are starting to rise and investors are now entering the market in larger numbers.  Now is the time to buy in Sydney not only for overseas investors but also for expats thinking of returning at some point in the future.

IF you are not a citizen or resident of Australia you should be aware that the laws in Australia do have restrictions on the types of properties that non residents of Australia can buy.  For information on these restrictions either contact us on +61 2 9144 3714 or by clicking on this link monique@a1propertyfinders.com.au or visit the Foreign Investment Review Board website on www.firb.gov.au/content/_downloads/Australia's Foreign Investment Policy.pdf

Citizens or residents of Australia have no such restrictions.

WHY USE A1 PROPERTY FINDERS?

1. We save you time and money

By using our services, not only do you save money and time by not having to travel to Australia for your purchase, but our skills at finding the best properties and negotiating the best price will assist you to purchase a secure investment that is bound to appreciate over time.

2. We work only for you and do not accept secret commissions or kickbacks

As licensed real estate buyer’s agents we are bound by rules, codes and regulations that prohibit us from being paid a fee by an owner to induce you to buy their property. As business people who value honesty and integrity, even if these laws were not in place, we would never act other than with your best interests at heart. Be assured that every property that we recommend to you is being recommended because we believe that it is a good property for you based on your criteria and not because we are being paid anything by anyone else to get you to buy it.

3. We conduct a comprehensive property search

Once you have filled in the form and paid your engagement fee we conduct extensive searches and inspect many properties to determine if they satisfy your investment criteria. Often we might view between six to ten properties before we find one which satisfies your brief.  This happens because many properties are nothing like how they are described and often even the photographs are exaggerations of the reality.  Sometimes through our contacts in industry it is possible to inspect properties before they are advertised to the general public.

4. We keep you informed at all times

While we are conducting our research we contact you frequently to keep you informed about our progress.

5. We prepare a market appraisal and a comprehensive report

For each property we inspect that we believe is a good investment and matches your investment criteria we prepare a comprehensive report (including a market appraisal). The report analyses how each property rates against your investment criteria and gives pros and cons for each property.

6. We make it easy for you to decide by providing videos of the property and its surrounds

Once we find a property that suits your criteria and that you are ready to purchase, if permitted by the selling agent we arrange for video footage of the property and the surrounds and provide commentary.

7. We get you the best price.

If the property is for sale by private treaty we negotiate the best price on your behalf. Our experience in dealing with agents and our knowledge of the market is invaluable in this regard. If the property is for sale by auction we attend the auction and bid on your behalf. We never bid more than what you instruct us to bid based on our comprehensive report and market appraisal.

8. We put you in touch with competent qualified and reasonably priced solicitors or conveyancers and assist you in obtaining all searches and inspections that you need to make before you buy.

We have a list of solicitors and conveyancers whom we trust that we will recommend. We do not make any commission or fee for this recommendation and if we are offered any bulk savings in fees because of our numerous referrals we pass these savings straight on to our clients.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

1. You tell us what you want

First you fill out our Property Finding Information Form [click here] and either print it and fax it to us on +61 2 9144-3724, or fill it out online.

2. We call you to discuss your needs and answer any questions

It is important that you feel completely comfortable about our services and how we will be able to assist you before you engage us. We want an open and honest relationship with our clients that is based on mutual trust and respect. We do not use hard sell tactics and if, after speaking with us, you decide that you are not interested in using our services we will respect those wishes.

If you decide to use our services

If you decide to engage us you then enter into a simple Buyer’s Agency Agreement and pay the engagement fee.