Why One-Stop Service Matters
Most property investors deal with 5–7 separate professionals: buyer's agent, mortgage broker, conveyancer, builder, renovator, property manager, and accountant. Each handoff creates delays, miscommunication, and cost blowouts.
Our integrated service chain:
- Buyer's Agent ($15,800 + GST): Strategy, sourcing, due diligence, negotiation, conveyancing
- Renovation Team ($10K–$50K): Light to mid-range renovation, compliance upgrades
- Granny Flat Construction ($110K–$200K): Design, approval, build, and OC
- Rooming House Conversion ($6.5K–$10K): Multi-tenancy setup and compliance
- Property Management (4.90%–8.90% + GST): Tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, VCAT
- Building Supervision ($3,000): Construction oversight, progress payment safeguards
- Refinance Support: Bank revaluation coordination, equity extraction strategy
The compounding advantage: When one team handles everything, each stage is optimised for the next. Our buyer's agents select properties with granny flat potential. Our builders design for maximum rental yield. Our property managers price rents based on the specific configuration. No gaps, no surprises.
The Complete Investment Timeline
Here's what a typical end-to-end engagement looks like:
Month 1 — Strategy & Search:
- 30–45 minute strategy session (budget, goals, borrowing capacity)
- Suburb selection based on growth data and yield targets
- Property sourcing begins (on-market + off-market)
Month 2 — Purchase:
- 3–4 properties shortlisted with due diligence reports
- Offer negotiation (average savings: $30K–$80K)
- Contract signed, conveyancing begins
- Building & pest inspection ($450–$550)
Month 3 — Settlement & Renovation:
- Settlement completed (30–60 days from contract)
- Light renovation begins: paint ($6,200), flooring ($62/m²), compliance ($2,000)
- Duration: 2–3 weeks
Month 4–5 — Granny Flat Construction:
- Building permit obtained
- Construction commences (5 weeks–4 months)
- 4-stage payment schedule
Month 5–6 — Tenanting:
- Main house tenant placed during renovation
- Granny flat tenant placed upon OC
- Combined rent: $950–$1,200/week
Month 6–9 — Refinance:
- Bank revaluation with completed granny flat
- Equity extraction at 80% LVR
- Recovered funds deployed toward next property
Result: From zero to a 6–8% yielding property generating $50K+/year rental income, with equity recovered for the next purchase. Total timeline: 6–9 months.
Performance Benchmarks
Our track record across 200+ annual transactions and 87+ managed properties:
Purchase price vs rental yield (post-renovation/granny flat):
- Under $800K: 6%+ gross yield
- $800K–$900K: 5.5%+ gross yield
- $900K–$1M: 5%+ gross yield
Typical investment outcomes:
- Buy $700K → rent $800/week (main + granny flat)
- Buy $800K → rent $1,000/week (main + multi-let)
- Buy $700K → renovate $15K → value $800K → refinance $80K equity
Negotiation savings: Average $30,000–$80,000 below market value per purchase
Renovation ROI:
- $10K–$15K spend → $30K–$50K bank valuation increase
- Weekly rent increase: $300–$400
- Cost recovery timeline: 8–12 months
Property management performance:
- 1:50 manager-to-property ratio (industry standard: 1:170)
- 30-person support team across 4 departments
- Tenant screening: 4-point system (financial, credit, references, visa)
- Average vacancy period: <14 days between tenants
Client portfolio growth: Using the refinance-and-repeat strategy, our clients typically build a portfolio of 3–5 properties within 5 years, each generating 5.5–8% yields. Total portfolio value: $3M–$4M on an initial capital outlay of $200K–$300K.