Do you want to learn how doing proper due diligence before bidding can help you negotiate better terms, make informed decisions and get closer to your dream property?

Welcome to the Australian Property Investment Podcast. In each episode, we ask a guest expert to share their key insights for aspiring investors to make confident property choices.

In this week’s episode, Rhys Rogers, co-founder and CEO of Before You Bid, shares his extensive knowledge of property reports that can save you both time and money in your search for your perfect house.

He also talks about the mechanics before you bid, the two questions around reports that Rhys always gets, why he thinks it’s complete insanity not to get a strata report, how building and pest inspection differ from state to state, what should be included in your report to get you closer to making an offer, and so much more.

If you’re an investor who wants to learn how professional reports can help you ensure you’re making a smart investment and avoiding costly surprises, then listen to this episode!

Time Stamps:
00:00Intro
01:39Rhys 3Ps (Personal, Professional and Property Journey)
05:00Bidding Mechanisms
06:38Strata Reports
09:14Building and Pest Report
12:11Can You Trust an Inspector’s Report?
14:23The Report that will Obtain an Offer
17:05Who’s Overseeing the Clients’ Due Diligence?
19:18DIY Model vs. Team Effort
19:49Consumer Cashback Model
23:20Strata Reports in New South Wales
28:18Litmus Test in the Market
32:32Final Messages
33:21Outro

About Our Host:

Aaron-Christie David is the founder of Atelier Wealth and a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. 

With over 10 years in financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron’s decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

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