How our expert team of Investment Property Buyers Advocates can help you...
Using proven research methodologies, decades of combined expertise and strong, trusted partnerships, we know a thing or two about property
investing and can assist you in identifying high-potential, high performance investment opportunities, Australia-wide tailored specifically
to your investment strategy.
Our expert team of award-winning Buyer’s Advocates are licensed professionals who specialise in searching, evaluating, researching and
negotiating the purchase of property on behalf of investors and home buyers.
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Who we help
Home
Buyers
House hunting can be stressful and time consuming. Let our qualified Buyers Agents take the pressure off you in the search for your next home.
Property Investors
With industry expertise, agency relationships, exclusive data access and expert negotiation skills, a Buyers Agent could save you time and money finding your next investment property.
Interstate
Buyers
Buying ‘site unseen’ is often logistically challenging and high risk. Tap into our existing relationships and networks on the ground and gain insider access to on or off market properties that are aligned with your purchasing strategy.
Our expert Buyers Advocates search the market for properties that meet our 8 Golden Rules to Passive Income strategy before making
recommendations to you that we know will meet your portfolio goals.
Our 8 Golden Rules to Passive Income
Creating passive income through property investing requires a carefully considered approach and the right strategy. Our unique proven strategy outlines the key selection criteria for purchasing property that will generate passive income & capital growth.
Maximise Tax Benefits
a. New or near new
b. Maximise depreciation and rental yield while gaining defect rectification and structural warranties
Property Growth
a. Within the suburb and surrounding areas
b. Proximity to infrastructure
c. Close to planned and existing infrastructure (schools, medical, transport etc.)
Maximise & Protect Cash Flow
a. Optimise your rental income 4.5% or higher
b. Mitigate risk from vacancy
Property Management
Access to highly experienced property managers that are local area experts with regular reviews.
Positive Demographics
a. Solid wage growth in local area
b. Increasing Number of higher paid workers
c. Low unemployment
d. Predominantly Family
e. High Demand and supply is limited
Low Vacancy Rates & Comparable Market Value
3.5% or below in local area
a. Valuation & comparable sales analysis support asking price.
b. Valuation variance of + / - 5% acceptable if property is construction
Affordability & Land Content
Expected rental OR Mortgage Repayment must not exceed 40% of the average household nett disposable income in local area
Buy Land for capital growth
Loan Structuring & Ownership
a. Establish the right loan structure
b. Maximise taxation & gearing benefits to maximise cash flow
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Property Growth
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Maximise & Protect Cash Flow
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Property Management
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Positive Demographics
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Low Vacancy Rates & Comparable Market Value
Low Vacancy Rates & Comparable Market Value
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Affordability & Land Content
Affordability & Land Content
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Loan Structuring & Ownership
Loan Structuring & Ownership
How we help
Property Search & Acquisition
Our proven research methodologies help buyers identify future growth areas and properties with potential to outperform the broader market. Leveraging our market experience, we can help buyers access the highest quality investment opportunities, including off-market deals.
Due Diligence & Risk Mitigation
From pre-purchase property checks through to the final inspection, our accredited Buyer’s Agents use a thorough due diligence process to identify potential risk factors that could cost you money or hold back the long-term potential of your property.
Expert Property Negotiation
Let us do the negotiating for you. As part of our buyer’s agency services, we represent you throughout your property purchase, acting as a third-party buffer between you and the selling agent to help you achieve the best possible price and terms.
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Your Buyers Advocacy team
Ewan Ramsey
Managing
Director
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Chris Childs
Manager, Property Acquisitions
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Marvin D'Souza
Buyers
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Sam King
Buyers
Associate
Your multi- award winning, trusted advisors
Ramsey Property Wealth is a multi-award winning property investment and mortgage advisory firm, recognised for our diversified
service offering, allowing customers to shrink debt and build long term wealth through strategic mortgage strategy, property planning and
acquisition.
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Our Partners
We have spent the last 15 years building a network of trusted partners to provide you with the latest market insights, property trends and comprehensive research thathelps you make the strongest purchasing decision.
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Testimonials
My partner and myself were referred to Ramsay property as we had a complicated loan set up consisting of us running a small business and a
guarantor.
The loan came through all in time and the service was more than great
Would 100% recommend to any future buyers to get in touch with anyone in their office
Appreciate the help guys!
Doug - Complex Structure, Sydney
The team at Ramsey Property Wealth have been amazing to me and my family.
Even though we hit a few roadblocks along the way, they always came back almost instantly with a plan B to fix it, and they did. Thanks to
them I am now a proud owner of a home and I couldn't be more grateful for their hard work and dedication.
They were with me every step of the way and never complained about my constant phone calls, emails and messages.
Thank you to the team at Ramsey Property Wealth.
Ramana - First Home Buyer, Brisbane
Thanks to the team at Ramsey Property Wealth we are in our first home! The help was fantastic throughout the build process with communicating to the bank and the builder to ensure it all went smoothly.
Skye - First Home Buyer, Brisbane
Ramsey Property Wealth customer service is second to none. They are always extremely helpful, efficient & friendly. We can’t thank them enough for what they have done for us.
Kathy - Owner Occupier, Melbourne
I recently sold and bought a property with the help of the team at Ramsey Property Wealth. I can't speak highly enough of their service, from my initial enquiry with the Managing Director Ewan, to their follow up after the properties had settled, their service was prompt, efficient, professional and simply took out all the stress of such a transaction.
Mark - Owner Occupier, Sydney
Ewan and his team have put together countless client finance packages and recently my own home and development project. They are massively solutions focussed and ensured everything happened on time. I particularly love their automated system that kept us up to date with each step.
Blake - Property Developer/Investor , Brisbane
The service we received has been premium and of the highest standard. Thank you for helping us get in the market!! We can't wait to work with you again in the future.
Michelle - First Home Buyer, Melbourne
Ewan and his team are very professional and thorough. They chased up constantly on the financial institution to ensure that our initial loan and refinance were proceeding as quickly as it could.
Phil - Owner Occupier, Brisbane
Throughout our journey, Ewan has been encouraging and his unwavering confidence that we would achieve our goal was a driving force for us to
persevere & continue with building.
Ewan really does take the time to explain each step and process professionally and thoroughly especially as the build process is new to
me! ...
Sharon - Property Investor, Brisbane
Dion, Nardine, Jay and their team were absolutely amazing to deal with and Dion’s communication was fantastic. I was kept up to date every step of the way during the process and even when I had questions or queries, he took the time to explain everything I wanted to know, in depth at a level I could understand...
Stacey - Owner Occupier, Brisbane
I recently moved into a new home on the Sunshine Coast. Being self-employed, finance can at times be a tad trickier to obtain. Dion and the team at Ramsey Property Wealth did all the hard work for me and sourced fantastic, best-priced loan with a leading bank in record time....
David - Owner Occupier, Sunshine Coast
I would like to thank the Ramsey Property Wealth team for what has been an excellent outcome in all aspects of the restructure of our complex situation involving multiple banks and 9 properties. Your responsiveness and assistance has made the process easy for us to achieve a better financial outcome...
Damian & Carolyn - Property Investors, Melbourne
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