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Home & Residential Investment Property Testimonials

Using a buyers agent is an option not many people think about as they wonder what true value they can bring. The value is all in time; time searching, time inspecting, time understanding what is good and bad about a property and most importantly time that you can be spending doing other things.

Despite the investment, the value was returned in spades as I secured a great home that I would never have been able to find myself; one that satisfies all my requirements plus some.

Engaging Prosper Group was a worthy investment justified in entirety together with being treated like a true client.

Alan Arakelian
CFO - Bain and Associates


Prosper group saved us $94,000 off the purchase price off our new home, which was more than we could of dreamed of.

Being very busy, it was very difficult to for us to find enough time to locate a new home for our family let alone negotiate that type of savings.

I looked into using buyers agents and after I met with Prosper Group and spoke to some of their other clients, I was confident they could help us.

Their process was very professional and they gave us valuable advice and information along the way.

I recommend Prosper Group’s services to anyone that is looking to buy property and I have referred family members to them since our purchase.

Sacha Mcculloch
Business Analyst


Prosper Group located a property that had just come on the market that covered everything we were looking for. They moved quickly to secure the property for us at a price that we feel represented good value.

This all happened within four days of the property being listed. We are enormously grateful and looking forward to moving into our new home.

Kate Sawyer
Head of Production Services - Television Advertising


Finding and negotiating the right property can be a difficult and time consuming task – but with Prosper Group the whole process from sourcing to settlement was hassle-free. I thoroughly recommend their services.

Mark Roberts
PR Consultant


We first got to know the team at Prosper Group when we were seeking advice on property investing.

My husband and I would search for property in our limited spare time. This gave us an insight into how difficult and time intensive it was to first locate a potential ‘deal’ and then work out all the risks and apply all the correct calculations and outside of the square thinking. As we were both working full time, searching for the ‘right’ investment slowly came to a standstill.

Recently, Prosper Group contacted us regarding a potential deal – several apartments in Bondi Beach were being sold by one owner. The apartments were five years old and just 300 metres from the beach.

Prosper Group completely researched the entire market and provided us with all the information that we needed to make a decision.

They negotiated a quick sale for us in exchange for a 9% discount off the actual valuation price. This created around $80,000 of instant equity.

As our buyers agent, Prosper Group made the whole process a breeze, answering any questions and being available at any time.

We’re convinced that no other buyers agent offers such an unbiased and educated view on property investment as Prosper Group does.

Can’t wait to buy our next investment!

Mahlah Ludekens
Director, RecruitR


I have worked with Prosper Group during the last six months to source and purchase investment property. Prosper group has discussed and identified the type of property that might be suitable for my investment requirements.

The group has negotiated and managed all aspects of the purchase, subsequent discussions with tenants and ongoing property management.

Communication has always been detailed, every step of the process has been handled professionally, my own time involvement has been minimised.

I look forward to working with Prosper Group on a continuing basis to develop a property investment portfolio.

DR. Nick Wilkes
AMA member


Prosper Group makes purchasing a property very easy. They constantly provide market data, reports, photos and updates throughout the process. We have now purchased two properties through Prosper Group, one in Brisbane and the other in Sydney and we plan to continue using their services in future.

Tim & Jenny James
Solicitors – WA


Brisbane Investment Property With a busy practice and home life I never had time to really look into growth areas and potentially strong property investments. Prosper Group helped us through each step of the acquisition. They really take the hard work out of finding an investment property.

DR. Wade Mitchell
AMA member


Working with Prosper Group could not have been easier; they conducted all the due diligence, recommended quality potential properties until the ideal one was found, they negotiated on my behalf and then guided the process right through to settlement. They exceeded expectations and as such I will be using their services again in the future.

Vivienne Tieu
Metallurgist – Mining

Commercial Property Testimonials

As a director of a property investment company with 43 years experience I stumbled across Prosper Group while researching properties online. I was dubious as to what assistance they might be able to offer me, but I called them anyway.

After checking their references and sounding them out, I engaged Prosper Group to find me a suitable property to add to my portfolio. They asked numerous questions to ascertain my goals and criteria, then submitted a short-list of properties for me to consider.

We actually purchased a property which had been for sale through an EOI campaign and currently had three equal bidders. We were given 48 hours to respond with an offer.

Prosper Group sourced information and assisted me in making a successful bid, despite the short deadline and we then exchanged within a week and proceeded to due diligence. This occurred at the height of the financial crisis in October 2008. Their thoroughness and professionalism meant finance of $9.1m was approved at a time when many were saying it was impossible to raise funds.

Prosper negotiated a price which saved more than their fee (from the original asking price before the EOI), but just as importantly, I was able to move forward with confidence, knowing no stone had been left unturned.

It was like having a partner who was on my side – we had many discussions about all aspects of the property. I was thoroughly impressed by their knowledge of the market, the information they provided, their ability to answer calls any time and their work ethic, not to mention their performance in completing due diligence in half the normal time as a result of tight deadlines set by the vendor. I believe Prosper Group was responsible for the success of our bid and the successful purchase of the property.

Would I recommend them to you? Let’s just say I will definitely use them for my next property purchase.

GR
Managing Director
Paragon Crest Pty Ltd


Running a busy practice leaves me little time to look for property, I engaged Prosper Group to source and negotiate a commercial investment property for me.

They negotiated an outstanding deal for me – almost 19% off the purchase price. They did extensive due diligence ensuring the property met my criteria. The final property we selected was in an area council designated to modernise and add additional infrastructure.

The property was purchased on a net yield of 8.91%.

12 months later nearly to the day council actually offered me $200,000 more than what I paid for the property.

I asked Prosper Group for their input and to my delight they negotiated an extra $600,000 for me.

DR. Barry Young
Mermaid Beach QLD


Recently, Prosper Group was asked to source and negotiate a new Brisbane branch for Australia-wide company Kennards Hire. Prosper Group sourced a location in Slacks Creek that is surrounded by national tenants. We negotiated the purchase price, re-negotiated all four leases to a maximum of 12 months and managed the due diligence process, including liaising with the required town planners, engineers and other consultants.

The company is due to complete the recommended renovations and take up occupancy in early 2009. This was the beginning of our ongoing commercial relationship with the Kennards. Here is what Cameron Kennard had to say:

"Prosper Group has been excellent at managing the process of purchasing the Slacks Creek site for us! They sourced the site, negotiated the leases, negotiated the purchase price and handled the complete process which in this case was very complex."

Cameron Kennard
Kennards Hire & Keneco Property


I wanted to invest in a commercial property, but as I live in Adelaide there was no way I could commit the time to the research and negotiation.

Once I contacted Prosper Group, Alex and Chris and their support team around the country set about establishing a short-list of potential properties to begin the due diligence process.

Together we rejected the properties that didn’t meet the strict checklist we created together. Eventually, we settled on an excellent retail complex in inner-city Brisbane.

Prosper Group’s negotiation skills reduced the price from $1,500,000 to $1,175,000. I saved much more at purchase than it cost me to engage Prosper Group to complete the transaction.

The property, which is zoned for further development, was purchased on a net yield of 12.65%. Seven months later, it was re-valued at $1,485,000.

The property is now returning a high yield with stable long term tenants.

I am very impressed with Prosper Group’s method of selection, their support team – including solicitors – their management and their process from start to finish. Their attention to detail is second to none and they will not push anything through until all of the buyer’s requirements are satisfied.

I can highly recommend Prosper Group. We are currently in the process of finalising another commercial deal and I look forward to building a large portfolio of properties with their assistance over the ensuing years.

J.B.
Company Director & investor


I originally engaged Prosper Group to conduct due diligence and negotiate the purchase price of a property I had located to use as a surgery. Their due diligence identified a major issue with access to the car park at the rear of the property and unfortunately a solution was not possible. Based on Prosper Group’s advice, I withdrew from the purchase of the property.

Since then I have used Prosper Group to assist with other property matters relating to my business, including making off market offers on properties suitable for surgeries. I am also in the process of engaging them to source a residential investment property.

Over the eight months that we have been working together, I have found Prosper Group to be very knowledgeable, professional and thorough in their approach, as well as great value for money. I have the confidence to leave the process to them, allowing me to focus on my patients and the business.

DR. Ian Katz
AMA (NSW) Member


I would like to thank Prosper Group for their expert help in finding a business location for our growing business.

As anyone in small business realises time is hard to come by, Prosper Group found the potential properties, narrowed them down and then in one day only for me we selected the right property.

Prosper Group then negotiated the deal all with little effort and time from myself.

I have no hesitation in recommending Prosper Group; they will save you time and money and also offer friendly advice.

Mark Dooley
Director
Best Doors

 

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Commercial Property Management Testimonials

Owning several properties means BSA Property Trust fully appreciates the importance of a good Property Manager. Prosper Group’s Asset Management service is about improving the financial performance of our commercial property. In our case they truly exceeded our expectations.

Prosper Group has been very active with our Brisbane commercial property investments. By maintaining close contact with the tenant they received an early indication that the tenant was planning to vacate the property at the end of their term.

Prosper Group immediately performed a market analysis, determining the appropriate market rental rates and terms on which a new tenant could be secured.

By the time the existing tenant had vacated a new prominent tenant had been located and terms agreed to – including a five year term and a net rental rate of $43 per sqm more than the previous tenant was paying.

Throughout the process, Prosper Group consistently updated us and arranged the whole leasing process.

They had improved the cash flow to a net yield above 10.5% and increased the value of the property by approximately 50%.

It is with confidence that I can say Prosper Group will be engaged to manage further commercial properties as we acquire them throughout NSW and QLD.

BSA Property Trust


The complexities of commercial property investment and the importance of managing properties like a business made it an easy decision to engage a professional Property Manager.

Prosper Group were introduced to me by my stockbroker. I chose them over others as their service is tailored towards the financial performance of the property and creating equity within, as well as taking care of the day to day management activities.

Currently Prosper Group are in the initial stages of negotiations with my existing tenant to sign a new five year lease at an increased rate. In return, we will further develop the property to provide a greater net lettable area. If terms are agreed, this should provide a great return on my initial investment.

The Prosper Group team provides a professional and experienced service. I look forward to expanding our professional relationship and will continue to recommend their services to other investors.

Noor Crookshanks
Regional General Manager – SA
BlueScope Lysaght


After using Prosper Group to acquire a fantastic Commercial Property, it made a lot of sense and it was really just the next step to have their Property Asset Management department look after my investment.

They know me, my situation and I trust them impeccably, not only because we have established wonderful rapport over the years, but they are extremely experienced in dealing with Commercial Property.

Prosper Group's service is wholistic; they take all angles into consideration to ensure the best possible outcome and they are always available to answer any query, no matter how trivial.

Thank you Prosper Group, for you support and encouragement.

Nicky & Paul Simpson
Victoria


I am happy to recommend Prosper Group to anyone with a commercial property investment. I have confidence knowing my property is being managed by professionals who understand the property market and the importance of the return on investment. Further, in my experience it’s obvious that Prosper Group handle all matters in a timely manner, meaning there are never any loose ends.

More recently I had peace of mind knowing that a market rental review was being handled by people with knowledge of recent leasing activity and local market trends. The rental negotiations were undertaken over a number of months and as I’m running my own businesses, I don’t have the necessary time to dedicate to such an important task. This was handled smoothly by Prosper Group and they kept me informed throughout the entire process.

S Chan
Artarmon

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