Gladstone Property Solutions Buyer's Agent

At Gladstone Property Solutions, our goal is to guide you through your entire property ownership journey. We are professional, independent buyer's agents and property advisors with an in-depth local knowledge of the Gladstone property market. As a client of Gladstone Property Solutions, you will receive personal, independant advice, tailored to suit your needs.

We are passionate, professional people who really do care about finding your ideal property at the lowest price, with minimal stress and hassle for you. Then ensuring that the ongoing performance of your property is handled with the highest level of care, professionalism and standards in the industry.

At Gladstone Property Solutions, a cheap price on an average property is not good enough. We focus on achieving great deals on great properties for all of our clients. We will exhaust the negotiation process to ensure that each and every property is well purchased.

Why use a Buyer's Agent?

Buyer's Agents work exclusively for you, the buyer, to find properties on your behalf and negotiate the best possible deal . A Buyer's Agent, however, will charge you a fee to act on your behalf.

Are you time poor, lack experience in the local property market or the property market in general, live interstate or abroad and need someone in the local area to assess properties on your behalf? Then Gladstone Property Solutions Buyer's Agent service is for you.

Why Gladstone?

Gladstone QLD - Queenslands Industrial Hub

Gladstone is 550km north of Brisbane and 100km south-east of Rockhampton.

Unlike many regional resource driven cities, the Gladstone region has evolved from a combination of industries and resources. These include coal, alumina, aluminium, oil shale, as well as the emerging market of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) which has grown Gladstone like never before. This has resulted in Gladstone being a major driver of both the current, and the future of the Queensland and Australian economies.

Known for being the State’s premier port city, Gladstone boasts several of the nation’s most significant industries:

• Gladstone is home to Queensland Alumina - the world’s largest alumina refinery
• Boyne Smelters Limited - Australia’s largest aluminium smelter
• Rio Tinto - the world’s first greenfield alumina refinery
• Orica Australia
• Comalco

The State and Federal government has earmarked Gladstone as a growth area. Gladstone’s population is expected to double in size within 20 years (Source: QLD Dept Infrastructure & Planning – Gladstone Region Council 2011)

With our unique ports, population grow and job opportunities in and around Gladstone, the opportunity for property investment in Gladstone's real estate market has not passed. Property prices are currently at low levels not seen since the early 2000’s, so now may be the change you have been waiting for?

With our unique ports, population grow and job opportunities in and around Gladstone, the opportunity for property investment in Gladstone's real estate market has not passed. You haven’t missed the boat.

Gladstone Property Market

Gladstone’s housing price roller coaster of the last 5 years have lead us to seeing comparatively low property prices in Gladstone again. The prices we are seeing in Gladstone leading into 2017 are those not seen since the early 2000’s. It’s starting to look like very good buying?

gns are starting to show that the market is again ready to turn. Sales are up, with Gladstone locals now again picking up the bargains. Investor enquiry has again started from inter state and overseas buyers who can’t believe the low prices that you can now buy property in Gladstone. Houses from $150K and units from $80K has lead to buyers starting to come back to the market.

This is the opportunity for the savvy investor to step in, buy before everyone else catches on and pick up a bargain while prices are low. Gladstone is no longer on anyone’s list of hotspots, but could Gladstone by the buy of 2017 for the long term? Prices are low, there is little competition and plenty to choose from. Buy the right property at the bottom of the market and enjoy the future gains over the long term from this growth city.

Gladstone Rental Demand

Likewise Gladstone’s median rents for housing and units are now comparatively very low compared to many other regional centres. This again illustrates that there is significant room for growth in rents for the future. Currently the median 3 bedroom housing rent stands at just $220 per week in Gladstone (Dec 16), making Gladstone again a very affordable place to live.

The roller coaster ride of rental prices over the last 5 years looks to have come to an end, with rents at historic lows and at a level which can only go one way … up. It is still common place to get between a 5-6% gross rental yield in Gladstone as price reductions have matched rent reductions. Quite attractive compared to capital city rental yields.

The days of positively geared property in Gladstone are gone, they were never sustainable. But what remains is a solid rent return in a growth area of the future. You just need to be realistic in your expectations of the achievable rental yield, and the timeframe that Gladstone will enjoy future growth.

With a rental vacancy rate hovering around 8-10% as we go into 2017, the rental market looks weak on the surface of it. But this vacancy rate is exaggerated by a glut of poorly build 4 Bed, 2 bath houses in the new estates of Gladstone, and inner city units that no one wants to live in. Buy the right property in the right location and there will certainly be a demand for your property in Gladstone. Now more than ever is a time to invest in the right property.

Why Use Us?

Why Use Gladstone Property Solutions?

Are you time poor, lack experience in the Gladstone property market, or the property market in general? Live interstate or abroad and need someone in the local area to assess properties on your behalf? Then Gladstone Property Solutions Buyer's Agent service is for you.

To our knowledge, all other agents in the area are Selling Agents only. Selling Agents work on behalf of the seller to achieve the best selling price for their client. If a Selling Agent says they will act on your behalf, then it would be a case of them approaching another agent with a property you like and it is up to that agent if they will share their commission with the approaching agent. Not all agents will do this, limiting the properties the Selling Agent will even consider. There focus is on getting a selling commission, not getting the right property for you at the right price.

Most Australians buy a home very infrequently, so they don't have much experience in finding the right property and negotiating the right price.

Why not use a professional who 'lives and breathes' buying real estate everyday? A professional who understands the local market.

At Gladstone Property Solutions:

1. We act exclusively for the buyer, negotiating the best possible price, terms and conditions.
2. We save you time: Your time is precious, we understand that. Looking for a home or an investment property is a very time consuming task if you want to do it right. Hours need to be spent searching the local market, attending open homes and making countless phone calls to agents. After we have established the set of criteria that fits your needs for your property, we carry out an extensive search and only show you those properties that suit your needs.
3. We save you money: Our negotiation skills and market knowledge may save you significant dollars off a property's asking price. Even more importantly we know what it is going to take to secure your right property at the right time. Because we are assessing and buying properties in the area all of the time, we know the market value of properties and work towards getting your property at the lowest possible price.
4. We reduce your stress levels: You don't have to deal with selling agents and be subjected to their sales techniques - we do that for you. The emotion is removed from the process for you, and you can relax knowing that your acquisition is in the capable hands of a professional acting for your benefit, and who will work with you to get the best result.
5. We have the professional contacts: Research is without doubt the backbone of successful investing. Extensive, methodical research enables us to make informed and accurate decisions. We have access to other real estate professionals, online databases, council regulations and an industry network that enables us to access property listings not available to the general public.
6. We are able to coordinate support services such as Building and Pest Inspections, and can liaise with your solicitor and financial institution to finalise your purchase.
7. We provide a comprehensive service for your property needs eg. Assisting to buy, but also advising on how to setup your property investment effectively from the start.
8. We only recommend properties that passes our/and your stringent criteria.
9. We provide a personal and professional service: We offer complete discretion and confidentiality and expert advice throughout the entire purchasing process.

We exclusively represent the best interests of the property buyer at all times. We will provide the highest level of service delivery. This includes our approach to searching for your new property, critically evaluating it against your requirements, and researching and structuring the negotiation strategy to secure the property at the best price and on the best terms possible.

Use Gladstone Property Solutions to buy into the Gladstone property market now, and feel confident about your purchasing decision.

Whether you are purchasing real estate to live in, or as an investment property, don't risk making a mistake with your next property purchase in the Gladstone region. Use our professional, passionate team to ensure you find the best property at the best possible price.

Our Services

Whether you are searching for a home to live in or an investment property, we can help. Gladstone Property Solutions offers 5 main service options:

• Option 1. Full Search, Evaluate and Negotiate
• Option 2. Evaluate and Negotiate
• Option 3. Property Sourcing
• Option 4. Property Inspection
• Option 5. Bid at Auction

This option covers all aspects of the purchasing process.

• Establish your 'needs and expectations'.
• Search for the right property using the local real estate network, internet, online databases and publications for listed and unlisted properties.
• Short list the best available properties to review against the criteria presented by you.
• Conduct a thorough due diligence on the properties short listed.
• Present reports and photos of these properties.
• Receive feedback from you on which properties suit your needs and which one you wish to proceed with.
• Conduct a Market Analysis of recent comparable sales and other relevant information to assist in estimating the market value of the property.
• Discuss a strategy to negotiate on the property and/or bid at Auction on your behalf.
• Inform you each step in the negotiation process, valuing your input.
• Coordinate support services such as Building and Pest Inspections and liaising with your solicitor, the selling agent and your financial institution right up to settlement.

If you prefer to search for your own property or have already located a property, We follow up and:

• Inspect the property.
• Conduct a Market Analysis of recent comparable sales and other relevant information to assist in estimating the market value of the property.
• Discuss a strategy to negotiate on the property and/or bid at Auction on your behalf.
• Inform you each step in the negotiation process, valuing your input.
• Coordinate support services such as Building and Pest Inspections, and liaising with your solicitor, the selling agent and your financial institution right up to settlement.

We will source suitable properties that match the selected criteria presented by you.

• Establish your 'needs and expectations'.
• Search for the right property using the local real estate network, internet, online databases and publications for listed and unlisted properties.
• Short list the best available properties to review against the criteria presented by you.
• Conduct a thorough due diligence on the properties short listed.
• Present reports and photos of these properties.

If you have already located a property, and simply want a local property expert to personally inspect the property on your behalf, we will act as your eyes and ears on the ground, providing you with an unbaised and thorough opinion.

• Personally Inspect the Property on your behalf
• Complete a Detailed Property Inspection report detailing the contents, fixtures and fittings of the house, its condition and dimensions
• Take a suite of photos taken by us at inspection showing features, streetscapes and good and bad points of the property
• Provide and independent, expert analysis of the property from a local perspective
• Cover off on any issues or areas you may want further clarification on
• Discuss the property in detail with you post the inspection

We offer an auction bidding service to take the stress and emotion out of purchasing property at Auction. No more need to be subjected to pressure from selling agents trying to persuade you to raise your bid beyond your maximum. We are focused on working to achieve the best result for you, not on just securing the property at any price.

• Develop a clear auction strategy before the auction day and decide the maximum purchase price.
• Conduct a Market Analysis of recent comparable sales and other relevant information to assist in estimating the market value of the property.
• Be in direct phone contact, if possible, throughout the auction process.
• Work with you in any ongoing negotiations post auction should the property be passed in.

Fee Structure

Our fees are specific to your needs, and an individual fee structure can be organised to fit these needs.

• If you do not proceed further, no further fees apply.
• If you would like us to 1. Provide further information regarding a market appraisal of the property, 2. Have us negotiate the purchase and 3. Coordinate support services such as Building and Pest Inspections, as well as liasing with your solicitors and financiers right through to settlement, a Success Fee will apply as below.

• Personally Inspect the Property on your behalf
• Complete a Detailed Property Inspection report detailing the contents, fixtures and fittings of the house, its condition and dimensions
• Take a suite of photos taken by us at inspection showing features, streetscapes and good and bad points of the property
• Provide and independent, expert analysis of the property from a local perspective
• Cover off on any issues or areas you may want further clarification on
• Discuss the property in detail with you post the inspection

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Testimonials

We had been looking for a development site in Gladstone for months, but just couldn’t manage to get estate agents to return our calls or, by the time we had found a suitable property for sale on line, it had already sold.

We kept watching suitable properties being sold on the internet. We just couldn’t see how we could manage to purchase a property in a different state, site unseen with no-one to help. We were almost ready to give up when we found Gladstone Property Solutions.

From the moment we contacted Craig, we knew we had finally found what we were searching for- a buyers’ agent service, that listened, understood our needs and had intimate knowledge of the Gladstone market. Craig would return our phone calls straight away, no matter how late we called, answering all of our many questions.

We engaged Craig for a full search, evaluate and negotiate service. Almost immediately he presented us with two properties that met our criteria perfectly. He negotiated the sale of our property and guided us through the whole process to settlement. We will be using Craig’s services again soon to purchase another property.

Thank you Craig for your professionalism & excellent customer service, look forward to working with you again soon.

Elizabeth & Tony, Melbourne, Vic

Having never invested in property before, we engaged Craig from Gladstone Property Solutions to help us purchase an investment property in Gladstone.

Craig was very professional and more than helpful with all aspects of the process from discussing and refining our requirements, thoroughly researching potential properties, developing the contract, facilitating inspections and settlement as well as assisting us with setting up the tenancy agreement. Craig was prompt with all communication and always happy to explain any queries we had. Being remote, Craig helped us a lot by sending a number of photos of each potential property and explained any areas of concern that he had identified.

Being a local, Craig has a good network he can utilise to assist with numerous aspects of purchasing a property.

Excellent customer service, particularly since we are based in WA and had never been to Gladstone.

Alec and Kylah, Karratha WA

Craig helped me make the move from just looking at property in Gladstone to buying a property. His local knowledge was invaluable, and his honest assessment of the good and bad points of potential properties made it easy for me to make an informed decision.

Once I decided to make an offer on a townhouse Craig saw there was a deal to be done and saved me $10,000 off the asking price - a great result in a hot market like Gladstone. His fees are very reasonable and in my experience very good value compared to the time and money I saved. I would happily recommend Craig to others looking to purchase in Gladstone.

Allison, Brisbane, QLD

Matt and I would like to thank you for your continued efforts through-out the entire process of our property purchase in Gladstone. Buying from on the other side of the country in Karratha coupled with the demanding property market Gladstone is in, we would not have been able to purchase this property with out your knowledge, advice, honesty, prompt service and hard work.

We are so happy with the investment property you found us, you really listened to us and provided us with a property that was exactly what we wanted. You made our purchase so easy and hassle-free, you were there to answer all of the annoying phone calls and emails I hounded you with every day.

I have never recommended a product or service before, however we are so happy in your service and expertise that we would use you over and over again and I have recommended you to our friends and family. I truly believe you deserve to champagne you sent us more than we do!! Cheers Craig and best wishes for the future.

Zoe and Matt, Karratha WA

We recently engaged Craig to do a full search, evaluate and negotiate on a property investment for us in Gladstone. Craig’s service was excellent throughout the whole process. It was a great comfort to know that we were getting truly independent advice, and the benefit of Craig’s knowledge of the local market, particularly given that we were purchasing from interstate sight-unseen.

Not only did Craig find us a quality investment property at the right price, he was also invaluable in contacting real estate agents, arranging for inspections and quotes, and assisting us in liaising with the agents throughout the entire process. We thoroughly recommend Craig’s services.

Louis and Jane, Melbourne VIC

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