Property Consulting
Welcome to AS Partners Property Consultants... an exciting joint venture with James Buyer Advocates. Buyer Advocates or Buyer Agents are the opposite to traditional real estate agents in that we work for you, the buyer. We are about getting you the right property at the lowest possible price.
Who Uses Us?
Home Buyers Many home buyers engage us after they have had a number of bad experiences or they have missed out on their first dream home and don't wish to miss the second one. Other home buyers ask our assistance because they do not have the time or feel they are too "emotionally" involved in the process to make a good decision. And finally, home buyers engage us because they are frustrated by dealings with selling agents.
Investors
Our investor enquiry comes from a wide range of people interested in a wide range of properties. While we are conservative by nature and focus on long-term hold, residential and lease-back and OYO commercial properties, we can and do buy properties that are considered higher risk/higher reward. Where higher risk/reward properties or larger dollar amount properties are under consideration, part of our role is to co-ordinate the people who you, the investor needs to involve before committing to a purchase. These can include solicitors, town planners, commercial valuers, bankers, architects and financial advisors.
Overseas, Interstate & Ex Pats
Buying a home or investment from afar is a daunting process and if you have to liaise with "seller friendly" (as opposed to "buyer friendly") agents, it is almost impossible. You really do need to have someone who will show you everything that is on offer as well as to act in your best interests when we find something you like. We are accustomed to dealing with people we rarely or sometimes never meet. For instance, we know how to buy under power of attorney. We understand time zones and communicating from afar. We also discuss with you non-financial (and more emotive) issues such as schooling and even spousal isolation.
Case Studies
When my husband first suggested we use a buyers agent I was skeptical. Why did we need to spend more money in what was going to be an expensive exercise anyway? I am pleased to say the experience with Mal James exceeded all our expectations. He was well informed, knowledgeable, communicated in a friendly, open manner and enjoyed a good coffee. He was remarkably perceptive and facilitated us in clarifying our needs and desires. His knowledge and resources allowed us to be able to compare values of different homes and different areas very quickly without months of our own "trial and error research". Overall the whole process was actually enjoyable and we would not hesitate to recommend him to others. Sue and Paul Bilston - Camberwell In acting as our buying agent at the auction, we are also sure that you were successful on our behalf where our visible lack of experience would have made it much easier for other bidders to find our "point of pain" and force us out of the auction.
We are both very excited by the property that we have obtained and we have greatly enjoyed the process that has got us there. Your expertise and professionalism combined with your humour and enthusiasm has ensured that this purchase has been successful and extremely enjoyable at the same time. In an industry not noted for integrity, we have also found your openness and honesty most refreshing. John and Kay Horgan - Canterbury Mal, how you actually saved $50,000 off the asking price in this boom market while my clients picture was splashed across the papers will to me always remain one of the great mysteries of real estate private sale negotiation. .Jame Lewis - Solicitor - Queen St Melbourne Click Here to view FAQ's about the role of Buyer Advocates