In July 2006, my wife and I decided to purchase an investment property in Brisbane as the market was a little too hot for us in Perth.  After a couple of months surfing the Internet and sifting through interstate papers we found a property that looked OK.  Not being familiar with the area and wanting to get some spacial perspective, we had a look on Google Earth and noticed our intended property appeared to line up with the runway at Brisbane airport.  A quick call to a competing Real Estate Agent in the area confirmed our suspicions, advising the planes pass over low and often.  We discussed the difficulty of purchasing an investment property on the other side of the country - time off work, the expense of flights, accommodation, hire car etc. having only a limited time to assess the local market and make a hasty decision on the available stock during that time.  The agent suggested we use a Buyer's Agent.  My initial reaction was, I assume like most people, 'A what?'.  After a brief explanation she gave me Ben's contact details.

From the first contact I was sold, although admittedly I was initially a little shocked at the cost, I soon realised that the service was worth every cent and potentially saved me tens of thousands.  Having purchased a few investment properties in the past, I thought I had a fair idea of what I was after in the area.  Ben soon set me straight on the what, where and why, demonstrating that he knows the area inside and out.  I wasn't in a hurry and my only condition to Ben was that he save me the equivalent of his costs.  It took a couple of months but I was very satisfied with the results, a solid investment property in a good location with plenty of potential for growth.  Ben provided thorough and professional end to end service.  With his contacts in the finance brokerage, conveyancing, building inspection, and property management areas the purchasing experience was virtually hassle free.  The only minor glitch was ironed out very quickly with Ben's assistance. 
 
I would recommend using a Buyers Agent to anyone considering purchasing a property interstate - you simply can't put a price on having someone with your interests (and their reputation) in mind, actively working for you on the ground.  If you're looking in Queensland - I unreservedly recommend using Ben and YPS.

In these hectic times, with work and family commitments; we were unsure how we were going to find the time and the energy to find a home. With the volatility of the market, we knew we would have to commit to spending every weekend driving all over town looking at property, and it was not a prospect we looked forward to. Also, with rent prices going through the roof the more time we spent looking the more money we spent paying off someone else’s mortgage. In came Ben Boyle and YPS! Ben knows that everyone has different needs and wants. He took the time to really understand what it was that we were after. Ben’s market knowledge is second to none and he didn’t waste any of our time showing us properties that didn’t match our expectations. Within four weeks Ben had found our dream home. When it came to negotiation, Ben knew what the property was worth and delivered a significant discount on the asking price. This discount easily covered YPS’s fees.As first time buyers, it was comforting to know we could rely on independent advice and we had someone stepping us through the purchasing process at every turn. We really couldn’t have asked for more – flawless service and excellent value for money. And best of all, we didn’t have to do any of the looking! We will have no hesitation in recommending YPS to all of our friends and family.

We had been looking for an investment property for six months with little success until we requested the assistance of Ben Boyle and his company, Your Property Solutions. Within 10 days of our first meeting, Ben was able to locate the ideal investment property for us in Townsville. We were absolutely astounded at his enthusiasm, professionalism and ability to quickly identify an ideal investment opportunity. Not only did he locate a property for us, but he recommended a trusted mortgage broker, arranged soliciting and suggested a rental agent, all of which we utilised the services of and have the highest of praises for their assistance.  Throughout the settlement period, Ben and his staff kept in regular contact to ensure that we were informed of any changes to settlement and that the purchasing process was on track. After settlement, Ben has given us several updates on his assessed capital growth of our property, which is very reassuring. Overall, Ben Boyle and Your Property Solutions have been outstanding in assisting us with the purchase of our investment property and we whole heartedly recommend his services to anyone wishing to increase their wealth through property investment.