HOW TO BUILD YOUR PROPERTY INVESTMENT DREAM TEAM
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR PROPERTY INVESTMENT DREAM TEAM

Success in property investing isn’t a solo act. Building the right team of advisers, brokers and specialists can turn ambition into a long-term, wealth-building strategy.

By Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 10:01amGrey Clock 3 min

To succeed in property investing, you need a trusted team of skilled professionals to guide you and the right mindset to help you land the plane. Your team doesn’t just provide technical expertise, they help balance your mindset, encouraging action without recklessness. 

But who exactly do you need on your dream team? Let’s explore. 

Qualified Property Investment Adviser 

A Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA) is your strategic architect, designing a roadmap for your property_ journey. Their role goes beyond simple advice, they create your investment strategy, provide tailored recommendations, and plan your portfolio with a long-term focus. 

They clearly document your goals and objectives, your risk appetite, and the risks associated with an investment, all within a comprehensive written property investment plan supported by detailed graphs and tables on future spending, cash flow, borrowings, tax, and wealth forecasts with appropriate assumptions as it relates to your retirement targets.

Their expertise ensures you remain focused on the ideal blend of potential locations and best-suited, investment-grade properties that align with your desire to retire on $3,000 per week. They’re the trusted cornerstone of your team, turning your vision into actionable steps and outcomes. 

Investment-savvy mortgage broker 

An experienced mortgage broker doesn’t just source loans, they structure your finances strategically to support your property goals. From credit planning to managing loan structures, they ensure your borrowing strategy forms part of your overall plan for now and in the future. If they’re doing their job right, they should really be your ‘personal’ banker. 

Buyer’s agent 

Your buyer’s agent acts as your dedicated market area and property selection specialist, responsible for clarifying your brief, identifying, assessing, negotiating, and securing the best-suited investment-grade properties that align with your strategy. They’re not just an extra set of eyes,  they ARE your eyes and ears on the ground. They are playing every day on the ‘inside’! 

Financial planner 

A licensed financial planner takes a holistic approach to your wealth creation and management, covering superannuation/SMSFs, managed funds, shares, and personal insurances. They ensure your property investments are seamlessly integrated into your broader financial, wealth, and retirement strategy, safeguarding your retirement and long-term objectives and financial security.

As the architects of your financial defence pillar, they implement crucial risk insurances to protect your wealth. Think of them as building a moat around your property portfolio. 

Accountant 

A property-savvy accountant is essential for determining the best ownership structure for your investments– be it individual ownership, partnerships, trusts, companies, or SMSFs. As a licensed tax agent, their expertise ensures your tax position is optimised while remaining fully compliant with regulations. By legally maximising deductions, they play a pivotal role in managing both your income and capital gains tax obligations in an effort to enhance your cash flow, allowing your portfolio to perform more effectively and efficiently. 

Solicitor 

Your solicitor is indispensable for reviewing contracts, handling conveyancing, and safeguarding your assets.

They ensure property transfers and guarantees are seamlessly executed while protecting you from any hidden surprises in the purchase process.

Their expertise provides peace of mind and solid legal protection for your investments. Thinking more broadly, they will play an important role in your estate planning and wills as your wealth base grows. 

Building and pest inspector 

A thorough inspection before purchasing a property is essential. A trusted building and pest inspector helps you avoid costly mistakes by identifying structural issues or pest infestations before they become your problem. Their fee is the best insurance to make sure you don’t end up paying thousands. 

 Property manager 

A skilled property manager is your on-the-ground partner for maintaining and maximising the performance of your investment. They handle tenant selection, rent collection, property maintenance, and compliance with rental regulations, ensuring your asset remains a hassle-free source of income.

By managing day-to-day operations and addressing any issues promptly, they protect your property’s value and free you to focus on growing your portfolio. They also coordinate essential safety and compliance checks, such as electrical, plumbing, and gas inspections to meet minimum standards in your state or territory, to safeguard your investment. A good property manager is an investment in peace of mind and long-term success.  

These professionals ensure you’re equipped to make informed, confident decisions at every stage of your investment journey. Even with the best team, your success depends on your mindset as a long-term investor. Your team not only provides technical expertise but also helps keep your mindset balanced – encouraging action without recklessness. 

This is an edited extract from How to Retire on $3,000 a Week: The Property Couch’s Playbook for Passive Property Investing by Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley (Major Street Publishing RRP $32.99), available at all leading retailers. Visit http://thepropertycouch.com.au/  

 



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Designed by the late Kerry Hill and built by Hutchinson Builders, The Residence at Hayman Island blends tropical modernism with absolute waterfront luxury.

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Is this Whitsunday’s best home?

Hayman Island may have been ravaged by Cyclone Debbie in 2017, which saw the island, one of the smallest of the major Whitsunday islands, all but shut down, but the 390-hectare paradise has made an extraordinary comeback.

The InterContinental brand took over the island’s only resort, which was completely devastated by the Category 4 cyclone. The same year the cyclone hit, The Residence at Hayman was built, one of just two private residences on the island.

Constructed by Hutchinson Builders, a Tier 1 builder better known for delivering some of South East Queensland’s finest multi-residential developments, the lavish home is made from reinforced concrete with a blend of glass and timber battening.

It was designed by the late, internationally renowned architect Kerry Hill, widely regarded as a key figure in refining tropical modernist architecture. Hill was an island specialist, having designed several major resorts in Bali.

The Residence at Hayman spans three levels and offers over 1,400 sqm of living space, including around 580 sqm of internal living areas. The remainder comprises breezeways, terraces, and balconies designed to embrace the island’s subtropical climate.

Entry to the home is via the upper level, as the property tiers down the site with direct access to the beach. The top and lower levels accommodate most of the home’s eight bedrooms, as well as a study and a double garage with buggy parking, the preferred mode of transport throughout the Whitsundays.

The middle level is home to the main kitchen, living, and dining areas, complete with a full butler’s pantry. It opens to a large, L-shaped terrace featuring an outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining and lounge zones, and a sundeck. The terrace flows to the basalt-clad infinity swimming pool, deck, and cabana with integrated seating, as well as a pool house.

Owners or guests of The Residence also have access to the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort facilities, including 24-hour room service, butler assistance, private chefs, and the resort’s wellness centre.

Whitefox agents Cheyne Fox and Nic Whitehead are marketing The Residence as “a rare and extraordinary find.”

“This is more than just a home, it’s an opportunity to own a piece of paradise, a legacy to share with family and friends for generations to come,” Fox said.

The only other private residence on Hayman Island, Hayman House, is also on the market. Commissioned by Terry Peabody, former billionaire and Transpacific Industries founder, Hayman House was first listed last year with hopes of $27 million, later reportedly reduced to $20 million in early 2025.

Designed by Kerry Hill and also built by Hutchies (in 2010), Hayman House shares a similar design ethos to The Residence, albeit on a smaller scale. Its 18-week construction endured three cyclones, with all site access via the beach, which had to be reinforced to prevent heavy vehicles from sinking into the sand.

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