Originally from South Africa, Herman found himself driven by a fascination of why people do what they do, leading him to study psychology. After making the move to Australia he spent eight years in recruitment, successfully curating a portfolio of the best sales professionals in the market. This background in psychology, sales and recruitment has seen Herman be able to identify and develop transparent, honest and driven teams, who are not only the best in the business but who truly care about getting the best outcomes.
Last week, the Labor government unveiled the federal budget for the 2023/24 financial year, marking the first budget surplus in 15 years. This announcement brought a wave of changes and new incentives, raising questions about its impact on property investors.
Purchasing property is a significant financial decision, and when starting out, we often seek advice from our family members who will have their own opinions and experiences. However, it's important to remember that getting a second opinion from experts can potentially save you a lot of money and time in the long run. Professionals like property mentors, mortgage brokers, accountants and other property investment experts can offer valuable insights based on their industry expertise and market analysis. Joining me for todays discussion from The Property Mentors is mentor team director, Herman Benade and mentor team leader, Malika Kingwell. Today, they share their insights into what can happen when a second expert opinion is not sought, how to navigate competing advice and finding a balance between familial considerations and expert insights.
There are countless benefits to having a mentor, such as being held accountable for your goals and having access to a network of established experts - just to name a couple. But one of the more forgotten benefits of having a mentor is their access to off-market property opportunities, which in todays market is invaluable. Today, and joining me to discuss the benefits of buying off-market opportunities, is Mentor Team Director at The Property Mentors, Herman Benade. You'll hear why buying off-market is more beneficial than on-market opportunities and what having an established network for off-market opportunities can mean for a purchaser.