Property advice review

Pressure-test a property proposal before you commit.

I’m Andrew Romano CA. I provide a second opinion on property proposals from buyers’ agents and other property advisers for high-income Australians. I review the numbers, tax considerations, ownership structure and assumptions before you commit.

The short answer

Check the cash flow, ownership structure and tax assumptions first.

A property proposal should work under conservative assumptions, not only on the brochure version of the numbers. A review can identify questions early, before a structure or purchase decision becomes harder to change.

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What I review

Make sure the numbers tell the whole story.

The purchase assumptions and projected cash flowInterest, vacancy, maintenance, strata and other holding costsThe proposed ownership structure and tax considerationsAny trust, company or SMSF structure, including the questions and compliance assumptions that need to be checkedGrowth, yield and exit assumptions presented in the proposalQuestions, gaps and conflicts that should be clarifiedWhat should be checked with your solicitor, broker or licensed adviser

A second opinion

I review the tax, structural and financial mechanics of what you have been presented. I do not recommend a property, suburb, lender or financial product.

The scope, fee and documents required are confirmed before you proceed. If the proposal uses a trust, company or SMSF, I will identify the structure and compliance questions that need to be answered before implementation.

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01

Send the proposal

Share the proposal, projections, funding assumptions and relevant property documents. If a trust, company or SMSF is involved, include the relevant structure and compliance documents.

02

Review the mechanics

I work through the assumptions, cash flow, structure and tax considerations that sit behind the recommendation.

03

Know what to ask next

You receive a clearer list of issues and questions to take back before you decide how to proceed.

Who this is for

Useful before the decision becomes expensive.

This review is for professionals, investors and business owners who have been given a property proposal, projection or structure and want the assumptions tested before they commit.

Who it is not for

It is not a substitute for conveyancing, legal advice, licensed financial advice or a recommendation about which property to buy.

Frequently asked questions

Before you request a review.

The review starts with the decision and documents in front of you, not a generic property checklist.

What is a property advice review?

It is a focused review of the tax, structure, cash-flow assumptions and numbers in a property proposal. It is designed to help you identify questions and risks before you commit.

Can you tell me whether a property is a good investment?

I do not recommend a specific property, suburb, lender product or investment outcome. I review the assumptions and mechanics so you can make a more informed decision and obtain any other advice you need.

Can you review a proposal prepared by a buyers’ agent or property adviser?

Yes. I can review the financial assumptions, cash-flow projections, proposed ownership structure and tax considerations so you have a clearer basis for your decision. The review is a second opinion, not a substitute for legal, lending or financial product advice.

What should I send before the review?

Send the proposal, projections, draft contract or relevant property documents, proposed ownership structure, funding assumptions and any advice you have already received. The scope is confirmed before the review begins.

Is this financial product advice?

No. The service focuses on tax, structure and numbers review from a Chartered Accountant and registered tax practitioner perspective. Obtain licensed financial and legal advice where it is required for your circumstances.

Your next step

Get a clearer view before you commit.

Book a discovery call and tell me about the proposal. I will confirm what I can assess and the right next step.

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General information only. Not financial advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any property. Seek legal, licensed financial and other professional advice for your circumstances. Tax and superannuation rules change.