PK Property Search & Negotiators specialise in purchasing property for clients based overseas, including the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, China, Indonesia, Ireland, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and many more.

Since establishing itself as the first Buyer's Agent back in 1997, PK Property Search & Negotiators today services more Expatriates and Foreign Investors than anyone else in their field.

If you are looking for an investment property, or a home to live in on your return to Australia, we can carry out the full search and negotiation process on your behalf. We will put you in touch with reputable solicitors, and tax consultants specialising in the needs of expatriates and foreign investors, guiding you to the most effective way of maximising your investment.

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After taking a detailed brief of your requirements, we will proceed to search, shortlist and deliver to you property that suits your brief. Once you have made a decision to purchase we will organise all building inspections and solicitors, digital photos, and professional videos for your viewing should you not be able to inspect the property in person. Should you be purchasing for investment reasons we will source the best property manager to organise and maintain a stable tenant for your property.

At PK Property Search & Negotiators, we understand that when you return home for a brief visit, the last thing you want to be doing is house hunting or negotiating on a contract of sale. Your time is limited and precious and should be spent visiting friends or relatives.

The full service we offer not only eradicates emotional impulse buying that often arises as a result of time restrictions, but we will also have you feeling confident that you have bought the right property at the right price.

Overseas Buyer's Agent Beware Checklist

Important: If you are an expat or overseas buyer, it is imperative that you read this Buyer's Agent Beware Checklist before engaging your proposed Buyer's Agent.

Foreign Investors

If you are living overseas, but are not an Australian citizen and do not have a permanent resident visa for Australia, there are Federal Government limitations on your ability to buy property here. Your property purchase needs to be approved by the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

The following is an outline of requirements, or see the FIRB website for more detailed information.

Brand new and "off-the-plan" properties

Approval is normally given for foreign investors to buy property which is newly constructed but has never been occupied or previously sold, and property which is under construction or where construction has not yet started ("off-the-plan" properties), as long as no more than half the dwellings in any one development are sold to foreign interests.

Vacant residential land

Approval is normally given on the condition that continuous construction of a dwelling starts within 12 months of the purchase.

An appointment you cannot afford to miss

If you are going to purchase property in Sydney or Melbourne over the next twelve months, you can't afford not to make a personal appointment with Peter Kelaher Director of PK Property Search & Negotiators and Richard Wakelin Director of Wakelin Property Advisory when they are in Singapore from Saturday 30th of August until Wednesday 3rd of September.

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Peter is a highly sought-after speaker in the property arena, and has experience as property columnist for News Limited, and was property editor for one of Channel 7's morning programs.

Peter founded and introduced the concept of buyer's agents into Sydney in 1997 because he believed that buyers needed honest, independent advice when working up against the selling agent who works for the vendor. Today, nearly half of PK Property's business is purchasing property for expatriates and foreign investors who reside mainly in Singapore, Hong Kong Dubai and London.

Richard and Monique Wakelin established Wakelin Property Advisory in 1995 and are today Melbourne's leading Buyers Agency. With a recently published book called “Streets Ahead” outlining how to make money in Residential Property. The Wakelin's have made numerous media appearances throughout radio, TV and property conferences and together are a well known name when it comes to property.

For personal property appointments at the Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore- 2 Stamford Road Singapore you will need to book no later than Friday 29th of August 2008 on the following email address peter@pkproperty.com.au and stipulate where you would like to purchase in, either Sydney or Melbourne. We will then email you back with an appropriate date and time available. Peter Kelaher's mobile phone is +61419-200018 www.pkproperty.com.au www.wakelin.com.au