From ALMOST Buying Off-the-Plan… to Proven Property Performance

The Early Spark

For Clinton, property was always part of his upbringing, with his dad owning a building company, and helping him on job sites when he was growing up.

So later, when a workmate recommended The Property Couch podcast, it struck a chord. Clinton says, “I haven’t looked back ever since, I agreed with their philosophy about it all.” That moment marked the turning point from following spruiker advice, to finding a trusted pathway.

Avoiding the Spruiker Trap

Like many first-time buyers, Clinton and his partner were nudged towards off-the-plan builds.

“I actually went to a (YouTubers) seminar who was selling off the plan stuff and yeah, a lot of things sort of come out that you sort of realise, they’re not in my best interests at all.”

Clinton admits that without better information, “that’s probably the route I was going to go.”

Finding Clarity with a Plan

The difference came when he and his partner engaged Empower Wealth.
“Probably the main reason for reaching out to Empower Wealth is the property plan. In your initial phase when you are looking to invest, you’re just getting blown around like a paper bag.”

Through the planning process, they discovered how many properties they needed, when to buy, and how to safely reach their goals. “We did the property plan first. And then not too long after that we purchased our first investment property in Geelong, used their buyer’s agent, and yeah, she’s awesome.”

Trust, Not Pressure

For Clinton, the biggest difference was the absence of sales pressure.

“With Empower Wealth and the way that they’re structured… if you’re not in a position to go they say wait. But if you’re ready to go, they see an opportunity they say go. So I think that’s definitely the biggest thing. They’re not just being yes, yes, yes all the time.”

That approach built his confidence. “Now we have like our own little team around us, and we have an accountant with Empower Wealth as well.”

Looking Ahead

Clinton and his partner are now preparing to buy their final property under the plan. “So we’re looking at buying in next place, in Victoria, and that will be our last one in our plan. we only need two investment properties plus our PPR.”

With only 3 total properties needed to reach his family’s goals, it’s a stark difference from the spruiker who was originally trying to sell him 10 properties in 10 years.

For him, the journey has been transformative.
“Empower Wealth’s doing a great thing. Anyone (who) asks for any referrals I’m happy to recommend them to friends and family and yeah, we love using them.”

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