The Experience
There is a world of difference between someone telling you what they could do for you and someone else who can back this up with evidence of how they have helped other people. When we talk about investing in properties there is simply no substitute for experience and proven expertise. With such a big investment in their hands you will want to be sure that your adviser is telling you know he knows and not what he has read but never actually put into practice.
The Trust
Any firm you deal with on financial matters has to earn your trust. This comes from them being clear and transparent with you on the most important issues and not just trying to sell you something without properly explaining it first. The hard sell approach is something which needs to be avoided and you should also feel the confidence which comes from knowing that you are receiving the best advice around but that the final decision is always going to be yours. You should never feel under pressure or that you are wasting the adviser’s time with your questions or by taking your time over the final decision
Easy to Deal With
You certainly don’t want to get lumbered with a property investment company which never returns your calls or which his hard to get in touch with. You will want to be in close contact with them whenever there are decisions to be made or opportunities to be discussed, and the service you choose should be one which gives you the confidence of being able to get through to the right person every time.
The Inside Knowledge
One of the rather more unexpected benefits for many first time investors is the fact that a top property investment company can use their knowledge and contacts to provide details of great deals for their clients. This means that the issue of finding the right property is going to be a lot easier for you if you use an adviser who will provide you with a long list of possible deals to decide on.
