'Saved $35,000, Plus Returns Of 8.5%...!'
'I was interested in buying into the Darwin property market for my super fund as I could see long term growth in both equity and yield. I had been talking with Tod Peterson for some time, waiting for the right opportunity to arise. Tod approached me with a unique situation - an investment property that could be value added to with a credible long-term tenant. I engaged Tod's services based on his local knowledge and experience of the area. We secured the property at a considerably lower price than was advertised, and are now in the process of adding more accommodation to the existing premises. The end result was a saving of $35,000 with a future return of approximately 8.5%.

I am an interstate investor with little time on my hands to research a market I am not fully acquainted with. I have no hesitation in recommending Tod Peterson's services, not only because of his experience and local knowledge, but also because of his insight into value adding to investment properties for his clients.' - Lachlan Cameron

'Once My Price Point Was Established, He Was Quick To Provide Potential Options...'

'Peterson's Property Search delivered on the service and result that I was seeking. Tod was clear in articulating his approach from the beginning, and was able to successfully draw out the requirements that I had. Once my price point was established, he was quick to provide potential option and was clearly active with investigating the preferred options.

Tod's knowledge of the Darwin market, particularly in the way it pertained to my circumstances, was reassuring and valuable. He allowed me to understand the pros and cons of various areas, and to find a suitably priced apartment on the fringe of the CBD - no small task. Tod successfully balances a professional yet casual approach that made it easy to do business with him. He was always responsive to emails and was prepared to use Skype on numerous occasions. 

I would recommend Peterson's Property Search to anyone who lacks knowledge of the Darwin market, and is looking to receive genuine and considered advice.' - Andrew McDonell

'A Total Saving of $76,000!...'

'My family and I relocated to Darwin for work. We were unfamiliar with the town and engaged Tod Peterson to act on our behalf. The purchase of a suitable property needed to meet our criteria and price point. Location, size and configuration were important to us, as we had kids and had enrolled  them in a school that was close to where we wanted to live. We found a suitable property and with Tod's due diligence, initially negotiated $55,000 off the price. Because of the age of the property, Tod suggested we get a series of reports done as a safety measure and to potentially leverage the price down even further. I am extremely glad we did this, because Tod was able to secure a credit of $21,000 and therefore a total saving to us of $76,000 (or nearly 10%!) off the advertised price. This was extremely impressive, and especially so in the tough market we were dealing with, and certainly a far greater saving than we would have been able to achieve ourselves.

It's not just about the savings though. Having a 'second set of eyes' and, local knowledge and experience is reassuring, when you are trying to negotiate the pitfalls and perils of buying property in a new town. I commend Tod's expertise and local knowledge to put a strategy together to achieve a result like this. I have no hesitation in recommending his services to people who are wanting to buy in this market but don't have the local knowledge or the experience, and of course want to save time  and money. Thanks, Tod!' - Shane Papworth

'We Secured a Property That Was Well Below Asking Price...'

My wife and I were wanting to increase our investment portfolio. We are both professional people with busy lifestyles, and found the time involved researching and securing an appropriate property difficult. Tod Peterson, from PPS, approached us and offered his services. We thought this was a good idea as we could engaged an advocate to do all the work for us. Tod completely understood our criteria, and was able to source off-market property, which was a huge advantage.

On top of that, with his knowledge and negotiation skills, we secured a property that was well below asking price, and one that would provide a good return. All in all, it was a clean experience without drama or problems. If you are a property purchaser wanting the best deal, we would recommend you speaking with Tod Peterson. Satbir and Sunny

'Able to Save Me a Great Deal of Money...'

I had recently came into some money and was advised by my financial planner to buy property. My intentions were to build an investment portfolio for my family trust. I was introduced to Tod Peterson by a mutual acquaintance and was impressed with his advocacy service, along with his knowledge of the real estate market here in Darwin.

My criteria was specific - I initially wanted to purchase two apartments in the same building, they needed to be of the same size, position, and quality. Although it took some time to source this out, Tod was able to provide me with what I wanted. In the process, he was also able to save me a great deal of money. From this experience, I know I will engage Tod's help again for my next property purchase. Prisca Gopal

'A Positive Purchase Experience... and Saved Money Too!'

When I made the decision to purchase my first property in Darwin, I found the whole experience draining and frustrating as I work and live remotely. The difficulties for me was around the viewing of potential property in a short timeframe, and the time and cost involved in travelling to view a property only to find it doesn't suit my needs.

Tod's experience and understanding of the real estate industry was invaluable. This was shown by Tod organising for me to view the property I purchased prior to it being publicly listed. Tod was careful to ensure that I was comfortable in the area I wanted to purchase, kept within my price bracket, and searched for properties that met my needs. Once I found the house I wanted, Tod worked diligently to ensure the process moved forward and with ease, and negotiated the price down for me.

All in all, a process that I felt would be a nightmare turned out to be a positive purchase experience, thanks to Tod. I would recommend his service to anyone in the market for a property.    Leona Katzer

Saved $45,000 on Rural Property!

'My wife and I were interested in buying a rural block and by chance we had heard of one coming to the market early this year. We knew this block would attract a lot of attention and would be snapped up as soon as it became public.

We approached Tod Peterson of PPS for his assistance. Through Tod's due diligence, he made contact with the owner, inspected the block, and relayed all information back to us. We instructed Tod to go ahead and secure the block for us. He negotiated directly with the seller, and we ended up buying it for $45,000 less than what it would have been advertised for if it had gone to market.

Overall, the experience was stress-free and easy, knowing we had a profressional working for us and saving a good chunk of cash. It's good to know there is someone out there looking after your best interests, who can deal with off-market property, and who is a strong negotiator. Tod provides an excellent option to property buyers who most of the time end up having to deal with seller's advocates. I highly recommend his services' - Damian O'brien

Client saved $88,500!

ATTENTION PROPERTY INVESTORS
Having trouble getting in the market? Well, you cannot go wrong with Tod Peterson from Peterson's Property Search.

Tod provides invaluable expertise ranging from:
:: Providing property site inspections and follow up inspections at times that suit you, the buyer;
:: Recommending other services such as finance brokers, conveyances, etc ;
:: Strategic negotiating with sales agents to get the BEST PRICE for you, the buyer;
:: Up to date knowledge of local real estate market.

Tod Peterson from Peterson's Property Search provides exceptional service and really makes you feel at ease, considering buying a property is going to be one of your biggest decisions you will embark on.
Always remember; Tod Peterson from Peterson's Property Search is working with your best interests in mind. When things get tough Tod is only a phone call or email away and communicating is one of Tod's strong points - you will always have up to date information. It was an extremely hard slog (to say the least). However, we finally got the property we wanted and all thanks to Tod Peterson from Peterson's Property Search.

I have no hesitation in recommending his services and welcome any prospective clients to contact me.
Bronwyn Albanesi
0412463064

PURCHASED! Nakara

We have recently purchased this unit at Nakara.

TESTIMONIAL: "Residing in Darwin wasn’t much help when trying to locate a high performing investment property in the current competitive market. By utilising Tod’s 30 years experience in the industry, I quickly secured a great property in a much sought after area. Not only that, but also eliminated any competition when Tod effectively secured a property that hadn’t even hit the market yet. To top it off, we secured at nearly $50k less than market value!

At our first meeting we discussed my investment criteria and Tod was able to identify a suitable property very quickly. Tod develops a good rapport and was good to deal with.

Tod enabled me to stop thinking it would be a good idea to buy an investment property and make it happen. I am a busy professional with little spare time, and previously I had no time to spend the hours of follow-up required to research and inspect properties after reading the real estate Ads in the NT News on the weekends."

- Greg M

PURCHASED! Nakara

We have recently purchased this unit at Nakara.

TESTIMONIAL: "When buying our first home, we had to consider a long term view, a well placed house that would grow as our family would. When a friend personally recommend Tod’s services, it made sense, allowing us to be secure in the knowledge that this huge decision was an informed one. Tod did all the dealing, negotiating directly, found us a great family home in a great area. This allowed us to take timely advantage of the first home buyers incentive, combined with Tod’s negotiating we saved nearly $15k."

- D & R -W

PURCHASED! Parap

We have recently purchased this unit at Parap.

TESTIMONIAL: "The combination of record low interest rates, generous Government incentives, high rental returns, low vacancy rates and a buoyant local economy with positive outlook were all key factors in my decision to invest in residential investment property in the Darwin market. However, these same factors also mean the market is very competitive, particularly in my target price range. Furthermore, not being a Darwin resident puts one at a distinct disadvantage when looking to enter this market. That’s where having someone on the ground that knows the local market and who will actively operate in your best interest tips the balance back in your favour.

I could have attempted my own property search remotely, but without the necessary inside local knowledge that could have been disastrous, and would have required a number of trips to Darwin, as well as dealing with a number of second parties. Alternatively, engaging local seller’s agents would not have guaranteed impartiality or access to the wider market. Using Peterson’s Property Search delivered a service that provided more than just an unbiased property search. Tod Peterson was able to exploit his local market knowledge to identify locations with the best prospects, including inside information on factors that may influence future returns in a particular area. His service was further enhanced by the added value of Tod’s advice on different matters, including selecting a conveyancing and property management agent, as well as being proactively engaged in the whole process from candidate property identification, evaluation, negotiation and contract execution through to liaising with other parties on my behalf.

Peterson’s Property Search has definitely made the whole exercise of investing in Darwin’s property market far easier than I initially anticipated, principally due to Tod Peterson’s dedicated service to his clients."

- Matthew

PURCHASED! Coconut Grove

We have recently purchased this unit at Coconut Grove.


TESTIMONIAL: "I am a young NT miner, fly in and fly out and a first home buyer. I had no time, and no experience looking for property so I engaged the services of Petersons Property Search. Tod Peterson found a property just what I was looking for, secured it at a very good price and in a timely fashion, his advice was spot on. I felt secure Tod was looking after my investment interest throughout the process. I have had a hassle free, no stress experience and have referred Peterson’s Property Search to my friends and relatives."

- Thomas McCarthy

Roxbury Downes Mine

PURCHASED! Brinkin

We have recently purchased this unit at Brinkin.


TESTIMONIAL: "As a first-time property investor/homebuyer I came to Tod for peace-of-mind that I was purchasing the right property. I am also a FIFO worker and whilst I had been scanning the property pages in Darwin for several months, I found that I didn't have the time to pursue things much further, and also that the properties I was interested in were getting snapped up very quickly. Before I even signed up with Tod's services he was on the hunt for a suitable property for me! Within days he had found a couple of properties to both of our liking though probably not something I would have picked for myself initially. We were able to secure this property within a couple of weeks and I was very happy with the purchase. Not only was it leased out for a good rate of return which would help me pay off my mortgage quickly and also proved to be a good investment, we were able to purchase the property below the advertised price. I would highly recommend Tod's services to anyone wanting to buy property in Darwin without the hassle or worry of trying to do it alone."

- Julie

McArthur River Mine

PURCHASED! Stuart Park

We have recently purchased this unit at Stuart Park.

TESTIMONIAL: "I recently used the services of Peterson’s Property Search in acquiring a residential unit in Darwin.

As I live and work in the north west of WA I was reluctant to use up my annual leave to travel to Darwin to spend weeks hunting on the ground myself for a suitable property.

During discussions with Tod I set out my parameters in terms of my target property characteristics and my price range.

I found that Tod was very proactive in immediately setting out to locate and inspect properties within my criteria.  He provided a great deal of useful information as well as his personal perspective on the properties including emailing back photographs that he had taken during the inspections.

I often travel through remote locations in my work and can be outside ‘phone service during the day or for longer periods.  Tod was always very diligent in returning my calls and made himself available at the times when I was free to contact him.

Not only during the search for my property but also afterwards in assisting with organising the conveyancing, pre sale and rental inspections and suchlike Tod maintained regular contact.  He kept an eye out for me and continually liaised on my behalf with the other parties, relaying updates to me on the progress of the purchase and settlement.

The end result was that Tod secured on my behalf a property within my criteria and price range that I am very pleased with.  I am happy to recommend Peterson Property Services and if I were in the position of searching for another property in Darwin I would have no hesitation in using Tod's services again."

- Leonard

PURCHASED! Driver & Gray

We have recently purchased these two properties. By using Peterson's Property Search, we have saved this client over $33,800 on Driver and saved over $18,000 on Gray.

TESTIMONIAL: "Peterson’s Property Search has been assisting our organization to procure houses in Darwin for some months now. Although our needs are quite particular, Tod has persevered and found a number of suitable properties. Tod’s commitment to understanding his client’s needs and keeping them informed every step of the way is noteworthy. Peterson’s Property Search provides a unique service to those who are serious about buying and want someone who knows the market, the real estate game, and is acting only in the interests of them - the buyer."

- Geoff

PURCHASED! Mosec Street

TESTIMONIAL: "We knew we wanted the property as soon as we saw it, and wanted to give ourselves the best chance to secure it. The fact that it was going to auction while we were overseas should have posed a big problem, however we were successful on the day due to Tod’s assistance.

From the time we enlisted Tod’s help he was professional, committed and made us feel as though we were in safe hands. He constantly communicated with us in the weeks leading up to auction, and we were on the phone with him when the hammer fell. Tod’s knowledge of the market and industry was very valuable, as was his ability to be calm & rational during what was a very stressful time for us!

We were well aware that properties in this area of Darwin rarely hit the market, and that if we missed out we may have to wait some time to find another. Thanks to Peterson’s Property Search, Tod helped us move into our dream home, and not the other bidders!"

- Bridie and Rimu