Frequently asked questions

Each Property Circle must have at least one nominated Director who will make key decisions for the Property Circle. This person will also be the guarantor of the loans within the Circle and is required to have a good credit history and strong serviceability

Circle Members may elect to pay a Director’s fee (approximately $5000 per annum) as compensation for the additional responsibility. If you are starting a Circle, you must elect to be a Circle Director, or find someone who can be. 

You can select the property or use a Property Buyer as part of our Property Packages. Additionally you can engage Ripe House www.ripehouse.com.au who provide simple to use data analysis, tools and commentary reports on the property market.

They will work with your buyer’s agent and pinpoint the best options for your Property Circle to ensure your purchasing criteria is met.

Property Circle members will vote on your preferred property choice.

Check out our Property Package options here

Our Property Packages

The Property Circle may engage a valuer, at the Circles cost to value the properties. Generally, this valuation is done each time the Property Circle purchases a new property investment.

Expenses like rates, property management fees and incidentals are all paid for directly by the Property Circle.

The rental income from your property is deposited into your Property Circle bank account and all expenses are paid from this account.

Our fees are listed here

Our Fees

On top of this, Circle Members will pay for the other costs associated with setting up a Circle and purchasing a property.

Contact General Manager Amelia for a full Circle Budget 

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Have a think about what you want out of a Circle: 

• Do you want to join an existing Circle or start your own? 
• What timeline do you have in mind for the Circle? 
• Do you know who you want in your Circle or do you want to advertise for potential Circle partners? 
• Are there one or two people in your Circle willing to take on the Director responsibilities of the unit trust? 
• Make sure you speak to your Financial Planner and/or Accountant for advice 

Costs range from $10,000 up depending on the value of your first Property Investment. 

Stage 1 – Set up your Circle. 

Check our Property Package options here

Our Property Packages

Stage 2 – Purchase your first Property. 

Check our Calculators here

Our Calculators

The taxes you pay on your annual dividends and proceeds from any sale will depend upon your own personal situation and how you invested. We recommend you speak to your accountant about this.

• The properties are held in a Unit Trust structure. The Unit Trust is owned by Unitholders (you!)
• The Trustee Company manages the Unit Trust and is owned by shareholders (also you!)
• You hold shares within the Trustee Company and units in the Unit Trust in equal amounts. 10 shares in the Trustee Company = 10 units in the Unit Trust

You are. Your Property Circle is controlled by the members. You make the decisions as a group.

• Don’t worry if you can’t pay as much as everyone in your Circle, this is not a legal obligation. Some Circle Members contribute more than others and they will own a greater share of the units (shares).