'Achieving Client Goals Through Strategic Property Advice'
BUYER ADVOCACY
PROPERTY VALUATION
PROPERTY ADVISORY
Established in 2016 and based in the Geelong Region of Victoria, Ardent Property Group is a specialist Buyer Advocacy and Valuation firm. We provide expert, independent advice across a diverse range of asset classes, including Residential, Commercial and Rural properties. With a foundation built over two decades of valuation and advocacy experience, we bridge the gap between complex market data and strategic property acquisition.
'The Ardent Advantage'
Broad Industry and Professional Network: Founded by Ben Symons a former Director and Shareholder at Australia's largest valuation firm Herron Todd White and Valuer / Consultant at Urbis, our advice is backed by senior-level institutional experience.
Accredited Expertise: Ben is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute (API) and Certified Practicing Valuer (CPV) with Bachelor of Business (Property) qualification.
Dual-State Licencing: Fully licensed Buyer Advocates in both Victoria and New South Wales, providing a broad geographic reach.
Multi-Sector Experience: Expertise spanning Residential, Commercial and Rural asset classes.
BUYER ADVOCACY
As independent and fully licenced buyer advocates, we search, locate and identify high quality property assets through our industry network, both listed for sale, and, off market which correlate with our client’s specific criteria.
Sourcing: Identifying quality property assets and access to off-market opportunities not available to the general public.
On the ground inspections: Inspecting potential property acquisitions, providing client feedback and obtaining due diligence material from vendors and agents.
Research: Evaluate market trends, sales data and provide written appraisals.
Property due diligence and risk mitigation: Oversee and arrange independent consultant reports including independent pre-purchase property valuations, legal review of leases, pest, building, survey and engineering reports to allow our clients to make informed investment decisions.
Negotiation: Leveraging our experience to help secure properties at the right price and favourable terms of sale.
Auction bidding: Professional representation to remove emotion and ensure strategic execution.
Purchase finalisation: Oversee contracts and exchange. Pre-settlement inspections.
In addition, we also provide Transaction Management and Tenant Representation services to our clients.
Transaction Management: Professional Transaction Management to act as an independent party to bridge the gap between the vendor, purchaser, agents and solicitors.
Tenant Representation: Identifying optimal premises to meet tenant requirements and reducing occupancy costs through strategic negotiations.
PROPERTY VALUATION
As Certified Practicing Valuers, we strive to provide high quality, independent valuations aimed at helping our clients achieve their goals. We provide valuations of a diverse range of asset classes including Residential, Commercial and Rural properties for the following purposes.
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Self-Managed Super Fund (SMFS).
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Financial Reporting Valuations.
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Land Tax Objections.
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Capital Gains Tax Valuations.
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Stamp Duty Valuations.
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Pre-purchase due diligence.
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Pre-sale due diligence.
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Family Law Valuations.
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Rental Assessments.
