Now you would think the answer to my question would be simple i.e. A property investment advisor. But the truth is the industry is unregulated with many different facets making this a truly difficult question. The answer for which I still don't know.
So what qualification does a true property investment advisor get?
Mortgage Brokers, Buyers Agents, Accountants, REA's, Solicitors and Financial Planners all to some extent could be considered a property investment advisor and are all licensed in their specific fields, yet more often than not are not legally permitted to give specific investment advice outside their niche. However the number of newbies I have heard someone say "go and speak to a professional for advice" regarding what someone should do regarding investing is unbelievable yet there is no one place.
PIPA seem to have the closest qualification I can see existing but until this is mandatory then the reality is that very few companies will bother to become members.
Take this forum for example. There are some truly brilliant and experienced professionals on here yet how many are members of PIPA???
So what qualification does a true property investment advisor get?
Mortgage Brokers, Buyers Agents, Accountants, REA's, Solicitors and Financial Planners all to some extent could be considered a property investment advisor and are all licensed in their specific fields, yet more often than not are not legally permitted to give specific investment advice outside their niche. However the number of newbies I have heard someone say "go and speak to a professional for advice" regarding what someone should do regarding investing is unbelievable yet there is no one place.
PIPA seem to have the closest qualification I can see existing but until this is mandatory then the reality is that very few companies will bother to become members.
Take this forum for example. There are some truly brilliant and experienced professionals on here yet how many are members of PIPA???