Property Investment Is Easier When Someone Tells You the Truth
Most investors are not afraid of doing the work. They are afraid of trusting the wrong person, buying the wrong property or finding out too late that the ‘free advice’ came with a hidden price. REIN was built to show you the property, the risks and where the money goes – before you commit.
Who We Are
REIN is a house and land investment advocacy service founded by Scott Fraser. We work with builders, developers and property providers – but we work for you. Our job is to look past the sales pitch, check the opportunity, explain the risks and be upfront about how REIN is paid, so you make the decision with your eyes open.
Hidden Commissions
Builders, developers and other businesses may pay commissions or benefits when a house and land package is sold. The amount and payment terms vary, and investors are not always shown the full arrangement.
Membership Fees
Some property investment businesses charge a membership, advice or service fee while also receiving payments connected with the property sale. Before you sign, ask for every fee, commission and referral payment in writing.
Conflicted Advice
When a property business only gets paid if you buy a particular property, there is a conflict worth understanding. That does not automatically make the property wrong – but you deserve to know about the payment before you trust the recommendation.
REIN exists to bring those payments into the open, ask the awkward questions and give you the full picture before you put your savings and borrowing power on the line.
What We Do
- We research locations and review new house and land opportunities.
- We test the price, rent, cashflow and the risks that could catch you out later.
- We show you how REIN and relevant referral partners may be paid.
- If REIN receives a builder or developer commission connected with your purchase, we disclose it and rebate 100% (excluding GST) of it to you.
- Then we stay in your corner through the build, tenant stage and future portfolio reviews.
Why We Exist
Scott Fraser established REIN after seeing too many everyday investors put their savings and borrowing power on the line without being shown the full picture – the price, the risks and the payments behind the recommendation. REIN exists to bring those facts into the open before the buyer commits.
"If someone gets paid because you buy a property, you deserve to know who gets paid and how much." - Scott Fraser, Founder of REIN
About Scott Fraser
Scott founded REIN after 10 years on the developer side of house and land, where he saw how packages are priced and how much commission is built into them. REIN exists to put that knowledge on the buyer’s side.
- Licensed real estate agent (NSW, licence 20266376)
- Diploma of Financial Services
- Diploma in mortgage broking
- Justice of the Peace
Clear roles, clear fees, everything in writing
How REIN Is Different
Most investors are introduced to house and land packages by marketing groups, “strategists” or investment clubs. Many are paid by the builder or developer, and that payment is built into the price. Some also charge membership or coaching fees on top.
A typical marketing group
- Paid by the builder or developer
- Commission often not disclosed to you
- Shows you the stock it is paid to sell
- May charge membership or coaching fees as well
REIN
- Acts for the buyer only
- Service fee agreed in writing before you start
- 100% (excluding GST) of any commission we receive is disclosed and rebated to you
- Reviews and compares the package you are considering, on your side
See how hidden commissions are built into house and land packages.
How REIN Is Paid
REIN charges a service fee, agreed in writing before you start. Where REIN receives a builder or developer commission in connection with your purchase, we disclose it and rebate 100% (excluding GST) of it to you. The rebate typically covers the fee and more. Commission availability, amounts and timing vary and are not guaranteed.
Our Standards
- Everything in writing. Our fee, our role and how any commission is handled are set out in a written service agreement before you start.
- Full disclosure. If a commission or referral payment applies, you are told about it.
- No pressure. We will tell you if a package does not stack up, even if that means you do not buy.
- Independent checks. We recommend independent stage and handover inspections on every build.
- Education first. Our guides, reviews and package checks are free to read, so you can make your own informed decision.
Talk to a Buyer-Only Advocate
We work with investors Australia-wide. Whether you are weighing up your first house and land package or you have already been shown one, a short call is the quickest way to find out where you stand.