Last updated 4 October 2026. Written by the REIN Editorial Team. Researched with the help of AI tools, then fact-checked against the sources below.
Reviewed by Scott Fraser, founder of REIN, licensed real estate agent (NSW) with 10 years on the developer side of house and land.
Quick Answer
Empower Wealth is a Melbourne-based property and wealth advisory firm founded in 2007 by Ben Kingsley, co-host of The Property Couch podcast. It offers property investment plans, buyers agents, mortgage broking, financial planning and accounting under one roof. It says it works on a fee-for-service model and doesn’t accept kickbacks from developers. It reports more than 1,000 five-star Google reviews. It doesn’t publish its fees, so get a written quote for each service before you commit.
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Who Is Empower Wealth?
According to its own website:
- Legal entity: Empower Wealth is the trading name of Integrated Pathways Pty Ltd (ABN 68 110 217 537).
- Founded: late 2007, by Ben Kingsley, who is Founder and Managing Director.
- Offices: North Melbourne and Sydney, with clients around Australia.
- Size: it reports more than 16,000 clients helped and more than 5,000 property plans delivered. These are the company’s own figures; we haven’t verified them.
- Recognition: it says it won Pan Finance’s Wealth Advisory of the Year in 2025 for the second year running, and that its property advisers are Qualified Property Investment Advisers (QPIA).
Ben Kingsley chaired Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) from 2012 to 2017 and is inaugural chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia. He co-hosts The Property Couch with Bryce Holdaway and co-wrote The Armchair Guide to Property Investing.
What Does Empower Wealth Do?
Empower Wealth’s listed services include:
- Property investment advice, including a Property Pathway Plan and Property Portfolio Plan with long-term cash flow projections and scenario modelling
- Buyers agents for investment properties and homes
- Mortgage broking
- Financial planning
- Tax and accounting
- Property research and education, plus its Moorr money-management platform
Its buyers agent page says “we act exclusively for you. The buyer.”
How Much Does Empower Wealth Cost?
As at 4 October 2026, Empower Wealth doesn’t publish prices on the pages we reviewed. Its buyers agent page says fees “vary depending on the level of service required and the complexity of your search”. Its property plan page directs you to a free consultation to discuss costs.
Because it offers several services, ask for a separate written quote for each one you’re considering: the property plan, the buyers agent service and any ongoing advice.
How Does Empower Wealth Make Money?
Empower Wealth says it works on a “transparent fee-for-service model” and that it and its subsidiaries “do not accept kickbacks from developers”. That’s a clear statement, and it’s the right question to have answered in writing.
Two things are still worth asking:
- Mortgage broking: brokers in Australia are usually paid commission by the lender. Ask how that commission works if you use Empower Wealth’s broking team, and whether it changes any fee you pay.
- Referrals: ask whether any part of the business receives a referral fee from other providers it introduces you to.
Is Empower Wealth a Buyer’s Agent?
Partly. It runs a buyers agent service that acts only for the buyer, alongside its advisory, broking and planning services. A buyer’s agent is a licensed real estate agent engaged by the buyer under a written agreement. Check the licence of the agent handling your purchase on the public register in the state where you’re buying.
Empower Wealth Pros and Cons
Pros
- Long track record, operating since 2007
- Says in writing that it doesn’t accept kickbacks from developers
- Strategy, finance, buying and accounting available in one place
- Advisers are QPIA-qualified, according to the company
- A large number of public five-star reviews
Cons
- Fees aren’t published, so you can’t compare costs before a consultation
- Several services from one business can add up; get the total cost in writing
- Mortgage broking is usually paid by lenders, so ask how that’s handled
- A full-service advisory may be more than you need if you only want one property checked
Empower Wealth Review Ratings
Empower Wealth reports more than 1,000 five-star Google reviews across its Melbourne and Sydney offices, and a Net Promoter Score of 91. Those are the company’s own figures, and it also publishes client testimonials on its site.
Ratings are a useful signal, but they don’t tell you whether a specific property is fairly priced. Check that separately.
8 Questions to Ask Empower Wealth
- What does each service I’m considering cost, in dollars, and when is each payable?
- What’s included in the property plan, and is there an ongoing fee after it?
- If I use your buyers agent, what is the fee and is any of it refundable if I don’t buy?
- Can you confirm in writing that no one in the business receives anything from a developer, builder or seller on my purchase?
- If I use your mortgage broking team, how are they paid, and does that affect what I pay you?
- Do you receive referral fees from any provider you introduce me to?
- Who is the licensed agent on my purchase, and in which state?
- How do I end the agreement, and what would I owe?
Empower Wealth vs REIN
Empower Wealth is a full-service advisory firm: strategy, buying, finance and accounting.
REIN is a buyer-only house and land advocate, and we focus only on house and land packages. We review a package you’ve been shown, show you the builder commission built into the price, and rebate 100% (excluding GST) of that commission to you. A REIN service fee applies, and the rebate typically covers the fee and more.
If you want long-term strategy and someone to search the market for you, a full-service advisory is the kind of service that fits. If someone has put a house and land package in front of you, that’s where REIN fits.
Common Questions About Empower Wealth
Is Empower Wealth legit?
Empower Wealth is the trading name of Integrated Pathways Pty Ltd, operating since 2007, with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. As with any adviser, check the licence or accreditation of the person you work with and get the agreement in writing.
Who owns Empower Wealth?
Its website lists Ben Kingsley as Founder and Managing Director. He also co-hosts The Property Couch podcast.
How much does Empower Wealth charge?
It doesn’t publish its fees. It says buyers agent fees vary with the service and the complexity of the search. Ask for a written quote for each service.
Does Empower Wealth take commissions from developers?
It says no: it and its subsidiaries don’t accept kickbacks from developers. Ask how its mortgage broking and any referrals are paid.
Can I get a second opinion on a house and land package?
Yes. REIN reviews house and land packages before you sign and shows you the builder commission inside the price. Book a free review.
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Sources
- Empower Wealth – Home (accessed 4 October 2026)
- Empower Wealth – Ben Kingsley (accessed 4 October 2026)
- Empower Wealth – Buyers agents (accessed 4 October 2026)
- Empower Wealth – Our property plans (accessed 4 October 2026)
- Empower Wealth – 1,000 five-star reviews and Wealth Advisory of the Year 2025 (accessed 4 October 2026)
Disclaimer: REIN is not affiliated with Empower Wealth or Integrated Pathways Pty Ltd. This review is based on publicly available information as at the date above and is general information only. Company details, fees and services can change, so confirm everything directly with the company before you commit. If you believe anything here is inaccurate or out of date, call us on 1300 446 445 and we will review it. This material does not take your personal circumstances into account and is not financial, legal or tax advice. You should seek your own independent professional advice.