Last updated 3 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
InvestorKit is a national buyer’s agency for property investors, founded in 2018 by Arjun Paliwal. It describes a data-led research approach and offers ongoing portfolio strategy as well as property purchases. Its Google rating is strong: it reports 5.0 stars from 875 reviews. It also says it has won Real Estate Business’s Buyer’s Agency of the Year in 2023, 2024 and 2026. InvestorKit doesn’t publish its fees online. Before you sign, get the fee, the payment timing and confirmation of any third-party payments in writing.
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What InvestorKit Does
According to its own website, InvestorKit is a buyer’s agency that helps Australians build investment property portfolios. Its listed services are:
- Portfolio strategy, including a “Portfolio Wealth Blueprint”: a 90-minute session with a QPIA-qualified strategist, a personalised portfolio plan and property briefs
- Market research from what it calls a national research team
- Property sourcing on-market, pre-market and off-market
- Due diligence, including a 20-point checklist and coordinated inspections
- Negotiation and settlement coordination
- Post-settlement support and ongoing portfolio reviews
It has location pages for every state and territory. Founder and CEO Arjun Paliwal says he started the business after his own frustrations as an investor, and he wrote the book Driving the Data.
InvestorKit’s site says it has completed more than 2,200 client purchases and bought more than 3,100 properties. These are the company’s own figures; we haven’t independently verified them.
How Much Does InvestorKit Cost?
As at 3 October 2026, InvestorKit doesn’t publish a fee on the pages we reviewed. Its comparison page says to “confirm the scope and fees before engaging us.”
For context, an InvestorKit article puts typical Australian buyer’s agent fees at a fixed fee of $10,000 to $20,000, or 1.5% to 3% of the purchase price. That’s its description of the market in general, not a quote for its own service.
Fees for buyer’s agents aren’t set by law in NSW or Victoria. You can negotiate them, according to NSW Government and Consumer Affairs Victoria guidance.
How Does InvestorKit Make Money?
InvestorKit presents itself as acting for the buyer, so its main income should be the fee its clients pay. The pages we reviewed don’t say whether it receives any payment from sellers, developers, builders or other service providers.
That isn’t a red flag on its own. Many businesses don’t address it on their website. But it’s worth asking, because NSW rules require buyer’s agents to disclose any rebates, discounts, commissions or other benefits from third parties. Consumer Affairs Victoria lists the same question in its checklist for choosing a buyer’s agent.
Is InvestorKit a Buyer’s Agent?
Yes. InvestorKit describes itself as a buyer’s agency. In Australia, 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 in the state where you’re buying: NSW, Queensland and Victoria all run public licence registers.
InvestorKit Pros and Cons
Pros
- Large volume of public reviews, with a reported 5.0 Google rating from 875 reviews
- Industry recognition, including multiple Buyer’s Agency of the Year awards it reports from Real Estate Business
- National coverage, with research and buying across every state
- Ongoing portfolio strategy, not only a single purchase
- Describes a structured due diligence process with coordinated inspections
Cons
- Fees aren’t published, so you can’t compare costs before a call
- A national, data-led strategy can mean buying interstate, in an area you’ve never visited
- An ongoing portfolio relationship may be more than you need if you only want one purchase
- The website doesn’t address third-party payments, so you’ll need to ask
InvestorKit Review Ratings
InvestorKit publishes client testimonials, including Google reviews, on its customer reviews page. We haven’t summarised individual reviews. Check its current ratings on review sites and read recent reviews yourself.
What to Be Aware Of With Any Buyer’s Agent
- Get the agreement and fee in writing before you start. In Queensland, buyer’s agents must use an appointment form that sets out their services, fees and when they’re due. Queensland Government guidance says there’s no cooling-off period on that appointment, and cancelling usually needs 30 days’ notice.
- Ask about third-party payments. Rebates, referral fees or commissions from sellers, developers or service providers should be disclosed.
- Check who does the inspections. For interstate purchases, ask whether a licensed building inspector will inspect the property before you go unconditional. See our guide to pre-purchase building inspections.
- Remember data isn’t a guarantee. Past growth and vacancy data help, but no one can promise future returns.
8 Questions to Ask InvestorKit
- What is your total fee for my purchase, and when is each part payable?
- What happens to the upfront portion if you don’t find a property I buy?
- Do you or anyone in your business receive any payment, rebate or benefit from the seller, a developer or builder, or anyone you refer me to?
- Who is the licensed agent on my purchase, and in which state are they licensed?
- Will a licensed building and pest inspector inspect the property before I go unconditional?
- Has anyone from your team physically inspected the property and the street?
- What data supports this suburb, and what are the main risks you see?
- How do I end the agreement if I’m not happy, and what would I owe?
InvestorKit vs REIN
InvestorKit and REIN do different jobs. InvestorKit is a buyer’s agency that researches markets and sources investment properties for you as part of an ongoing portfolio strategy.
REIN is a buyer-only house and land advocate, and we focus only on house and land packages. We review a house and land 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 an agent to research the market and find and buy a property for you, a buyer’s agency like InvestorKit 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 InvestorKit
Is InvestorKit legit?
InvestorKit is an established buyer’s agency, operating since 2018, with a large number of public Google reviews and industry awards it reports. As with any agent, check the licence of the person handling your purchase and get the agreement in writing.
How much does InvestorKit charge?
InvestorKit doesn’t publish its fees. Its own article puts typical market fees at $10,000 to $20,000 fixed, or 1.5% to 3% of the price. Ask for a written quote for your purchase.
Where does InvestorKit buy?
Its website has location pages for every Australian state and territory, and it describes a national research approach.
Does InvestorKit take commissions from sellers?
The pages we reviewed don’t say. Ask directly and get the answer in writing. Under NSW rules, buyer’s agents must disclose any third-party rebates, commissions or benefits.
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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Builder commissions can run into tens of thousands of dollars, and they’re usually built into the price. We’ll show you what’s inside yours before you commit.
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Sources
- InvestorKit – About us (accessed 3 October 2026)
- InvestorKit – InvestorKit vs single-purchase buyer’s agents (accessed 3 October 2026)
- InvestorKit – Are buyer’s agent services worth the cost? (accessed 3 October 2026)
- InvestorKit – Customer reviews (accessed 3 October 2026)
- NSW Government – Using a real estate agent to buy a property (accessed 3 October 2026)
- Consumer Affairs Victoria – Seek expert advice on property (accessed 3 October 2026)
- Queensland Government – Appointing a real estate buyer’s agent (accessed 3 October 2026)
Disclaimer: REIN is not affiliated with InvestorKit. 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. 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.