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The success of a founder ultimately determines the success of their firm, and cascades to the success of their clients.
In 1983 Maria, at 23 years of age, purchased her first investment property as well as obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of New South Wales (Bachelor of Commerce). In 1996 she achieved her Master of Commerce (specializing in Legal studies and Taxation) and, the following year, she joined forces with a colleague to run a medium sized accounting practice focused on tax matters for small to medium sized businesses.
In 2017 she teamed up with ASPIRE and founded the GIBSON Advisory Australia®™ investment advisory firm. Maria has become an accredited ASPIRE Advisor, been accepted as a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA) and has gained a Cert IV licence in real estate.
The ASPIRE mission is to disrupt the unregulated property investment industry in Australia. They provide quality advice, without any conflict of interest, through the entire process of starting or building a property portfolio. ASPIRE combines cutting edge technology, highly qualified Independent Accredited Advisors, Acquisition and Research due diligence, marketing leading professional service providers and full investor support services. As such, investors are provided with professional expert advice, unbiased recommendations, extensively researched and full end-to-end service.
Maria is also a member of industry body Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) which was formed by industry practitioners with the objective of representing the industry and raising the professional standards of all operators servicing consumers in property investment. By adhering to a Code of Conduct and obtaining professional standards of accreditation through education, PIPA members demonstrate to the investing public, government, regulators, media, and other stakeholders within the property investment industry of their commitment to excellence.
Maria’s career has spanned the disparate and often conflicting notions of both immediate government compliance and generation-spanning family emotions. In her taxation optimisation career she dealt with faceless monolithic government departments. In her wealth creation career she deals with family members aspiring to a wealthy future.
Common features.
Throughout her rewarding three-decade tenure in taxation and accounting, Maria’s consistent hallmark throughout this period was her strategic no‑nonsense approach to problem solving as she expertly guided over fourteen hundred clients. Her leadership, adept problem‑solving, active listening, and effective communication skills were pivotal in ensuring successful task completion.
Maria seamlessly translates these skills into her work with property investment clients. For each client, she meticulously defines their desired outcomes and goals, then crafts practical, real-world strategies to achieve them—a methodology that permeates every facet of our firm.
Her unwavering conviction lies in the power of effective team management—a cornerstone for achieving excellence.
The GIBSON Advisory Australia®™ Proven Process
Discovery
- Meet with your Advisor and complete a Fact Finder online.
- Review your Fact finder with your Advisor on your current position.
- Understand what you want to achieve for the future.
- Discuss your comfort level, budget and investment goals.
- Explore property investment analysis numbers and investment outcomes.
- Decide and agree on the engagement of your Advisor.
Over a period of approximately 7 days
Engagement
- Complete your finance application and confirm borrowing capacity.
- Discuss, understand and review your strategy and potential outcomes.
- Decide on your preferred strategy and property investment plan.
Over a period of approximately 7 days
Shortlist
- Review a shortlist of investments based on your goals and suitability.
- Analysis of investment income, yield, expenses and potential after tax investment returns.
- Understand stress test scenarios and analysis.
- Confirm alignment to goals, risk and investment comfort levels.
- Select final location opportunities for acquisition team to secure a property off the market.
Over a period of approximately 5 days
Selection
- Start the buying process to implement, pay an expression of interest and engage your solicitor.
- Work together with your team of professionals to implement your investment purchase.
Over a period of approximately 2 days
Implementation
- Be ready for your first tenant and handover with the Concierge team and the Property Manager.
- Manage your property investment business.
- Monitor the performance each financial year with an annual review with your Advisor.
Ongoing Period
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Start the GIBSON Advisory Australia®™ Proven Process. Book your FREE 30-minute consultation to answer questions and kickstart your property investment journey.
