I have been involved with Corr Piccone and Helene Thomas for over 12 months now. They are an incredible duo. Attention to detail is their forte and their dedication to customer service is paramount.

They are known as ‘buyer’s agents’, which as I have discovered, entails not flogging off whatever properties they have in their portfolio, but they hunt down the best properties for you, no matter which real estate agent is currently offering that property.

They do an enormous amount of homework in basically any state in Australia, finding the next area to boom or the areas that have just started booming. Often these areas are completely missed by industry focussed literature, such as ‘Property Investor’, etc. They don’t sit on the internet to become area experts but drive the streets and do the inspections just as you would. They know the streets and the areas better than the agents opening the properties, plus the population, their preferences and demands, local industry, rental appraisals, the number of properties for rent at a time, how long a property has been in the market but above all the best buys for their customers.

Corr and Helene are patient in understanding the needs, goals, financial limitations, etc of each client. They don’t just stick to the old ‘bricks and mortar’ theory, they cater for all levels of investment. Whether it’s a large block of units, a duplex, a single town house or the entire block, a simple existing house on land or a new house and land package in a fast accelerating area, they seem to cover all bases.

You receive regular emails on the latest that they have discovered, whether its properties or the latest area, you are always in touch. They are very accommodating when you are ready to hunt an area with them or simply check the area out.

I have found them both to be incredibly professional and excellent at what they do. I am like most, have no time or patience for real estate agents, and these guys are definitely not one of these characters. They basically do all of the hard work for you which is certainly what I need in this time precious era. And it is proving very profitable after only a short time. They are there for building long term relationships, not for a quick dollar.

Craig Phillips

Sales Manager

NSW

I’m writing to thank you for all your help in finding me excellent property investments. I know I thanked you at the time of securing them, though I thought to thank you again because now it has been a year since I first bought the duplex in Norman Gardens and I am even happier now a year later, than when I originally bought it. Prime Property have been excellent managers and they’ve kept the rent consistent with the market. I look at my figures and this property is nearly neutrally geared.

Also, the house at Lot 10 Trinity Green is close to approaching completion and I understand that it will be likely that I will secure a $500 a week rent on this which will also make this property close to neutral, if not so. I am delighted!

I’m particularly happy about this because I compare these two investments I purchased through you, to a ‘white elephant’ of a house I own on the Gold Coast that has been vacant for 2 months even though I’ve dropped the rent twice, is so negatively geared that it would take 20 years of rent raises to catch up to neutral and is in a neighborhood where properties seem to sit on the market for many months at a time!

When I compare the two properties I purchased through you and the one I purchased previously, all I can feel is gratitude for the deals that came my way from doing business with you.

Best Regards,

Lael

"I am very pleased to be able to provide a testimonial for Corr Piccone. I have been working with Corr preparing finance for his clients over the past 3 years. In this time I have developed a great respect for Corr's high level of customer focus with his objective to provide the most possible value to his clients.

From this commitment Corr has helped his clients to achieve substantial increases in wealth due to his keen eye for the right property.

Also from his superior negotiation abilities as your buyer representative, to make sure you pay the best possible price for the property you are purchasing. Please contact me (m: 0414 813 018) if you need to discuss Corrs abilities personally."

Trevor Russell
Finance Consultant
Australian Loan Company

"I have used Corr Piccone's expertise and knowledge of the local Mackay real estate market for the purchase of several investment properties. Corr also has brought to me several other opportunities which I unfortunately could not take advantage of.

Even though I am a Mackay local, the knowledge of the market which Corr has is a valuable asset, and I believe using Corr has been a wise investment. His knowledge extends beyond the Mackay area, and any investments he recommends are recommendations based on his wide following of the market throughout Queensland.

I appreciate that Corr actively and independently follows general economic trends as well as real estate trends, and believes that adds value to his service. When providing advice, he is also always thinking of opportunities to add value to particular properties, rather than relying purely on the market to achieve capital growth. His personal relationship with local agents is also an advantage in what he has to offer, and I feel this has been of benefit to me.

Especially at a time when Australia-wide the market has stalled somewhat, I feel that Corr's expertise is a valuable tool. When the need arises, I will have no hesitation in again seeking Corr's advice in relation to investing in real property, whether in Mackay or elsewhere."

Phillip Moore
Attorney at law
Mackay, QLD

"With Corr's help I purchased 4 properties in May of this year. Corr was great in identifying properties which fitted with my investment criteria and goals. We purchased properties in Mackay at a significant discount to their real market value, and we also purchased properties in Moranbah which are showing in excess of 10% return.

I can't wait to get the properties revalued in 12 months time so that I can use the extra equity to buy more properties with Corr's help. He was a fantastic source of information on the local area and couldn't do enough to help me in achieving my investment outcomes.

Thanks heaps Corr. I am looking forward to buying more property again with you in the near future.

Stephen Hall
Tamworth, NSW

"The service I received from Blue Horizons was exactly what I needed. Corr was my eyes and ears in Mackay. He brought every property that fit my criteria to my attention, negotiated it with the Agent/Owner and got me the best deal. I found I could totally rely on Corr's skills and knowledge of the market and flew up to close the deals. We have also used the services of Blue Horizons to find development sites and have been able to secure two great parcels of land. It has been a pleasure dealing with Corr and a very profitable experience for all involved. I highly recommend using Blue Horizons if you wish to invest in this area."

Gil Plesser
Director
HSY Group P/L
Byron Bay, NSW

Hi Corr and Helene
I am writing to thank you so much for the great work you have done in finding me 3 great investment properties in the last 12 months.
Your expert knowledge on where to find great deals is fantastic. My duplex went up $55,000 in 6 months !!!
You are also so much more than a great buyers agents,helping me with rental arrangements,renovation,strata title and new building advice.
I recommend your services to anyone looking for a great investment.
Thanks heaps
Murray Kirkwood
Mount Gambier S.A