Equimax Property Investment Advisors

Property investment advisors · Australia-wide

Build long-term wealth through property, with a plan

We help Australians build a sustainable, profitable property portfolio through strategy, research and planning, so every purchase sets up the next.

Book a strategy session or call 1300 943 232

Starts with a 60-minute strategy session

A couple reviewing their property investment plan with an advisor 5.0rated on Google
  • ★ 5.0 on Google
  • 2023 Australian Enterprise Award winner
  • Founder: 2024 QPIA Advisor of the Year finalist
  • QPIA® accredited
  • PIPA member
  • Accredited Advisor

Who we are

Who is Equimax?

Equimax Property Investment Advisors is a national property investment advisory firm serving clients across Australia. Led by founder Gaurav Bhatia, an accredited Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®), we help investors across Australia build long-term, sustainable property portfolios through research-led strategy, planning and acquisition, then review the plan with you every year.

We’re property investment advisors: your strategy comes first, and buying is one step in it.

More about Equimax

  • Two decades+Of property investment experience, and our founder still invests today
  • 4 weeksOn average, from starting with us to acquiring a property
  • Australia-widePredominantly VIC, QLD, WA, NSW and SA, where the research points
  • Every yearWe review your portfolio and plan the next step with you

Sound familiar?

Buying a property is one decision. Building wealth takes a plan.

No one plans to stop at one property. Life gets busy, the advice is mixed, and one property quietly becomes the whole plan.

If that sounds like you, you’re not alone, and it’s not too late.

What’s usually missing isn’t motivation. It’s a plan you understand, research you can trust, and someone on your side, year after year. That’s what we’re here for.

  • You know property can build wealth, but you’re not sure where to start, or who to trust.
  • You took advice from well-meaning family and friends, and now you’re unsure what comes next.
  • You have equity in your home or first property, but no clear plan for using it.
  • Every week brings a new “hot suburb” list, and it’s hard to tell real research from opinion.
  • You’re busy with work and family, and the right market for you may be in another state.
  • You worry about getting it wrong, so you keep waiting.

Our approach

Strategy first. Property second.

Five steps, from your first strategy session to your first tenant. Buying is step four, and every recommendation is backed by research.

  1. 1

    Discovery

    Meet your Equimax advisor in a 60-minute strategy session, then complete the interactive Fact Finder online. Together we review where you are now, what you want to achieve, your comfort with risk and your investment goals.

  2. 2

    Strategy

    We analyse your numbers and outcomes, model and stress-test the scenarios, and agree your strategy and property investment plan. Your mortgage broker confirms your borrowing capacity.

  3. 3

    Research and shortlist

    Using macro-to-micro research, we shortlist one to three properties that align with your plan, each with due diligence on past performance, market value, supply and demand, income and yield.

  4. 4

    Decide and buy

    Review the Property Investment Report on your preferred property and make your decision. We then guide the purchase alongside your solicitor, your broker and our purchase support team. If your plan includes building, build guidance and management is an optional part of this step.

  5. 5

    Tenant and yearly review

    We support you through to your first tenant and handover to your property manager, then review your portfolio’s performance and plan the next step with you every year.

Steps 1 to 4 take an average of 4 weeks. Step 5 continues every year.

See each step in detailExplore our services

Step one is a conversation. Tell us where you are and where you’d like to be, and we’ll show you what a plan could look like.

Book a strategy sessionor call 1300 943 232

Who we help

Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll plan from there

Every plan is tailored to you. These are some of the people we help most often.

  • “Where do I even start?”

    First-time investors

    Make your first investment property the first step in a long-term plan, with research and numbers you understand.

    Your first investment property

  • “I have equity. What’s next?”

    Growing your portfolio

    Already own property? We review where you are, look at equity, borrowing capacity and debt strategy with your broker, and plan your next move.

    See how we help

  • “The best market might not be in my state.”

    Investing interstate

    Buy where the research points, not just where you live, with full due diligence and one advisor guiding you from strategy to settlement.

    See how we help

  • “We want to plan this together.”

    Couples and families

    Build a property plan you both understand and feel good about, shaped around your family’s goals, timeframe and comfort level.

    See how we help

  • “I don’t have time to research property.”

    Busy professionals

    We do the research and due diligence. You make the key decisions, with a clear recommendation and one guide from strategy to settlement.

    See how we help

  • “My clients are ready to invest.”

    Mortgage brokers and accountants

    Work with an advisor who works alongside you, keeping your client’s finance and tax advice at the centre of the plan.

    See how we help

See everyone we help, and find your starting point

Gaurav Bhatia, Founder and Director of Equimax Property Investment Advisors

Meet the founder and team

Experience you can rely on, people you can talk to

Equimax was founded by Gaurav Bhatia, who leads our advisory team as Director and lead advisor. He brings over two decades of property investment experience and still invests today. We invest where we recommend.

Gaurav is an accredited Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®) and a PIPA member. In 2024 he was named a finalist for QPIA Property Investment Advisor of the Year.

  • A dedicated property investment advisorYour main point of contact, from your first strategy session to every annual review.
  • Our research and acquisition teamMacro-to-micro research and due diligence on every property we shortlist.
  • Our purchase support teamGuiding the purchase alongside your solicitor and broker, through to your property manager.
“Highly recommend Gaurav - honest, authentic and always looking out for the best interest of his clients.”
Lisa Hurren, Google review
More about Gaurav and the team

Client results

Real clients, real plans, real progress

Every client’s situation is different. Here’s one client story, and two clients in their own words.

Front of a single-storey rendered house with a double garage, paved driveway and lawn in Lakelands, WA
Client story · Lakelands, WA

Using home equity to fund the deposit

A professional Melbourne couple with two young children used equity in their own home for the deposit. Macro-to-micro research pointed to Lakelands, WA.

Value, 2023 to June 2026
$487,000 → $850,000
Weekly rent
$490 → $650
What’s next
Using their equity towards a second property

Figures from the client’s records; current value per bank valuation, June 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Read the full story
Clients on buying their first investment property with Equimax
A client on getting started in property investing

More client stories

In our clients’ own words

5.0

on Google · Read all reviews on Google

★★★★★
“I have had nothing but a positive experience working with Gaurav Bhatia who runs equimax property investments. His knowledge and experience is extensive. He is trustworthy,reliable and contactable. Gaurav made it possible for me to be able to invest interstate which I would never have done on my own as I don't have the knowledge or contacts. He made it easy and seamless. I can now see my financial freedom in the not too distant future, if I continue investing with Equimax. So nice to be treated as an individual and have someone to guide you and not to have to do it on your own. It means investing is more efficient and the end goal will come sooner. Because of my great experience I have recommended Gaurav to friends and family,and look forward to their good results too.”
Jasmine JamiesonGoogle review
★★★★★
“My partner and I trusted in the team and Gaurav at Equimax and enjoyed our experience immensely. In particular, we really appreciate the transparency and dedication to give us the best results. We look forward to a long-lasting relationship and we are very grateful.”
Harley MakinGoogle review
★★★★★
“We have had a great experience with Gaurav to date, with the view to continue into the future with more investment properties. His method is thorough and he really listened to our needs and developed a tailored plan based on our current situation and our future goals. Being relatively 'green' to property investing was no issue as we were provided with a transparent plan, which was extensively researched. Gaurav introduced us to his network of professionals which made the initial transaction very easy. His advice is solid and his knowledge of the industry is quite astounding, he certainly keeps his finger on the pulse. He takes the time and had extreme pride in what he does. Looking forward to what the future brings. If you are considering property investment I would highly recommend you speak with Gaurav.”
Jd IrvingGoogle review
★★★★★
“Strongly recommend Gaurav! If you are looking to begin your property investing journey, I strongly recommend engaging Gaurav. His guidance, meticulousness, advice and knowledge of property was exactly the support I needed to give me the confidence to take the leap to begin investing in property.”
GretchGoogle review
★★★★★
“I had a great experience working with Equimax Property Investment Advisors, particularly with Gaurav Bhatia. His professionalism, care, and thoughtful approach to finding the right property made a significant difference in helping me enter the property market. I truly appreciated his transparency, guidance, and the valuable advice he provided throughout the entire process to secure a suitable investment property. I would highly recommend Equimax Property Investment Advisors to anyone seeking reliable property advice and professional investment services”
Nicholas ImbrognoGoogle review
★★★★★
“I highly recommend Gaurav as his professionalism, communication skills, and his Property Investment Strategies are second to none. From finance through to the settlement of my investment property. Gaurav was very prompt in addressing all my questions and he definitely saved me a lot of time due to his professional network. In fact, I know how much better off I am financially with Gaurav’s help. Gaurav has made it a very positive journey. I’m extremely satisfied and it’s been an absolute pleasure doing business with Gaurav. Looking forward to expanding my property investment portfolio with Gaurav’s expert advice. Robert”
Bobby PaunkovGoogle review

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Verbatim Google reviews, shown with reviewers’ names as published.

Ready for a plan of your own? Let’s talk about where you are and where you want to be.

Call us on 1300 943 232

Why Equimax

Why investors choose Equimax

  • An independent advisor

    We work for you, the investor, and your strategy comes before any property.

  • Led by research and data

    Macro-to-micro research, due diligence and financial modelling come before any recommendation.

  • Australia-wide

    Helping clients across Australia, we buy where the research points, predominantly in VIC, QLD, WA, NSW and SA.

  • Accredited and experienced

    Led by Gaurav Bhatia: an accredited QPIA® and PIPA member with over two decades of property investment experience.

  • Tailored to you

    Your plan is built around your goals, timeframe and comfort with risk, and works alongside your broker, accountant and solicitor.

  • With you for the long term

    First tenant, property manager handover, then an annual review to plan the next step. We’re with you for the whole journey, not just one transaction.

2023 Australian Enterprise Award winner: Equimax Property Investment Advisors, Most Insightful Property Investment Advisors Victoria

Equimax: award winner

Winner, Most Insightful Property Investment Advisors Victoria, 2023 Australian Enterprise Awards (APAC Insider).

QPIA Property Investment Advisor of the Year 2024 finalist, Awards for Excellence

Gaurav Bhatia: 2024 finalist

Finalist, QPIA Property Investment Advisor of the Year 2024, Awards for Excellence.

Professional memberships

Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA)Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA)Accredited Advisor

As an ASPIRE Accredited Advisor, Equimax acts for the investor. We do not act for any vendor, developer or builder that the client contracts with.

Insights

Latest property insights

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Your questions, answered

What does Equimax Property Investment Advisors do?

Equimax is a national property investment advisory. We help investors across Australia build long-term, sustainable property portfolios through research-led strategy, planning and acquisition, then review your portfolio with you every year.

Is Equimax a real estate agent or buyer's agent?

No. Equimax is a property investment advisor. We start with your goals and strategy, research the market from macro to micro, and guide each purchase as one step in a long-term plan, alongside your broker, solicitor and property manager.

Where in Australia do you help investors buy?

We work with clients Australia-wide and buy where the research points, predominantly in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and South Australia.

How long does the process take?

An average of 4 weeks from starting with us to acquiring a property. After that, we support you through to your first tenant and review your portfolio with you every year.

What happens in the strategy session?

Your first step is a 60-minute strategy session with an Equimax advisor. We talk about where you are now, what you want to achieve, your comfort level and your goals, then explain what a plan could look like. You decide if and when to go ahead.

Who do you work with?

First-time investors, people growing an existing portfolio, couples and families, busy professionals and investors buying interstate. We also work alongside mortgage brokers and accountants whose clients are ready to invest.

What qualifications and awards does Equimax have?

Our founder, Gaurav Bhatia, is an accredited Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®) and PIPA member with over two decades of property investment experience, and was a 2024 finalist for QPIA Property Investment Advisor of the Year. Equimax won Most Insightful Property Investment Advisors Victoria at the 2023 Australian Enterprise Awards.

Do you only help with buying a property?

No. Buying is one step. We start with strategy and research, guide the purchase, support you through to your first tenant and property manager handover, then review your portfolio's performance and plan the next step with you every year.

Let’s build your plan, together

Talk to the Equimax team about where you are and where you’d like to be. No pressure, just a clear next step and a plan you understand.

Book a strategy sessionCall 1300 943 232

Head office: Level 1, 530 Little Collins St, Melbourne · Helping clients Australia-wide

What happens in your strategy session

  1. Choose a time that suits you. Book online, or call us. Your strategy session takes about 60 minutes.
  2. We talk about you. Where you are now, what you want to achieve, and what’s on your mind. Ask anything.
  3. You leave with a clear next step. We explain what a plan could look like and the typical timing: an average of 4 weeks from starting with us to acquiring a property. The decision to go ahead stays with you.
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