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sceen7
sceen7
14 October 2013

Newport VIC options, and also a bus stop.

Newport VIC options, and also a bus stop.

it does depend on where in Newport you are. Bay side of Williamstown road will always do better, but of course is more expensive. We started our house hunt in Williamstown…

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sceen7
Oct 14, 2013 10:12 am
Nonna
Nonna
28 September 2013

Coburg hill(3058) - buying advice?

Coburg hill(3058) - buying advice?

Hi, Not sure if you're still about. I currently live in Coburg. There are no high schools in Coburg. But there are in Brunswick and Fawkner. Coburg Hill is closer to…

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Nonna
Sep 28, 2013 4:09 pm
Nonna
ebanster
ebanster
6 September 2013

Upgrading to The Hills District, NSW - Advices please

Upgrading to The Hills District, NSW - Advices please

Thanks guys. I will need to familiarise myself with the roads, t-ways, buses, etc. Both me and my wife are working in the city. However, if we are able to secure a house…

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ebanster
Sep 06, 2013 9:54 am
ebanster
travelbug
travelbug
2 August 2013

Medium term accommodation whilst renovating

Medium term accommodation whilst renovating

Landlords won't like the fact that you only want short term but (I shouldnt say this) you dont have to tell them you wont renew. Some only give a 6 month contract to make…

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travelbug
Aug 02, 2013 6:02 pm
robert smith
robert smith
25 July 2013

Help! Need Advice About House and Land Package

Help! Need Advice About House and Land Package

Hello, I need some advice about an issue that I am confronted with. I have put a deposit for a house and land package since last year. Now the only thing to be completed…

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robert smith
Jul 25, 2013 12:06 am
fairview
fairview
21 July 2013

Buying land in Orchard Rise Berwick VIC

Buying land in Orchard Rise Berwick VIC

We are building close by in Minta Farm. Some of the reasons we didn't choose Orchard Rise was because of the amount of fall on the blocks (which increases site costs),…

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fairview
Jul 21, 2013 11:25 pm
ultrawires
ultrawires
15 July 2013

Grandvue, Officer, Victoria - Stage 7

Grandvue, Officer, Victoria - Stage 7

Looks like it's going to be a lonely virtual start :sad: Anyway, I've started a facebook page for Grandvue, Officer, Victoria - …

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ultrawires
Jul 15, 2013 5:04 pm
StubaJay1
StubaJay1
14 July 2013

Help! Selling house.. Agent will only open homes by appointm

Help! Selling house.. Agent will only open homes by appointm

Thanks for the advice everyone. Will take it all on board and have a chat with the agent this week to see what we can do moving forward. Just don't want our property…

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StubaJay1
Jul 14, 2013 1:14 pm
StubaJay1
matt_will_fix_it
matt_will_fix_it
11 July 2013

Building ... When to sell?

Building ... When to sell?

Also I forgot to say ... With the lease back option that may work if buyer is an investor. However if they are buying a place to live in it will mean they need to pay…

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matt_will_fix_it
Jul 11, 2013 8:41 am
samsoft24
samsoft24
11 July 2013

buy cheap house or rent while looking for dream home?

buy cheap house or rent while looking for dream home?

Yeh this holds true for all acreage's. Zoning also plays a major role in its valuation.

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samsoft24
Jul 11, 2013 8:02 am
samsoft24
jellybelly
jellybelly
10 July 2013

vacant block, how to know who owns it to offer?

vacant block, how to know who owns it to offer?

Hey Beth possible idea...., does anyone cut the grass? If so Ring all the local mobile mowing contractors ? I recon if you go do as Mitchandamy said, you just might get…

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jellybelly
Jul 10, 2013 9:57 pm
WRXBOI
WRXBOI
1 July 2013

Federation Style House for Sale - Altona North, Victoria

Federation Style House for Sale - Altona North, Victoria

Hi guys, Hope its okay to post a link up. Just in the process of Selling my property in Altona North. House was built approx 12 years ago by well established/renown…

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WRXBOI
Jul 01, 2013 11:28 am
MrsC86
MrsC86
25 June 2013

Pre Approval requirement

Pre Approval requirement

Trust me you will want to get the pre approval ball rolling!! it took us 2 weeks to get our pre approval because of all the paperwork he needed!!

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MrsC86
Jun 25, 2013 8:43 pm
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
11 June 2013

Signed with agent and then found our own buyer

Signed with agent and then found our own buyer

Yes - check timing of contract and speak with your legal person. There is often a way - even if its splitting the difference.

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Saint Mike
Jun 11, 2013 7:51 am
Saint Mike
TinaG
TinaG
6 June 2013

Views on 2 bed townhouses

Views on 2 bed townhouses

My thoughts are around location and size/utility of the townhouse. Think of your typical townhouse market - people starting out, investers, singles- would the townhouse be…

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TinaG
Jun 06, 2013 8:30 am
dragonchild
dragonchild
16 May 2013

Stamp duty Question.

Stamp duty Question.

I purchased my current house and claimed the pensioner discount. It is a discount, it is on a sliding scale but if there is more than one owner, your share of stamp duty…

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dragonchild
May 16, 2013 12:13 pm
dragonchild
wizardlee
wizardlee
11 May 2013

Bought newly constructed townhouse but not subdivided yet

Bought newly constructed townhouse but not subdivided yet

Hi bashworth Thanks for the prompt reply. Yes, the contract and the bank will require a title before we can settle, no title no settlement. Hence want to know what will…

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wizardlee
May 11, 2013 7:13 pm
Skyesong
Skyesong
6 May 2013

selling house, what advertising is really needed

selling house, what advertising is really needed

Professional photos are a must. And clean up first! I want to see lots of good angles of all of the important rooms (if there are no kitchen and bathroom photos, that…

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Skyesong
May 06, 2013 7:17 pm
rhiles
rhiles
2 May 2013

Anybody in the range croydon

Anybody in the range croydon

Hi rhiles - we found them to be pretty good. A few hiccups here and there but the key here is communication. We were constantly in contact…

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rhiles
May 02, 2013 2:09 pm
leni
leni
19 April 2013

Sale and purchase of property - advice

Sale and purchase of property - advice

I've heard of this happening, anything is possible!

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leni
Apr 19, 2013 12:25 am
leni
K4neX
K4neX
16 April 2013

Understanding land

Understanding land

Thanks guys! So many things to consider! lol

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K4neX
Apr 16, 2013 11:31 am
maximus
maximus
14 March 2013

What price?

What price?

Also take a look at http://refindhouseprices.com. It's a bit clunky but a good way to determine advertising history for a house. +1 to…

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maximus
Mar 14, 2013 7:06 pm
maximus
MrsT12
MrsT12
20 February 2013

Who else is waiting for title?

Who else is waiting for title?

Our deposit has been paid! After waiting ages for the bank to get their stuff together (and telling one lender we'd changed our minds and didnt want to buy land anymore,…

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MrsT12
Feb 20, 2013 3:24 pm
MrsT12
Fingerfood
Fingerfood
18 February 2013

Thinking of buying. Need advice

Thinking of buying. Need advice

We have decided against it. Mostly because there is too much work involved buying a property with a covenant. Thank you all! Regards, Mel

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Fingerfood
Feb 18, 2013 7:09 am
ashilleong
ashilleong
6 February 2013

Knowing flood effected and LOW LAND

Knowing flood effected and LOW LAND

You can also look at topographical maps and check the max recorded heights of nearby creeks and rivers.

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ashilleong
Feb 06, 2013 4:13 pm
ashilleong
travelbug
travelbug
31 January 2013

What to look for in the right Estate agent

What to look for in the right Estate agent

Here are some basic questions to ask. http://homebuying.about.com/od/realesta ... erview.htm First thing I do is look at their ads on Realestate.com. Is tha add well…

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travelbug
Jan 31, 2013 3:50 pm
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Danois
Jan 10, 2013 5:24 pm
joh040
joh040
3 December 2012

House been on market for 5 weeks... No offers :(

House been on market for 5 weeks... No offers :(
1, 2

I think i'm going to become a landlord early in life. The old keep the house you can't sell in a buyers market trick and use the equity in it to build.

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joh040
Dec 03, 2012 9:00 pm
bashworth
bashworth
2 December 2012

If you sell a house...does the wall mounted tv stay?

If you sell a house...does the wall mounted tv stay?

To me this wouldn't be an issue. Thes days after 3-4 years technology has moved on and prices drop so an older TV isn't worth much anyway

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bashworth
Dec 02, 2012 8:21 am
bashworth
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
30 November 2012

Build or buy one year old house?????

Build or buy one year old house?????

I agree, we bought a house that was built in 1955 a few months ago. Minor issues such as no stormwater. Quick link of paint, restump and sand and polish and 10K later it's…

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mynameisjonas
Nov 30, 2012 2:02 pm
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excitednewhomeowner
Nov 23, 2012 9:54 pm
offshore
offshore
21 November 2012

Buying land - deposit/titles/payment?

Buying land - deposit/titles/payment?

Honestly dude talk to your solicitor. Everyone's circumstances are different as are the contracts.

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offshore
Nov 21, 2012 7:46 am
PADAMS2012
PADAMS2012
9 November 2012

Homebuyers Centre - Melbourne

Homebuyers Centre - Melbourne
1, 2

We built with Boutique and moved in a week ago. I have to say that, your build, the finishes and your experience all hinges on your SS and the contracted framers,…

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PADAMS2012
Nov 09, 2012 10:42 am
Pebble
Pebble
4 November 2012

Is a 4th bedroom really worth over $100,000?

Is a 4th bedroom really worth over $100,000?

Do you know that it sold for over $600k or was that just the listed price? Homes don't always sell for the listed prices that are shown on the real estate websites. As…

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Pebble
Nov 04, 2012 11:12 am
Pebble
AussieMark
AussieMark
30 October 2012

Capital Gains Tax on Sale of Property

Capital Gains Tax on Sale of Property

What Michael has said is true. I would avoid using valuer general's value from back in the day as it will more than likely be undervalued which will increase your gain. …

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AussieMark
Oct 29, 2012 11:29 pm
greenfish
greenfish
23 October 2012

Stale listing.... 12 weeks and counting

Stale listing.... 12 weeks and counting
1, 2, 3, 4

No it's their finance that is the problem, a bit over extended I believe

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greenfish
Oct 23, 2012 12:55 pm
greenfish
plc
plc
1 October 2012

Best time to sell

Best time to sell

According to the statistics, Melbourne's median price has risen since the March quarter, so there is an uptrend there. Not sure about the statistics for Maribyrnong. Is…

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plc
Oct 01, 2012 6:15 pm
plc
plc
1 October 2012

Investing in point cook Victoria (mainly in a new estate Kin

Investing in point cook Victoria (mainly in a new estate Kin

Personally wouldn't touch that area or surrounding suburbs. The infrastructure is poor, along with limited public transport, with too much supply and not enough…

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plc
Oct 01, 2012 6:04 pm
d@n
d@n
26 August 2012

FREE Home

FREE Home

This one had a write up in the papers recently. http://au.ziilch.com/listing/19655/Free_House http://www.news.com.au/realestate/selli ... 6455874843

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d@n
Aug 26, 2012 8:48 am
blesta
blesta
24 May 2012

How long are developers allowed to take to title land?

How long are developers allowed to take to title land?

Thanks for the reply guys. I have re checked my contract and can't see any sort of limitation contract. I will speak to my solicitor and see what the go is! But as soon as…

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blesta
May 24, 2012 8:21 pm
blesta
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
19 May 2012

It's over before it started

It's over before it started

What stress, I hope everything works out for you both! Fingers crossed!!

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Treeseachanger
May 19, 2012 9:02 pm
Berwick13
Berwick13
12 April 2012

selling a block of land - GONE

selling a block of land - GONE

Hi all, We want to sell our land in Salendra Rise ( South East Melbourne), 508 sqm and on high ground ( no flood zone)and close to schools and other amenities. Salendra…

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Berwick13
Apr 12, 2012 10:56 pm
paul.jason
paul.jason
3 February 2012

Any particular agent better than another ?

Any particular agent better than another ?

We must say we've been impressed by our local Ray White - the agent had organised 4 inspections (all in one sitting) last night, at least 2 interested parties .... and we…

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paul.jason
Feb 03, 2012 11:18 am
paul.jason
KAN
KAN
22 January 2012

Print media

Print media

Hi Personally I think it is a total waste. The majority of young professionals, looking for an inner city house search online not in print. We sold our house in…

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KAN
Jan 22, 2012 5:49 am
d@n
d@n
20 January 2012

Print media

Print media

Newspapers are a waste for real estate.. (it's an old school method). Stick with online and just get some flyers printed.

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d@n
Jan 20, 2012 9:32 am
tengals
tengals
12 January 2012

Agent Fees

Agent Fees

sold ours in melbourne 1.5% on a 640,000 sale, advertising was extensive, and ended up paying around 4,000 for advertising in total inc dusk photo's, bigger board, solar…

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tengals
Jan 12, 2012 3:13 pm
grace_slick
grace_slick
12 January 2012

HAVING NO LUCK FINDING A HOUSE IN A PARTICULAR AREA

HAVING NO LUCK FINDING A HOUSE IN A PARTICULAR AREA

I think it's a good idea to letter drop in your desired streets. We are yet to put our property on the market (very soon we will be) and would be THRILLED to receive a…

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grace_slick
Jan 12, 2012 1:19 pm
grace_slick
shape
shape
30 November 2011

Downside of buying creek close house

Downside of buying creek close house

thanks Michael it explains clearly. I just have property address only , can i check on any website or i have to ask the agent…

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shape
Nov 30, 2011 10:02 pm
shape
*MrsG*
*MrsG*
25 October 2011

Buying Property

Buying Property

I wouldn't go there. We lived in Claremont park (cnr Sayers and tarneit rds) and it's the Bronx. Trust your instincts. Too many ferals, hoon drivers, and way too…

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*MrsG*
Oct 25, 2011 2:57 am
bigboyberger
bigboyberger
8 October 2011

Does Subdividing add value?

Does Subdividing add value?

we are going ahead with the subdivision. and will be building a townhouse for ourselves to live in. the value it adds/decreases is irrelevant at this stage. we have had…

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