Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Buying block - did you 'bargain' 2Apr 20, 2009 9:52 pm Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Buying block - did you 'bargain' 5Apr 20, 2009 10:07 pm Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: Buying block - did you 'bargain' 13Apr 21, 2009 4:18 pm The blocks in our stage were going fast and there were others interested in them so there was no room to bargain with them. Still happy with what we paid for it. Built 36sq Plantation "Retreat" on 4460m2 at Spring Mountain, Qld In Living and landscaping.. >>> ... http://retreatspring.blogspot.com Re: Buying block - did you 'bargain' 14Apr 21, 2009 5:01 pm We tried to offer less, but the land agent said she wouldn't even take it to them. They where not accepting offers at all. Instead the agent suggested we ask for a longer settlement time, therefore giving the builders time to do there thing and saving money on paying interest etc. We asked for a 90 day settlement and got it. At the moment the builder is being a bit slow in getting us our bank pack, and the bank won't settle on the land without it, so we have asked the agent for another 6 weeks before settlement. *fingers crossed* I've noticed that with the release of new land in our development they have put up the price of the blocks either side of us by another 6000. Re: Buying block - did you 'bargain' 16Apr 21, 2009 7:51 pm We paid 10 000 less than asking price, I sometimes think we should have offered even less, but overall we are happy with the price we paid. The Grinch: Blast this Christmas music. It's joyful and triumphant Re: Buying block - did you 'bargain' 17Apr 21, 2009 9:40 pm always bargain the price down our block was only worth $10,000. yes ten thousand but we offered 7 and ended up paying $7500. so not even price matters theres always room for negotiating stay safe happy building Re: Buying block - did you 'bargain' 18Apr 22, 2009 9:46 am Thanks for all your informative advice. We are off to the land sales office today to chat to them more seriously about buying our favourite block. Thanks for your replies - they have been helpful. Re: Buying block - did you 'bargain' 19Apr 22, 2009 10:51 am I would suggest that you don't ask if they will except a lower price because if they say no you may very well just pay what they ask. If you intend on trying to get a better price just offer it with out asking if that will be ok. You may get no where but I think it's a better way to go. Yeah I don't know why I came to a forum. Place is full of wierdos/pedos thought internet may help but I suppose I'll try my luck with someone in person. Cheers. I tried… 0 6621 No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online… 2 11752 6 11354 |