Hi Livingthe dream :) Beautifully presented, neutral colour scheme and obvious there is nothing left to do. Should appeal to all sort of buyers. just a comment about the ad...did you know the ad mentions at least 3-4 times that the house is small. So already you get the impression that small is goin...

Prices have gone down to certain value. Now there is no chance to go down more. You can buy or build now. Where?????? :shock: Yes...where exactly Julie are prices going down :th: Do you mean in some regional areas of Australia? Obviously you have not been following the Melbourne market. FHb are bei...

Great answer Travelbug :: :: :: :: :: :: You must be a somersoft member :lol: Hi Firsttime Personally, I would spend at least 3-6 months on the somersoft forum reading everything there is possibly to read and that is probably the best education you will ever receive about property investment. Mrs B

Hearing today that home loan applications are low makes me think the cost of houses will decrease? Should we buy or build now or will the market drop again in the near future? Any comments or suggestions are much appreciated! Thankyou. House prices are not just being pushed up by the local market b...

I agree with Annie as well. Yes, there is one price for a post code and another for a different one. They will also check out your car, clothes and occupation. You would not believe how many of our tradies asked us what we did for a living...all of them :lol: Mrs B

Hi bytebugs :) Welcome to the forum. I went straight to Somersoft when you posted this question to see if this suburb had been discused in greater detail as an investment opportunity, Surprisingly, no great discussions on it. I saw your post here... http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6...

I would have a meeting and tell them you are just unable to cover these extra costs...and that is it! Just the facts, no emotion :wink: and the solution is for you to cancel the contract. Then sit back with 'your cards on the table' and see what they are prepared to offer. I believe its all in the a...

This has been a subject of discussion at our house too, I'd be interested to hear from someone who has rendered their house about maintenance. How often does it need to be painted? Does it need to be washed? Does it get mouldy? Hi dreamhome Most of our house is rendered and I didnt know you had to ...

Underground garages to be avoided unless you have an experienced architect and loads of $$$,$$$'s to spend on something that is not even at street level. All the money has been sunk into the foundations etc Basements , unless designed by an experienced architect and built by a builder who specialise...

Thankyou for all your answers so far. It seems to me that a number of people do sell to upgrade and make a profit when the market is high. Its just got me thinking that if I sold this house, brought something older, bigger block (future dev) in the same suburb for a 3rd of the price, I would have no...

Hi Sharee Another person who 'wishes I had a pool' :lol: We also looked at what you are doing, got the slab reinforced etc but our estate guidelines was that the pool had to be a certain distance from the fenceline. The only way we could of gone ahead was to get the neighbours permission. So check c...

I'm interested in the answer too, Mrs B. I'm always surprised when an owner sells within a very short time, mainly because I can't imagine doing it myself. :lol: I really, really hate moving! I suspect there are many reasons why people sell, but I'm curious.... I will also add that often they are t...

Hi Guys :) I have been wondering about this for quite a while but I notice that many of the houses on our estate have a for sale sign within a few years of being built. I never could understand this as most of the home are just magnificent and not houses that are easily upgraded some where else. Our...

I thought it was only in certain cultures that they didnt like the stairs to face the front door :th: Anyhoo, in saying that, we made sure our door did not face the front door direct for resale purpose :wink: if ever we decided to sell. No point putting off 70% of future buyers. It had nothing to do...

Hi Sharee ::kiss:: Welcome back! I cant believe you are going to build agian in such a short time ::hyst:: Its always been said that it takes at least 3 'goes' to get a house right and you will get much better at it after each build. Cant wait to read all your questions again ::smile:: Mrs B

Hi Jaelee Truly, truly a magnificent home and location :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: Everything is so stunning but your views and location is what will make your home even more special. Buying the land 8 years ago must have been the best decision you have ever made. You must be over the moon, I a...

Hi Sleven :) Did you put new carpet in as well? If you did, how much did it cost you all up per room? We are doing up a place to rent and would love to see some of your pictures if you have any. I think I may have paid too much for the carpet and installation but I checked around other places and it...

Hi Lisanne I am in total awe that you did all that incedible hard work by yourself...GO GIRL :: :: :: It is going to look so lovely when they start growing and most of the plants I have in my front garden. All of them are so hardy and really fill up the space nicely. Dont forget to keep us posted on...

I immediately thought OMG dont paint it as its a valuable antique and painting it is just soooo wrong. then I read the post again...its only 30 years old so that dates it back to the 1980's when cheap nasty furniture started to hits the stores. I would have a really good look at this piece of furnit...