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Rjz
Rjz
6 April 2021

The Greens - Strathfield by Conquest

The Greens - Strathfield by Conquest

Prices were higher in 2017 because of the market and most of the units were under valued $50K by Banks in 2020 at the time of the settlement. Again, Unit price can…

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Rjz
Apr 06, 2021 10:09 pm
IamSAM
IamSAM
8 May 2019

Ask when viewing a house

Ask when viewing a house

Has that property been sold multiple times in recent years? - This could indicate a problem... Has that property been up for sale since a long time but not got any buyers…

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IamSAM
May 08, 2019 10:54 am
IamSAM
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SUSHANT
Jul 03, 2018 4:26 pm
bashworth
bashworth
20 March 2018

How to chose a lot?

How to chose a lot?

North facing block in my opinion are some of the worst. See this post for more

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bashworth
Mar 20, 2018 7:12 pm
bashworth
CW_L
CW_L
12 March 2018

ORAN PARK: stage 31 any news on Land registration

ORAN PARK: stage 31 any news on Land registration
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I thought so too... unless everyone has just decided to build yellow cinder block retaining walls?

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CW_L
Mar 12, 2018 4:50 pm
CW_L
qebtel
qebtel
4 November 2017

buying privately

buying privately

Meth testing? Bwaaa ha ha , another pointless enterprise designed to fleece unsuspecting fools of their money. …

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qebtel
Nov 04, 2017 8:19 pm
ma99
ma99
19 March 2017

Vulcan Ridge at East Leppington by Cornish Group

Vulcan Ridge at East Leppington by Cornish Group
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Hi guys, has anyone started building yet? Saw that a lucky few have their slabs up.

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ma99
Mar 19, 2017 10:48 am
cant decide
cant decide
14 February 2017

When to pay council rate, water rate and land tax for unregi

When to pay council rate, water rate and land tax for unregi

In Victoria all of these things are paid at settlement.

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cant decide
Feb 14, 2017 11:38 pm
homealone
homealone
13 February 2017

anyone bought H&L packages near boundary rd Schofields NSW?

anyone bought H&L packages near boundary rd Schofields NSW?

Hi, Yes I am currently looking at 110 Boundary Rd but haven't finalised yet. Correct stamp duty is payable within 3 months of the date of contract. See below links and…

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homealone
Feb 13, 2017 12:29 pm
qebtel
qebtel
20 January 2017

Is Kellyville good area to buy?

Is Kellyville good area to buy?

Do some research?

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qebtel
Jan 20, 2017 3:30 pm
stratastruggler
stratastruggler
10 January 2017

Clutter in house

Clutter in house

Unless you want to be paying to put all of their stuff in then I think you're going to have to put your foot down.It's not easy, I know, but cleaning out as much as you…

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stratastruggler
Jan 10, 2017 5:54 pm
taw
taw
10 December 2016

House and Land package at Gregory Hills

House and Land package at Gregory Hills

Thanks Harmonyone

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taw
Dec 10, 2016 12:00 am
zook60
zook60
17 August 2016

Conveyancer not finding easment in searches.

Conveyancer not finding easment in searches.

Ok so about 8-9 months ago we purchased an investment property. 695sqm with a house positioned right down the back. Now when purchasing there was an old easemant 3 blocks…

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zook60
Aug 17, 2016 7:16 am
matbellau
matbellau
2 July 2016

best way to keep track of land prices in your area?

best way to keep track of land prices in your area?

Only effective (free) way is to go mystery shop or get on distribution lists for new releases and get the latest price lists.

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matbellau
Jul 02, 2016 4:51 pm
Tina123
Tina123
27 October 2015

New Bella vista school and Matthew Pearce catchment

New Bella vista school and Matthew Pearce catchment

Hi, with the announcement of the new public school in Bella Vista there is a real possibility that current houses in the Matthew Pearce catchment would moved to another…

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Tina123
Oct 27, 2015 10:30 pm
Claire01
Claire01
22 August 2015

How much to Offer

How much to Offer

Thanks Qebtel! We put in an offer which was of course not accepted. However it allows us to now get a proper valuation done. I'm still hopeful, we'd love this land.…

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Claire01
Aug 22, 2015 11:03 am
wood bang
wood bang
29 July 2015

Investment property in blacktown/penrith

Investment property in blacktown/penrith

Too expensive for the area at the moment

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wood bang
Jul 29, 2015 12:16 pm
wood bang
Claire01
Claire01
22 July 2015

Hello, Buy and Build on 2 acres

Hello, Buy and Build on 2 acres

Thanks Leksie, we're way under that $ so should be safe.

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Claire01
Jul 22, 2015 1:02 pm
qebtel
qebtel
23 June 2015

Real Estate Dilemma - opinions please

Real Estate Dilemma - opinions please

Then these things are extra factors for you to consider that all become part of your equation. And its not a gamble…

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qebtel
Jun 23, 2015 2:04 pm
Grakat
Grakat
13 May 2015

Marsden Park or Greenway Which suburb has more potential?

Marsden Park or Greenway Which suburb has more potential?

FYI your council would be Blacktown. There is a lot of work going on in that area. There is already a train station at Riverstone that has been recently constructed. The…

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Grakat
May 13, 2015 12:28 pm
travelbug
travelbug
9 March 2015

Buyers Agent

Buyers Agent

$10,000 too expensive. Really??? You just said a house went for $50,000 less than you would have paid. So if you paid a buyers agent and they got that one for you, you…

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travelbug
Mar 09, 2015 10:33 pm
qebtel
qebtel
27 February 2015

Land to be develop for residential purpose

Land to be develop for residential purpose

I wouldn't think someone without development experience would start with such a big development. Do you know how to do a feasibility…

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qebtel
Feb 27, 2015 12:16 pm
askanaan
askanaan
25 December 2014

Conveyancing Cost Less than search costs

Conveyancing Cost Less than search costs

u can eliminate a lot of the searches if you live in a residential area urban, but you have to employ common sense. Clearly some locations are not…

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askanaan
Dec 25, 2014 5:41 pm
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strawlizzy
Dec 18, 2014 10:08 am
qebtel
qebtel
12 November 2014

Good and bad Real Estate Agents in Melton?

Good and bad Real Estate Agents in Melton?

You will be up against it to find a good one. Whomever you engage, if you do not proactively manage the agent, particulalry with inspections (which I suggest you attend…

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qebtel
Nov 12, 2014 1:37 pm
qebtel
qebtel
29 October 2014

Affect on Property Value by Bushland

Affect on Property Value by Bushland

Bushland is usually a value add because of screening and privacy, but - if it is a bushfire prone area, or the local widlife are noisy (ie if huge flock of cockatoos live…

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qebtel
Oct 29, 2014 11:36 am
JB1
JB1
14 October 2014

Is this true about single storey homes?

Is this true about single storey homes?

Of course they will have less resale value as they cost less to build. But I think they will increase in value at the same rate / % as your double storey house next door

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JB1
Oct 14, 2014 7:57 pm
travelbug
travelbug
13 August 2014

Agent not returning rescinded deposit

Agent not returning rescinded deposit

Maybe the agent stuffed up and gavce it back to them. His mistake, he'll have to wear it. Get your solicitor to send a letter of demand.

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travelbug
Aug 13, 2014 5:48 pm
perthUser198011
perthUser198011
24 April 2014

Dealing with Real Estate Agents

Dealing with Real Estate Agents

Just be respectful, use common courtesy and don't expect an agent to drop what she is doing to run out and show you a home.

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perthUser198011
Apr 25, 2014 12:13 am
stratastruggler
stratastruggler
24 March 2014

How to buy in a competitive market

How to buy in a competitive market

Thanks robbie55! Appreciate your comments. Have just checked on a house that I saw a couple of weeks ago. Was to go to auction. Thought it was nice, 3 beds, 1…

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stratastruggler
Mar 24, 2014 1:33 pm
delatite13
delatite13
22 January 2014

Selling Project Home, soon after completion

Selling Project Home, soon after completion

I don't know about the first home buyers scheme, but I think under the tax law you must maintain the house as your primary residence for a period of 12 months before sale…

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delatite13
Jan 22, 2014 12:17 pm
delatite13
bpratt
bpratt
18 January 2014

Property Aspect

Property Aspect

We're doing a build in SE Qld, that the front of the house faces north, with 2 of the bedrooms and media room on the north side with a 1.5m front verandah (reduced sun in…

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bpratt
Jan 18, 2014 10:35 am
cyndib24
cyndib24
26 October 2013

Buying a property - been a while

Buying a property - been a while

You can put a special condition on the offer along the lines of this offer is subject to a satisfactory building inspection paid by the…

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cyndib24
Oct 26, 2013 2:21 pm
samsoft24
samsoft24
8 October 2013

Tool to draw floor plan

Tool to draw floor plan

thanks guys I ended up using floorplanner.. its ultra easy

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samsoft24
Oct 08, 2013 11:29 pm
samsoft24
Baulkham Hills
Baulkham Hills
30 August 2013

Property with Easement

Property with Easement

Sorry, I am going to jump on this thread rather than starting a new one. Can someone tell me how far a retaining wall will have to be from an easement (A1 - 1 meter…

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Baulkham Hills
Aug 30, 2013 12:57 pm
travelbug
travelbug
20 July 2013

selling with/without approved da

selling with/without approved da

Getting a DA approval will attract small time developers but not the big ones. They buy multiple lots or even if your block is big they will have their own planners. Your…

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travelbug
Jul 20, 2013 12:08 pm
MrsC86
MrsC86
14 July 2013

First Home Buyer

First Home Buyer

Just thought I'd let you know - they didn't accept our higher offer, so we went and looked elsewhere, found a much nicer house in out price range (only downside is its on…

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MrsC86
Jul 14, 2013 8:12 pm
travelbug
travelbug
7 July 2013

Real estate terminology

Real estate terminology

It's difficult to tell. Some people want significantly more and the agent talks them into a lower "offers over" price. Usually they do want higher but some will take lower…

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travelbug
Jul 07, 2013 6:23 pm
jellybelly
jellybelly
6 July 2013

Selling and buying - timing

Selling and buying - timing

I second jellys opinion.. This will pose a lower risk and you wont be pressurised to sell house1 if the price is not right.. Better still,…

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jellybelly
Jul 06, 2013 5:43 pm
samsoft24
samsoft24
5 July 2013

The Ponds - Land prices & Ridgeline release (latest )

The Ponds - Land prices & Ridgeline release (latest )

They have mandated H2 class slab for the entire ridgeline release. Even worse, there is no PONDS Design compliancy guidelines required for RIDGELINE Release2 onwards.…

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samsoft24
Jul 05, 2013 10:28 am
samsoft24

This is quite a useful snapshot of the Aussie housing…

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Bullion Baron
Jun 30, 2013 10:27 pm
Bullion Baron
leni
leni
19 April 2013

Selling our own house - tips and have you done this before?

Selling our own house - tips and have you done this before?
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I think it depends on a lot of variables. Firstly you have do do a lot of research yourself. If your kind of…

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leni
Apr 19, 2013 1:23 am
leni
travelbug
travelbug
25 February 2013

Opinions anyone?

Opinions anyone?

I think it looks quite presentable. The photo of the front isan't wonderful but not turnoff. The backyard table looks terrible. In hindsight you should have put a nice…

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travelbug
Feb 25, 2013 5:06 pm
G-Thorpe
G-Thorpe
1 February 2013

Real Estate Agent - Unusual Experenice or Normal?

Real Estate Agent - Unusual Experenice or Normal?

Real estate agents crack me up!!!! They want you to work for nothing in the hope of them getting a sale, yet they want money off a potential buyer to prevent you from…

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G-Thorpe
Feb 01, 2013 4:41 am
dvestate
dvestate
7 December 2012

Sell or Rent my PPOR

Sell or Rent my PPOR

Capital Gains will only occur when the value increases so if I sell now I do not have to worry as it is my primary home and have not rented it between 2

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dvestate
Dec 07, 2012 8:08 am
mynameisjonas
mynameisjonas
25 November 2012

Buying on a main road.

Buying on a main road.

Do not buy a main road. Whilst cheaper than other properties, they are cheap for a reason. We saw an amazing house on a main road around the corner in the suburb we wanted…

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mynameisjonas
Nov 25, 2012 11:35 pm
stratastruggler
stratastruggler
22 November 2012

Behavior of others on price

Behavior of others on price

Good tip travelbug about parking problems near schools. Have looked at a couple near schools. Have considered the noise from the "hooters" but not the pick up drop off…

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stratastruggler
Nov 22, 2012 2:20 pm
stratastruggler
stratastruggler
26 September 2012

Advertising when selling home

Advertising when selling home

Thanks for the replies. Was thinking that the internt advertisements could show the interior without exterior views. In that way those looking can get an idea of the…

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stratastruggler
Sep 26, 2012 5:43 pm
kiwi
kiwi
31 August 2012

Buying house - advice

Buying house - advice

If you love the house, put a clause in that they have to get the code before you go unconditional. If anything has been changed on the contract...they added something,…

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kiwi
Aug 31, 2012 6:06 pm
kiwi

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