Recent content by Barnesy

I dont have any recommended tradies but am looking for some!!! I am moving to the Wollongong area next week and need to find recommended builders, kitchen reno guys, painters, and floor sanders. Any suggestions???

Sure, public school principals will feel pressure. I just feel that the pressure will likely be greater from all areas (shareholders/parents) on a principal of a high fee private school. A camp is an extreme example but it would not be as hard as you may think. The test dates are known well...

Firstly, I will disclose that I am a high school teacher in the public system. Some points to consider regarding the website: 1. It is best to look at the "value add" a school creates. That is, look at Yr 7 results and see if there is an improvement to Yr 9. 2. Remember that the Yr 7...

For future reference, I received quotes of between $875-$1200 for a pre-purchase geotech report.

Thanks guys. I will ring around on Monday and update the post in case anyone else is interested.

Hello All, I am considering purchasing a property in Woonona Heights (Northern Wollongong). The whole area has been classified as "high-risk for geotechnical instability" by council. The house is 50 years old and the building inspection does not indicate any damage from geotech situations...

Sorry - I know there are a few inspection posts recently. We are interested in a 50 year old property that is scheduled for auction. The vendors have purchased and provided building & pest inspections for the place. My questions are: Can these be considered as reliable as inspections...

They made the offer without actually requesting to see the contract. The agent tells me that settlement is not an issue for the purchaser but I can't be assured the agent has actually had such a conversation with the guy.

Hi Guys, We are in the process of selling our PPOR and then buying elsewhere. The house is on the market and an offer has been made and a price agreed to. No contracts have been signed yet and wont be until mid-week. Given that we would like to complete a simultaneous settlement with our...

Hi Guys, Just interested in finding some info about the northern suburbs of Wollongong - particularly Corrimal, Russel Vale, Woonona, Bulli, Thirroul, Austinmer. I understand that some of these suburbs have high housing commission areas but I can't seem to find locations. It would be...

As per the title, I am interested in hearing about others' views about solicitors in the Liverpool area. I am going to sell my PPOR soon that is located at Wattle Grove. TIA Andrew

Thanks again. We have definately given it some thought but the reality is that I don't have the borrowing power to have a mortgage close to the million dollar mark it would take to keep this house and buy the house we want to raise our children in. All I need to find now is a good...

Thanks Skater. No offense taken. I understand that there probably is a way to keep both houses but it would be difficult and require sacrifices I'm not willing to take at the moment. I understand this forum is mainly for the benefit of property investors and I really do appreciate any advice I...

Is there one you can recommend? I'm assuming one local to Liverpool area (I live @ Wattle Grove) would be preferable.

Yes - very new. I don't see myself as being financially fit to have an IP as yet. I have a young family and have a public service job (teaching) so may, in fact, do well do be able to service one mortage ;) . I have only ever bought the one house before and so have never gone through a...