Recent content by Blonde

Hi all, I bought a (bigger than needed) used kitchen and need to find somebody to: 1. remove the old kitchen 2. collect (from my storage), install cabinets and appliances in my new apartment 3. collect, cut the caesarstone to size once the cabinets are all finished and install benches...

Hey all, Reviving an old thread here... Did anybody have Simon's architect's details? She sounds like what I need... about to make an offer, but need to validate the potential/cost of building an extension. Cheers!

Hey all, I think I found a place to buy in Sydney's Nth Shore, but need to find the appropriate tradie/surveyor etc to help me determine if it's possible to renovate (extend out and up) add pool etc. The block is large but the access is troublesome, so I really do need to let the rear access...

Heya all, how much do the services of a buyer's agent cost and what is provided/accomplished? I imagine such a service could be handy when we have a few options at hand and need help choosing and negotiating.

Guys, Who do I get to check the contract before I sign? Is there a difference between solicitor and conveyencer, and how much should it cost for them to do this on a Nth Shore Sydney house? Any recommendations? Thanks! Blonde

Guys, What do I need to know about inspections (pest, building) ? If the vendor produces a report, is it possible that they'd have found a guy to make it more favourable? I had an agent encourage me to pay half-price as the 2nd person wanting the inspection report for the same place as my...

I'd pay for an app that gave me the advertised history (with dates and new prices for same propoerty) and actual sale price / date.

That's really interesting. I had been wondering why the line had been drawn at that spot on Starkey St, and actually looked a place (far too small) on Starkey just last week. It fell on the wrong side, so was deemed to be Forestville by just one or two houses. I had been warned of the overhead...

Funny re: boatramp This is for PPOR - Hence the fixation ;-) It'll be my family home.

One quick Q - Which suburb/purchase history reports are best, seeing as they cost 50-100 a pop?

I've been reading all your comments, suggestions and thoughts, and revisiting them every week. At the same time, I have been going crazy viewing ALL KH properties within my budget and a little over, as well as a few in FF and Forestville. I am starting to get a feel for what constitutes good...

Funny guy... I see your point, though. The stats you provided contradict what the agent said to me today. What would be the best source of suburb-based stats? I see many more available for sale in Forestville. but there have been some pretty severe comments on this forum about the power...

Hi All, What are the main difference that create such a price difference between these 2 neighbouring suburbs? Is it altitude, powerline, view, perceived prosperity and exclusivity? Also, why has the median value of Killarney Heights droppped so significantly in the last year or so? Finally...

That's great advice, PT_Bear! I am already back, and brought a log of payslips etc. I am not sure we want to contribute 20%, but we do have the means if that's what is required... abeit by using equity, converting cash into AUD etc Good people, thank you. I feel somewhat reassured.

Thanks for the quick reply. I was previously overseas, very similar role in different industry. Which lenders would you advise me to start with, that don't care about probation? Any tips would be much apprecisated and well utilised.