Recent content by fencehedge

Thanks everyone. If I win the auction, do I just go into the house, sign the papers and handover the cheque? Are there any other fees I need to be aware of or anything out of the ordinary the agent might throw at me? Both my partner's and my names will be on the property. Does that mean...

Hi All, I'm preparing for my first auction and need some advice please: a. Is a request for a settlement period beyond 90 day possible? I am thinking 120 days with a 5% deposit due to timing issues, but I am not sure if this unreasonable to the point of being ignored? And if it's accepted...

All the articles I've read online to date have recommended to sell first. I can understand why if one has an existing mortgage, but I am unsure how it applies to someone in my situation and/od I'm missing something. Thanks for the advice Rolf, Ace in the Hole. My current place and the place...

Hi Everyone, I plan to sell and move into our new PPOR. Can I please get some advice on whether I should be buying first or selling first? My partner and I found a property we like over the weekend and are planning to bid for it at the next auction. If we succeed, we will be looking to...

Thanks for pointing that out Terryw. What is the minimum period I need to stay there before it becomes my main residence?

Looking for some advice please. My wife and I are looking to relocate in the next 3-4 years to be closer to the school of our choice for our children. Can we possibly do this: 1. Property P1 is currently our PPOR, jointly owned and fully paid up. I plan sell my share of P1 to my wife in...

May I please ask why you are not a fan of Ballarat East? I am looking at that area at the moment (new investor) and wonder if it is an area I should avoid.