Recent content by LouLou

Peter, I actually called your office today... left my details, might try again in the morning if you guys are open on Saturday...

Thanks Kathryn, I agree I need to hold off on major works, just need a few basic repairs to the cracked shower screen and peeling wall paper in the bedrooms...... and maybe a new kitchen!!! :) Even though everything is in very original 30 year old condition, I might have to wait for the...

Thanks Sheryn and Sunfish, I'll take your advice and wait for the pre-approval then. After feeling like my time has been wasted this week, I certainly don't want to waste the time of others, so if making the offer tomorrow would cause that, I will hold off for now. Who knows, they might not...

Hello everyone, I am feeling very frustrated! I have been looking at a property for nearly two weeks now, and was hoping to put in an offer tomorrow, however, things have not gone to plan! All week a relative who works in finance has been promising to organise my home loan for me. Today he...

Thanks Y-man, I'll ask for a copy of the S32 tomorrow then. But what do you mean about changing your perspective?? Is there something else I should consider??

Hello and thanks for the replies! I am re-thinking the 30 day settlement now just incase I am unable to make that date! I'm not 100% sure that everything will be done in that time so maybe it is better to be safe than sorry! twobobs, I have been trying to find out the sale price of the...

Hello everyone, Just seeking some perspectives on my situation, would love to hear your thoughts... I am seriously considering putting in an offer for a property on the market in the outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The 2 bed unit shares a wall with the neighbouring unit, in a spacious...

Hi everyone, I came across an article today which discussed the future implications of residential infill: http://publications.epress.monash.edu/doi/pdf/10.2104/m2050005 It raised some interesting points about the impact of subdivided housing in the future. I would have thought that...

Hey guys, Thanks for taking the time to reply, and offering me some great advice and encouragement! I can see exactly what you mean about having my family board rather than rent wobby and Y-man, that is very valuable advice, thank you! Do you have any properties yet Reeco? I am keeping...

Hi everyone, I have been reading this forum for a while, trying to learn and absorb as much as I can. I just wanted to throw my situation out there and get some ideas, so I would be most grateful for your comments! I am 26 years old and earn $60k per annum. I have lived in rental...