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    Floor Plan ideas please

    Hi all, For the creative ones out there here is a tricky floor plan of a semi. How would you renovate to end up with one of the following: Option 1: 3-4 bedrooms, at least 2 bathrooms and open plan living/kitchen area? Option 2: Transform the front bedroom/bathroom/lounge into a separate unit...
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    Medium density zoning NSW

    Hi All, The area we live in has recently been converted to Medium Density. We own a Semi on 350 SQM. Would it be unreasonable to try converting the semi into flats? I understand that the height restriction is 11 metres so maybe 3 levels, one flat per level or maybe even another at the...
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    to renovate or to sell or do nothing?

    Yes it should be a good option but there is mixed feelings between the owners and not all of them are interested in selling...And the main problem is that the owners of the semi attached to ours definitely don't want to sell....
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    to renovate or to sell or do nothing?

    If we refinance now we can get 200K out of this property now. So we would increase our mortgage by around 200k.
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    to renovate or to sell or do nothing?

    Sorry for the long post! This is a hard one to explain I guess because I am so confused about what to do! That's why I need help from experts here! Our PPOR is a semi located in Mascot a couple of blocks from the train station. We purchased 5 years ago and have a bit of equity in it given...
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    Planing a reno - But where to start?

    Hi All, Firstly, thanks for the unlimited information we can find here, it is great! Secondly, I bought a semi just over a year ago and now planning for bub number two we realized that we desperately need more space. So we are planning a renovation but I have no idea where to start. So I...
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    Trying to choose between two properties

    Hi I am also looking at buying in Botany, but not sure whether it will give me the CP I could gain if I would use my 500 - 600K in other areas.
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    McGrath tips Botany ?

    Is Botany doing well? Just though I revive this thread. Does anyone know if Botany is doing well as predicted? Went for a drive there and there are some really nice pockets and also nice townhouses around William Street, and nice apartment complex on Morgan St. Thinking about buying...
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    Help with Negotiating

    Ooops...Maths skills are fine ....This was a Typo....:) Thank you so much for all your input. You are all very helpful. They are asking for 680k, but if the other similar properties in the region are selling for much less (555k to 600k), I think it is fair that we try an offer for a...
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    Help with Negotiating

    Hi, I am a first home buyer extremelly unexperienced :confused: Please help! We have found a property that we realy like although it requires a little bit of work. It is a single storey (2bed) terrace and the asking price is 680k however I did some research in the area and found that...
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    Mascot vs Zetland

    Hi , We are currently searching to buy our first house and are very confused about "where to buy", so I am hoping for some advice please.... We are leasing in Waterloo (Meriton appartments) and have previously lived in Alexandria, Centennial Park and Bondi. We love the Eastern Suburbs but...
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