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    IP or holiday house?

    We have an IP on the coast about an hour from our home. Bought in 2004 and has been tenanted continuously. We are planning to take possession in about October and spend weekends and Christmas hols there, enjoying the beaches and organising a reno on the house. It would be wonderful to keep...
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    When self doubt creeps in

    You can read Lizzie's interview here: http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79026
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    water pressure low

    We had that issue at an IP we recently purchased, the issue was that the Water Board had reduced supply due to the previous owner's unpaid water rates.
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    Marayong?

    Blacktown Council is excellent to deal with, very helpful and quick. Marayong, well it's not a beautiful suburb but I'm sure you'd be able to rent out your IP quickly, make sure you get a good PM.
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    Pre Purchase Building Inspections - Sydney

    We have just used Ausinspect, excellent service and comprehensive video report. Great value, we are impressed! Thanks for the recommendation everyone.
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    Waterproof issues in prospective unit purchase

    I think you are talking about a complex we are looking at - most recent report estimates $5-8m in further repairs to rectify the known defects, unclear where the court case will go.
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    I'm getting noticed!

    Great website Skater! I used to roller skate as a teenager in the 80s, every week at the Campbelltown Roller Rink, I still have my lovely pink sequin outfit which my daughter now enjoys dressing up in. Why don't you have sequin leotards on your site??! Lol. Makes me want to get back into it...
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    PPOR in Kings Langley

    Good luck with your search, let us know of your success when it comes!
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    Dream House: Where & What would you buy

    http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-toowoon+bay-106878725
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    PPOR in Kings Langley

    As mentioned, Kings Langley Public School has a great reputation. If you want a private school, you could look at Hiils Grammar (prep to 12).
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    PPOR in Kings Langley

    I can see no problem with Kings Langley, I know people who live there and they are very happy. It is not as upmarket as Baulkham Hills, and is part of Blacktown Council. The Kings Langley public school is very good and has a gifted+talented programme. KL is not in the catchment for Mathew Pearce...
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    Where to spend 300k in Sydney?

    +1 for Reisdex report ... We used one of these a few years ago and ended up buying in one of the suburbs recommended, this property has seen excellent rental demand and growth, and no problems, but is in an area we would not have otherwise considered. That's not to say they always get it right...
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    Early retirement without a fortune

    Peter, just wanted to say I have enjoyed all of your posts on this topic, well done for making such a big change for the benefit of your family and the quality of your life, and thanks for sharing your experiences.
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    Home in ponds or Kellyville

    Hi Raj, 2br would be unusual for the area, there are 2br units around $330k+ in the next suburb of Kellyville Ridge. There are a few big unit developments coming along too. I understand land in the Ponds starts around mid-$300k. Commute to North Ryde would be at least 45 mins. I would suggest...
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    The Ponds

    Great community, great schools and excellent choice for PPOR in my experience, however working in the CBD would be difficult due to the commute. Most people I know who work in the CBD do so part-time, many people work locally, even commute to Norwest, Parramatta, Prestons, North Ryde/Homebush...
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