Recent content by RandyH

Hi Guys, Glenwood seems to be convenient for hubby (job in city via M2/M7) and me (job in Bella Vista). Any better options around Glenwood for 3 bedroom house ( family of 2 adults and a child ) for living ( no IP)? Randy

Hi Guys, We would like to know what are the council rules for cutting existing trees in property? Is it easy to get their permission? Also wondering do we need to take their permission to build the mid/small swimming pool in backyard of house? Any rules? Is it easy to get their...

from our expr, we found most of the THs have strata fees - which is why we are staying away from TH. EG: This TH http://www.domain.com.au/Property/For-Sale/Townhouse/NSW/Castle-Hill/?adid=2010795848 Asking price > $700k and Strata is $675

Just opening new thread to discuss some really increased price rates in / around BH. My family visited this prop http://www.domain.com.au/Property/For-Sale/House/NSW/Baulkham-Hills/?adid=2010789578 today. Guess what RE agent asking for more than $810k advertised as over $710k...

Any thoughts (positives / negatives) for buying house (to move in) with family with small kids in Northmead? Any area/street to avoid or focus?

We are hoping to get some tips and help to understand exactly what to look for in contract yourself. We will definitely engage Solicitor once we find property (in Sydney) but we are trying to find out what things we can look by our self.

Yes, Market has rocketed in BH and CH :( What about Winston Hillsfor similar price range you can get good size block of house.

One more Q, as you noticed in floor plan, this house has one bathroom. Is it possible to build an extra water closet (toilet)? How much it will appro cost and will we council approval etc?

At present the house has titles in Kitchen and one of the bedroom. Rest is pretty old carpet. So we just want to install tiles in whole house. Will have to get a trade to do it. Any estimate on full tiles and full paint of house?

What works will you be doing yourself? -- Unfortunately, we cannot do anything. Will have to get a trade to do it.

Its PPOR...........................

Hi Guys, We are planning to buy house appro 45yrs old which is on main road which requires some renovations Floor plan : http://i43.tinypic.com/2lixv88.gif Renovations req are : - New Tiles, Windows (to reduce outside road noise - there are 7-9 windows in all) and paint in all rooms. - Bathroom...

Hi Guys, Thanks for your response. I'm still unable to understand exactly why we should leave them at last? :( >> If you're planning to aggressively build and investment portfolio, at some point you'll start to run into serviceability limitations. AMP will likely still lend you money when...

Thanks Rolf Latham! Sorry, I mixed up with product name at start. Its Professional Package Loans and not Essential Home Loan 1) Can you please explain me more on your observations? Yes, we are looking to buy some IP in near future ( <6-8yrs may be) >> 1.AMP has some of the highest...

Sorry guys, I had the product name wrong there. Its Professional Package Loans and it offers offset account.