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Thanks guys, might have to do this a bit later on as there is no rush. Maybe just purchase block first and build later. Cheers Chris

Thanks for the replys, So i take it there is no way I can claim my First home buyers benefits in order to undertake the project? I could come up with around 20K to finance this and would also be able to borrow money if need be from parents. My real thought was to do this project and have it...

Hi All, I have an opportunity to get a block of land at a cheap price off my parents down in the gippsland lakes area for 20K. I would like to buy the block and relocate a house down there. I have been offered a house relocated and set up on foundations for 35K. I currently rent in Melbourne...

Cheers Long, I have come to the conclusion that I am nowhere near ready to buy. My partner and I are prepared to stay put for however long it takes to get your list happening. I want to thank you guys for putting me on the right path. Good luck with your ventures and I will keep reading and...

Thanks for the advice I guess I knew that was the responsible thing to do and get the c/c down or gotten rid of. Does anyone here know of a financial advice place for people like us that are so hopeless with money just to get some advice and point us in the right direction? Thanks Chris

Thanks Rolf, I have finally done a budget spreadsheet tonight and looks like we can do it in around 6 months if we just pay minimums on the credit cards. How do you get around the 10% deposit thing? $15K being only 5% bearing in mind we will be eligable for the first home owners grant. Thanks...

Hi everyone, Great forum for someone like me who is hopeless with money. Here's my problem I need some help / advice from some people here. My partner and I are 30 years old and have yet to take the plunge into the property market. We make average money me $50k + $20K car allowance, my partner...