Recent content by Trebor

Youc can still find 3 bedders for 950k in the broader inner west, they might need some work but you have to compromise somewhere. I agree that changing jobs and schools seems like the best option.

Hoe do you have a 4 hours round commute and still have 1.5/2 hours with your children on a weekday?

no - earlwood and surrounding suburbs

When would you consider making an offer prior to auction? A lot of houses seem to sell before auction in the area we are looking at. My thoughts on that though is that it equals showing your hand way too early in the process; and give the vendor a reason to increase their reserve price. Is...

In the same theme, what are people's thoughts on this: http://www.carletonestate.com.au/home.php

Did you do anything to ensure that council would not order demolition? Would a titles insurance cover us? Sorry can't talk to our conveyancer until Monday.

Thanks. Could I do that before the auction? I should also say that there is an attachment to the contract from a structural engineer that states that "the work was found to be structurally adequate in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia" Does...

Hey all, We are interested in a house that goes for auction in a couple of weeks. The REA have just issued a revised contract that mentions that the extension (addition of 2 rooms) was done without council approval. The rooms were built by the previous owners about 10 years ago and I presume...

the backyard faces robert lane, that is much quieter. In terms of rental return, am I right in expecting around $700 for St Peters but probably a bit less for the Earlwood one?

so what are your thoughts on this: http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-earlwood-114469431 versus this: http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-st+peters-114346591

oh and out of curiosity, what is wrong with Homer steet?

Thanks depreciator. I have lived in the inner west for the past 7 years, Petersham then Stanmore then Petersham again. I have spent a lot of time walking around Newtown, St Peters, Marrickville, Tempe etc. Marrickville used to be the most undesirable suburb and has now somehow caught to be THE...

how? how could increase the loan amount without using it to finance another property (my concern being non deductible tax impacts)? Can I somehow artificially increase my debt?

I agree. Earlwood is much more of a family vibe. St Peters is closer the city and Newtown. I still fail to understand why St Peters seems to be cheaper than say Marrickville. Is it less safe?

Hi All, I am very very confused and I need some advice. Here is the situation. Property A bought in 2010 for 529k. Paid off 229k and have 300k in offset. Ready to purchase another larger property (property B) in view of maybe renting it out for a couple of years and then making it our home...