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    Home prices compared to a year ago

    Is really good to see such movements in the last 12 months and still seeing people getting in and finding good buying. We still keep our eyes open for deceased estates, distressed sellers and and large blocks that can have multiple units - they are the honey pots that have worked best for us.
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    End of an Era

    Is a great loss for everyone, and really could be a resource moving forwards in new hands. Very disappointing that the forum will not be continuing on some form or another - really got to like this layout and the crowd here. From us, it has been a pleasure and good luck with moving on.
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    FAQ: How do I buy in a different city?

    Have you tried looking in outer regional areas? There are some good prices at smaller fringe towns in the 200's
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    Big changes to NSW Stamp Duty

    Another Variable for Uncertainty This new legislation undermines those with existing properties in growth corridors where OTP developments are set to skyrocket. Why pay for my nine year old apartment when I can have an OTP unit with new fittings?
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    Agent Comission Fees (Rental)

    Property Management We signed on for 6.6% for our property management. So far so good, although the young ladies in admin can be terse and slow to respond to requests.
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    Garage to Living space

    Conversion Garage to main bedroom + ensuite We are going through "back of a napkin" renovations plans and this garage to bedroom conversion is key to the whole concept. Keep coming with your thoughts, will submit some plans soon..
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    Jesmond- Need Your Help!!!

    And then there's North Lambton Just up the hill a kilometre or so you'll appreciate a fine nor east aspect with views to Stockton blurring the line between Jesmond and North Lambton. Lovely views, fresh air, generous land, eager tenants and on the market for around 300k.
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    Unit vs House

    Units as set and forget, houses as ?? Being exposed to both units and houses, we like the unit experience of less paperwork and fiddling with minor repairs as opposed to the "whole of block" view of managing a house and land property. Certainly we pay an owners corporation premium, but at...
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