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Well I just settled on my first house and starting to move in. but one problem.. should I be worried when my next door neighbor mentions that no one put an offer on the house expect for me (insert REA smoke and mirrors d'oh) and the previous owner said they had too much movement in the...

Ok seems like I made my first mistake... Agreed to fast settlement 30 days.. but didnt realise about plenty conditions. Put in my application with my broker this weekend, loan application has been picked up by the bank today (Homeside).. (with no pre-approval previously) Realistically...

Ok well yay now I have a accepted offer.. I just want to triple check something.. I signed the contract of sale on Weds 8pm, so from my understanding it should be 3 clear business days before I can pull out.. ie. By Monday 5pm.. right.. A bit nervous so triple checking..

ok another story.... got onto another deal with another REA but this one isn't accepting anything other than the standard victorian b&p inspection clauses for *major* issues only.. Kind of got the act that REA will get fired if I put in an open ended clause of subject to buyers...

So for the experienced ones, is it normal to get panicky & flightly before marriage?

Should I be weary if I get daily phones from a friendly particular REA trying to offload a property and even conditioning the vendor for a lower price? its only 2% (10k) lower than the revised asking price which Im starting to see the value in it since its pretty modern just in a slightly less...

Hi All, I've came across a property that apparently was already on the market 2 times previously.. Story goes like this as per REA description - - First buyers, pest inspection came up ok. No reason given for them running away. - Second buyers, pest inspection scared them off...

Well I went via the REA instead of faxing through to agent/solicitor. Justified the 20k less than asking price thanks to another property on the market that I used for leverage. Agent was lost for words and had a dissappointed tone when I mentioned the above but still would let me put offer...

I've found a compatible property that sold a 2 months ago which I would like to use to compare against the property Im interested in offering on.. But the price is withheld.. Already called REA but left voice mail as a interested buyer for similar properties.. Just wondering if there is...

Hi All, I've came across a property that needs some TLC... Repaint, window frames dedone, new fence, garden make over etc.. Needs a good low level reno. I was thinking of offering 20k less than the lowest asking price range (range of 40k between high and low) but I've been teamed...

Well I found a nice property that Im interested in.. Pretty much a good example, modern and clean, etc.. but... I've already asked for the S32 for 2 weeks now and REA responds back with still dont have it yet... haha he even mentioned why do you want to see the S32.. as if I would put in...

Hi all, Im currently had continual dealings with a REA that seems to keep on trumping their mistakes one after another, and really stumbles when trying to sell.. I would guess a newbie.. It made me think about REA's that are new to the game, I've heard from a friend that newbies have a...

Before purchasing a property whats a good sign if you feel like your overcomitting on mortgage.. Seems like analysis paralysis strikes back at me when I look at averagely good areas that will take up $200 to $400 under the half way mark of my monthly mortgage thats when I get stuck and...

Just pondering on some thoughts this morning, as I look at suburbs next to Rowville for my PPOR. Had a look at Scoresby, was just wondering on other peoples opinions on this suburbs potential ? Been to a few OI seems more popular than Rowville atm. Meanwhile yeah I've been looking at...

After my first offer, the REA worded the Building Inspection clauses. Basically specified was a exit condition upon *major* faults brought up by the building inspection. Does the Building Inspection have to show *Major* faults to exit the contract? Was just wondering what happens if a...

If a REA pushes you to make an offer when your not 100% ready. ie wants me to make offer while Im at work remotely (email through contract) since supposely theres an offer being presented tonight even though I made an appointment for an offer tomorrow morning (property was just cleared today to...

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Just wondering if anyone has any examples of rough costs for renovating.. ie How much invested $$ vs final product result. My thoughts are, I think a minimum budget would be $20k depending on how much work you do yourself which cost would escalate from there onwards. Been looking at a 40...

Well I saw a property on the weekend was had alot of Inspection traffic generated on a Sunday which surprised me.. Im thinking of placing an offer on place.. Im a little intimidated by how popular it seemed.. Should I give offer say $10k below asking price and slowly work my way...

Hi All, Thinking of putting an offer on a property to my liking which has a double carport already attached to side of house with front ONLY fully closed off rollar door. It runs besides the fenceline with 1 side (fence facing) and back open. Other side is wall of house with no windows...