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As the title says I need a painter for my new place in Parkdale, it's a fairly small job, a bit fidly. Looking for an experienced painter, does anyone have a recommendation? Thanks :)

Blown out of the water by baby boomers, another learning experience under the belt.

Hi Jac, this is going to be my PPOR, hopefully first IP a couple of years down the track :)

Interesting observation I will check that out if things progress. Mmm, hadn't seen that one, appreciate the comparison. Thanks Chris but I'm restricting my search to the south east for the time being.

I've moved the focus of my search several suburbs further out of the city in the hope of finding a price bracket that is viable.

Good morning all, after seven months of private sale negotiations and bidding at auctions with nothing but :mad:, :(, and :confused: to show for it I am back in the trenches trying to negotiate purchase. Here is the property in question: xx I attended the open for inspection yesterday, there...

Thank-you for the well wishes. Huge turn-out, only three bidders, one dropped out early. I went as far as I could but was beaten by 5k. Very very upsetting. There aren't enough expletives in the world to emphasise how disappointed I am. I'll have to look at suburbs 10km further out of the...

After 3 years of saving, researching and waiting today I bid at auction on my first potential investment which will also be my home. I've missed out on two properties through private sale offers where I was beaten at the post. Hopefully third time is the charm, I would be thrilled to get it in...

Hi all, I'm trying to track down the sale price of a property at 7/616 Nepean Hwy, Carrum - VIC. It sold recently but i can't find details of what it went for. If someone has software available and can run a search to find out what it went for please PM me the details. Thank-you. :)

:rolleyes: I can't afford a property within the 25km south-east of Melbourne's CBD. Renting out rooms in my first home or turning it into an IP for a few years is the only viable option if I want to eventually reside in this region. I imagine most average income earners are in the same boat.

As per this article in the Herald Sun http://goo.gl/PcTb8 Ted Baillieu's state government has announced the occupancy requirement for the first home owners grant will be extended from six months to 12 months as part of $750 million in budget cuts. What purpose does this serve in terms of...

Keep us in the loop I'm in almost the exact same position. :D

Hi Chuds, I'm ineligible for HPAS as I'm now a Reservist. Re. $11,000 for DHOAS you have the option of taking up to 48 months of accrued payments up front in a lump sum, this is approx. 11k depending on where interest rates sit. As I qualify for the lowest subsidy tier, tier 1, my monthly...

Thanks gents, very helpful as always.

Hi all – I have been sitting on my 1st property deposit for a frustrating 2+ years because of a poor paying job hindering my borrowing power and ability to service a loan. I’ve now scored a higher paying job and I’d like to move forward. I see two pathways in front of me, I’d like to run...

Great suggestion, success! Thanks.

Has anyone got the Somersoft book handy and mind if I drive over and borrow it? I've managed to misplace mine. I've got a quiet weekend for once and would like to have a read of it before the week starts up, happy to post it back to its owner after I've spent a few days reading over it. If...

Ahhh, that's right. Memory should have recalled that. Happy to pay PI, I'm too old to not chip away at the principal :D

Ford Fiesta Zetec (highest spec model) Why I love it: Cruise control Steering wheel mounted radio controls Built in Bluetooth and voice compatibility 'phone - dial name - Sarah' and it makes the call. USB slot for playing MP3's Excellent radio, excellent diagnostics and menu system...

Yep, Defence Home Owner Assistance Scheme. Sorry's what's PI stand for?