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    RP Data

    I will only use data (RP or others) as a guide. I have emailed PT_Bear for his Residex data; and hoping it will help me to make the next move. The prooerty was traded in 2007 for $298K; the current median price in the area is $321K; The house is average 3 BR, 1 bathroom 1 garage; (not yet...
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    RP Data

    Thanks PT_Bear, I will PM you shortly.
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    RP Data

    Hi, I am interested in making ann offer on a particular property and would like to use RPdata as my guide (I have never used RPdata before). When I went to the website and enter address of the property, it gives me option of property reports: Detailed property report Price: $39.95 Provides...
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    first home buyers can take my already paid deposit for 576 block of land in 3338 vic

    I think the FHBs are vulnearable to this sort of error because some REA encourage them not to do DD first. For example: in a letter of acceptaqnce from REA I received not so long ago, they included a page containing 'important info for purchasers" and at the bottom it has "SUMMARY OF STEPS WHEN...
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    Reasonable offer for a house with a listing price is $100 K above median price

    Thanks, I appreciate your points. You can buy a brand new 4brm house with 2brm for that!! http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-birmingham+gardens-109242806 The house in your link: I think its unfinished-I have seen it at that state in Dec 2011; and last time I drive past (end...
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    Could we have a case to get out of deal

    Go to your solicitor ASAP. We live and learn. Next time, never sign anything until you understand what you are signing and always use a service of an independent solicitor, independent lender, and independent inspectors. Agents are there for the vendor to make money for themselves, so never...
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    Reasonable offer for a house with a listing price is $100 K above median price

    I am currently looking at a house (3 BR, 1 bath 2 garages) in Birmingham Gardens, Newcastle with an asking price of $420 K. In 2002, the house was traded for $220 K. The current median price for the suburb is: $321K Based on sold price data for the last 2 years, I worked out that the...
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    How do some agents stay in business??!

    I must admit I once labelled an agent :'a christmas tinsell'. She was only there for decoration. She could not even figure out that if the owner bought the house in 1982 when the house was 7 years olds, then house was built in 1975. She just could not do the simple math. As a buyer I do have...
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    sewer line under swimming pool

    Hi Doovalacky Water Corp search only contains approximate location of sewer (no reference to the pool). Thanks again, I have sent REA the 'thank you' and 'best wishes' email and 'no looking back'. Ketut
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    sewer line under swimming pool

    Thank you Propertunity, Myjos and Belbo! You gave me confidence to RUN AWAY! And I just did. My first posting in the forum...and I am receiving great and constructive feedbacks. Thank you again .....Really..really appareciated. Ketut
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    sewer line under swimming pool

    Hi all, I am a first timer on the forum and currently buying an IP with a swimming pool. My offer has been accepted, but contract is not yet exchanged. The contract document given to me by the agent does NOT contain any diagram/plan for house and pool/or sewer diagram. But it has a special...
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