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  1. GreenGoblin

    Is it worth buying an old fibro home?

    I've now confirmed that the roof is also fibro-asbestos (Super 66). Also, there is some some (minor?) termite damage, which was treated in 2011. Termites climbed up hardwood posts and damaged the stairs up to the balcony/deck at the top of the house, as well as eating the skirting board...
  2. GreenGoblin

    Is it worth buying an old fibro home?

    Thanks for your replies. Sadly the building is fibro (i.e. internal and external walls), and the roof may be too (I'd have to ask the agent). If the roof is fibro, I know that deteriorates over time, so presents more of a problem. Further thoughts?
  3. GreenGoblin

    Is it worth buying an old fibro home?

    Hi all I've found old fibro home built in the early 1960s that I'm considering buying, but my wife and I have some concerns. Given it's age, it would need some renos (particularly bathroom), but my wife is concerned about the asbestos in the fibro. She also feels tenants wouldn't want to...
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