Well, after 2 years in the making, the development of the first stage of Newport Quays on the Port River is starting to settle.
We purchased off the plan just over 12 months ago, and today we had our pre-inspection.
We plan to rent out for a few years then downsize when the kidlets move out.
I will post some piccies on the forum in the picture place.
On the way my dear hubby said, I hope we have the right one - because the way the plan in the office was drawn, our apartment was listed as being in the middle of the block.
Wow! We knew the apartment had a nice view but there are villas in front and we were concerned they were getting too high and would block our view. But it is fabulous, overlooking the River, parklands (still mud at this stage) and the new Marina. Views of the water (views, not those 'glimpses') from our bedroom, second bedroom, lounge and balcony. North facing so the sunshine was streaming in! Gorgeous. We had a sneaky at the apartment next door through their open doors, that one faces south and so appeared dark and cold. We had the choice of either but we definately chose the right one, although their kitchen was a little bigger.
I am so deficient when it comes to reading plans (like reading a street map I guess
) so even though I knew the plan off by heart, the reality still surprised me.
Now, to get some curtains and some tenants!
We purchased off the plan just over 12 months ago, and today we had our pre-inspection.
We plan to rent out for a few years then downsize when the kidlets move out.
I will post some piccies on the forum in the picture place.
On the way my dear hubby said, I hope we have the right one - because the way the plan in the office was drawn, our apartment was listed as being in the middle of the block.
Wow! We knew the apartment had a nice view but there are villas in front and we were concerned they were getting too high and would block our view. But it is fabulous, overlooking the River, parklands (still mud at this stage) and the new Marina. Views of the water (views, not those 'glimpses') from our bedroom, second bedroom, lounge and balcony. North facing so the sunshine was streaming in! Gorgeous. We had a sneaky at the apartment next door through their open doors, that one faces south and so appeared dark and cold. We had the choice of either but we definately chose the right one, although their kitchen was a little bigger.
I am so deficient when it comes to reading plans (like reading a street map I guess
) so even though I knew the plan off by heart, the reality still surprised me.Now, to get some curtains and some tenants!
