Hi all
My husband and I have done the “hit the road” hard yards. Instead of travelling in the bigger car we have travelled in his tiny work vehicle. We have found deals on the net but have found that nothing beats eye contact and a shake of the hand. Agents have been soooo helpful.
We acquired a great deal thorugh an agent with integrity.…[Read more]

Yes, that’s true. UNLESS there is something illegal about the property. Blossom

Dear Neo
Are you saying that if you buy an IP, do NOT live in it, after 2001, then you can claim FHOG for the property in which you DO live?
My son is about to buy his first property and expecting to move in, but, it would be more convenient if it were an investment property.
blossom

My solicitor says that if there is anything illegal about the property you may pull out of the deal at auction. i.e. unapporved buildings, etc.
Make an offer prior to auction.
I have found agents might say, If you have $150,000, then be at the auction.
I started the bidding at an auction recently at $90,000 (would have happily paid $125,000), no…[Read more]