Falcon, you’re correct Donnybrook isnt classed as a Timber Town but close enough to feel the effects of the declining Timber Industry.

Having said that, I think Sotico are building their new Mill close to Donnybrook.

I too have noticed the low cost housing in Donnybrook. Lovely area and only 2 hours from Perth, but with the plunging timber industry I wouldnt expect a flood of tenants.

I lived in Manjimup for 2 years and its more doom ‘n’ gloom than it was when I was there (3 years ago)

Nothing beats the WA South-West but, best part of Australia! []

JoC thanks for the kind words of encouragement. I dont think my contract status will be too much of problem when I apply for a loan, but its still a concern if something bad should happen here… especially with current budget cuts etc

Mortgage Hunter my whole train of thought of getting rid of the car loan was basically to rid myself of dept,…[Read more]

$460 gets taken out a month automatically, but yeah I pay off more when I can.

Still leaves me with about $10,000 owing but[]

I’ll get there!

$460 gets taken out a month automatically, but yeah I pay off more when I can.

Still leaves me with about $10,000 owing but[]

I’ll get there!