If you live in Sydney, you would be familiar with the problem. The nests are everywhere. Provided you take reasonable precautions and inspect regularly, you won’t have a problem.[:X]
Hi Bill,
I’m in Sydney but have looked extensively throughout the state.
Xyzzy,
Your question does not have a simple answer. The quality of the improvements, and consequently the cost, depends on the market at which you are aiming. the land size will depend on local guidelines.
Regards to both of you.
vacancy rates are only indicative of an area. The vacant properties are usually the ones that are overpriced or of the lower quality. Stay outside of these parameters and you should not have a vacancy problem.[^]
Kenny, it’s reassuring to get other opinions, but in the long run it’s your decision. You can’t buy that expertise. Accountants and solicitors have biased opinions, it’s your guts that counts.[]
Entelechy, In my opinion, before buying you need to be an expert in the area, and you can’t be an expert everywhere. You can’t pick a winning horse with a pin.[]
In years past I have bought quite a lot of property, but never sight unseen.
In my opinion you need to develop a feel for the area and then visit prior to buying. it’s possible to eliminate many properties just from arms length research. If something looks really good, surely the airfare (or other transport) should not be a deterent.[]