hi – about 70% of my purchases are sight on unseen. I have been buying this way for over three years. I have houses in states that i have never been to (Tasmania) – and houses that i have never been inside. Apart from tassie, i have at least visited the areas that i end up buying in (but in a fast moving market, i often buy first and visit later). Apart from the mandatory building and pest, I usually get photos from the selling agent -and back up opinions from an independent property manager. Dealing with an agent that you can trust also helps. You also need to know how to ask the right questions concerning the property and its location.
I am based near perth and therefore do not have ready access to the eastern seabord locations.

Doulos