Hi Derek and Simon

Thanks for your input, your advice sounds good
and i will definitely take it into account. I think in the end it comes down to whether we can put up with landlord inspections etc..
My only hesitation in buying a home 2 live in first is that it may delay the purchase of investment properties and therefore my financial independance. But as you said if i buy in the right area there is potential for capital growth which i can use as a base for obtaining investment properties.I guess we are only young so we do have time on our hands and it would be nice to live in something that is ours.

cheers kbeeh[goatee]