FinSpec wrote:
At the end of the day, if you pay someone 2 or 3%, and they save you 4%+, then you've made a return on your investment.Getting personal recommendations is always a good idea as well.

I agree with all the content in your post FinSpec. Thanks for the advise. Do you have any you can recommend?

shakenbake wrote:
Why do you feel the need to use a buyers agent?

Yeah, I was just looking at this as a way of solving the problem posted in the other post i.e. losing gvt housing if I buy locally. With most places being that far apart from each other I think I will have to scout around for someone to do the due diligence for me. If I didn't…[Read more]

MonbulkMama wrote:
Hi Rich MumI see this was dated ages ago. We are in the same boat as you. Did you find the owner-builders course and how did you go getting started?Rachel

I am also in the same boat I have googled and found this http://www.ownerbuilding.com.au  A lot more came up. I think I will go for these. Having migrated from the UK I am…[Read more]