Just to let everyone know – we had a builder inspect the property and he said it was built similar to a much cheaper builder (such as Henley).  He also pointed out that the cement sheet exterior would be a lot of work, the wrong skirting board was used in wet areas (it would expand), the corregated iron panels also on the exterior were oxidising…[Read more]

Hi Mick,Thanks for your thoughts.  Yes, we have though about that.  We know we dont want kids until later in life and the townhouse is definitely big enough to fit 2 kids in comfortably (though we'd probably try to move after the first one came along).I already live in a double storey hosue so I know my capabilities there and they aren't too l…[Read more]

SHales and Scamp – thank you both so much for your help.  I know, logically, it all makes a lot of sense.We did do all the research you suggested SHales – I read your response out to my partner and he was happy I heard it from someone else.  MY parnter didn;t take me with him today to re-inspect the property because he says you can see it in my f…[Read more]

Hi SHales,Thanks for your feedback.  We are looking for a home primarily, but as we want to rent it out first, it has to be rentable (which is why we skipped the much smaller 2 bed place for a 3 bedder).  We do like it a lot because it fits all of our criteria, but my partner has warned me about what you've said above – I've fallen in love with it…[Read more]