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  • Natalie17 replied to the topic Seeking Advice on Unique Situation. in the forum Help Needed! 16 years ago

    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]

  • Natalie17 replied to the topic Seeking Advice on Unique Situation. in the forum Help Needed! 16 years ago

    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]

  • Natalie17 replied to the topic Seeking Advice on Unique Situation. in the forum Help Needed! 16 years ago

    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]

  • Natalie17 replied to the topic Seeking Advice on Unique Situation. in the forum Help Needed! 16 years ago

    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]

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