Thanks for all the advice, folks []
Yes, I do feel abit silly sitting on my hands and not taking any action in the past, but I suppose hindsight is always perfect! I was on the verge of buying a house in Northcote in 2001, but it is heaps more pricey now []
Can anyone recommend a reliable & honest buyer’s advocate in Melbourne (do they exist???)? I’m partial to the northern suburbs as I’ve lived in that neck of the woods for a long time, but would also consider the bayside surburbs. Thanks again.