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  • Profile photo of ajayayyarajayayyar
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    @ajayayyar
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    Hi all,

    I was looking for an unbiased opinion regarding the resale potential of an apartment purchased that has roughly 40 sq m internal space. I understand that the banks don't like this, and will impose a higher deposit amount to cover such properties.

    When making an investment in a property with around 40 sq m internal space, do you believe that the "pool" of new potential investors who may wish to purchase the property (After you hold it for a few years) would be reduced by a fair extent? Just want to evaluate the difficulty in selling the property, and if the sq m plays an important factor.

    Regards,
    Ajay

    Profile photo of TerrywTerryw
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    Size does matter. The number of people who cannot come up to the large deposit of up to 30% must have an impact on potential purchasers – but this should be reflected in the price you are paying too.

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    Hi Ajay,

    I generally keep it above 50sqm so I can get LMI and therefore a higher LVR (95%)

    but my fiance and I have one 41sqm apartment(Darlinghurst, Sydney) we got an LVR of 80% (so didnt need LMI)

    but recently I was talking to a Loans manager at a branch of the  CBA and he said the LMI  coy will go a bit under 50sqm (45sqm)… but I havent tried this yet..

    I dont think you would have a problem re selling it  as long as its inner city and 40sqm  minimum..

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