Dreamer49 posted:Can you put a gate in your back fence?
Just wondering, would we be able to put a gate in our back fence, or would that need council approval first? There are no neighbours at the back as…
Dreamer49 posted:Low bank valuation ...much difference with a second??
Well, just got our second valuation for the house back, and they valued it at $502 000!! How is it even possible to have a $52 000 valuation difference…
Dreamer49 posted:Low bank valuation ...much difference with a second??
Feeling like we are never going to get this house at the moment!! All our finances are ready to go, and the price of the new build is $500…
Dreamer49 posted:First home - no idea what to do with backyard ...ideas help!
https://www.dropshots.com/Tieko/date/2016-06-04/07:41:27
https://www.dropshots.com/Tieko/date/2016-06-04/07:41:58
Let me know if the url works!
Dreamer49 posted:First home - no idea what to do with backyard ...ideas help!
This is our new place - we move in at the end of the month! The backyard is tiny, flat, and pretty much all turf except or a few…
Dreamer49 posted:Due diligence clause necessary when buying a new build?
Thanks for the advice! We ended up pushing and got 14 days due diligence including in the contract - peace of mine all round!
Dreamer49 posted:Due diligence clause necessary when buying a new build?
It has just finished being built if that helps!
Dreamer49 posted:Due diligence clause necessary when buying a new build?
We have an offer on a new build in a new estate here, and when sent the contract, our solicitor's advice was to include a due diligence clause in the…
Dreamer49 posted:Broker's advice - no construction loan!
Thank you for all the replies - ponzu, what you posted is really helpful, I didn't even realise that I could find land and then 'create my own' house and…
Dreamer49 posted:Broker's advice - no construction loan!
Hi Bec!
Yes we are close to our affordability cap at 500k, hence why our broker feels it would be a risk to buy land and then build - he would…
Dreamer49 posted:Cost of house design as advertised vs final price?
Thank you so much, this has really given me a good idea on what to expect and what to look for in house design (price wise). I was thinking…
Dreamer49 posted:Cost of house design as advertised vs final price?
I will be building on the Sunshine Coast in QLD. And wow red15 - that is a scary figure and would definitely limit our house design options a bit.…
Dreamer49 posted:Cost of house design as advertised vs final price?
Okay so site costs are around $25 000 for a flat block? And none of that is included when you look at the house design prices? That is…
Dreamer49 posted:Broker's advice - no construction loan!
Just wondering if I could get some thoughts/clarification on our broker's advice? We went to a broker for the first time a few weeks ago, with the goal of…
Dreamer49 posted:Cost of house design as advertised vs final price?
I am only at the stage of looking online at house designs. We have a $500 000 budget which will be divided into $250 000 for the land, and…
Dreamer49 posted:Increasing borrowing power with lots of dependents?
My kids are aged 13, 11, 5 and 3, does age make a difference when trying to get a home loan? We do receive family tax benefit, and are…
Dreamer49 posted:Increasing borrowing power with lots of dependents?
My husband and I would like to build our own home, we both have good, stable jobs, a 5% deposit, a good savings history, and no debt/credit cards. Putting…
