Hi, thanks for replying.
This loan would be for my second property. I intend to lease it out for a couple of years then move in. Currently my…

Hello everyone, I'm after a bit of advice for a second home loan, considering if i fit the requirements.
Currently I have an IO loan on a property I used to…

Hi all, i've got a home loan with westpac.
In 2009 i borrowed 370k(100k deposit) for my first home. November last year, i needed a top up, just another 30k.…

Thanks a lot for the info. And yes that would be nice if you could give me some contacts
Much appreciated.

Hi all, we are planning on building a pergola at the rear and wondering if i need council approval. Our house finishes 4m from the back fence, plan on building…

Hi Ashie,
I just finished my Evolution 2300. I built in Somerfield Estate in Keysborough. Expensive land, 400sqm at 284k. I think Burbank's contract stage is the worst,…

Thanks heaps. I better hurry and get home insurance then, been living in my new home for 1 month with out insurance.

Thanks all, and another question
Is builders insurance same as building/home insurance??? When i signed the contract to build, QBE issued me or my builder…

My home has just finished building and wondering when to get home insurance. I am buying 80% brand new furniture. Should i wait till i finish getting all…

wow, lucky you!! im looking at around $4000.

Thanks a lot Reflect, been waiting a week for a response . How much did your driveway cost by the way? I get my…

How do you submit a driveway design for DAP to approve. Im just planning on have exposed aggregate. Thanks in advance

Congratz!!! Had my PCI today and booked in for settlement 2 weeks from now. Mine also took 4 months to build, considering i bought the block in Dec…

Welcome, I got the $5000 edge studio voucher, but i signed the contract Dec 2009. I actually just had my PCI (Practical Completion Inspection). Yes, the admin stage…

Thanks Reflect and Kallu. Im taking my family down with me, so we can quadruple check the house

CONGRATZ Reflect!!! I got my inspection this friday, so im guessing 2 weeks after that i get my keys
Also, any tips on the inspection?
Regards

Guys and girls. Your stages aren't the only ones that have been delayed. Nearly every single stage in Somerfield has been delayed or being delayed. Im in…

Im building the Evoltion 23 form burbank. Base price 158k, custom mods 52k. Total 210k.
My experience with them so far is ok. Contract stage is incredibly…

Isnt fibre optic suppose to be a good thing for us? Yes, its expensive but isnt everything new expensive?
Anyways, hows everyones build? We just finished the roof tiles,…

Wow, you have a massive house
We also have the same roof tiles

Hi all, time for my own thread. Thought i share my experience, and hopefully learn more new things from your experiences.
A little background. Im building in Somerfield, a…

Thanks alot shape, I get the drift now. Learn something new everyday

So do you reckon I should use the equity rather than get a personal loan?

Hi all,
I didnt want to start a new thread, so i hope you guys dont mind me posting here. This is also regardng personal loans.
I recently been…

Thanks a lot Helyn.

People have different reasons for preferring offset or redraw but this shouldnt be one of them - makes absolutely no difference from an IP tax deductibility point of view.
Thanks for…

Thanks everyone. That's a lot of help.

Me too, I'm also playing the waiting game with my builder. The DAP rejected my build and I had to change the garage and the roof tiles. 2 days ago…

Having saying that, i could or hopefully buy another property for investing. If that matters.

Hi everyone, I've just been approved by Westpac for the Rocket Repay Homeloan (10 years interest only). This will be my primary property, just wondering which option will save…