How far behind?
Dec 11th 2005 | 12:25 am
#106
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by menace
They are out there, You can take a look on the online gigs for houses at this price and probably not turn too much up but believe me they are out there, I looked at a couple of good houses today, both asking less than $300k for 4 beds with built in's, air con, DLUG, and one on 2 acres!
Didn't make an offer as I think they are still overpriced.
Didn't make an offer as I think they are still overpriced.
And only 6 mins from Brisbane CBD! Ahhh, you little bargain hunter you
Dec 11th 2005 | 12:58 am
#107
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
And only 6 mins from Brisbane CBD! Ahhh, you little bargain hunter you
linky
And there is more.
And this is just one bayside suburb, there are hundreds of suburbs to choose from.
The myth is frightening but untrue, there are affordable houses here.
Dec 11th 2005 | 1:12 am
#108
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by menace
Heres one for you
linky
And there is more.
And this is just one bayside suburb, there are hundreds of suburbs to choose from.
The myth is frightening but untrue, there are affordable houses here.
linky
And there is more.
And this is just one bayside suburb, there are hundreds of suburbs to choose from.
The myth is frightening but untrue, there are affordable houses here.
Now! this is something that cheered the missus up a bit
this is a prperty that we (if we were alredy in OZ) would be really interested in! Obviously there are properties that would suit us and all the users who have slated my comments can now see that we arent lookingfor a palace but just a nice house that needs very little doing if anything other that unloading from the container and sit back and relax with a VB
thanks gain for that!
Dec 11th 2005 | 1:43 am
#109
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by Sunny_Glesga
Thanks for the links.......
Now! this is something that cheered the missus up a bit
this is a prperty that we (if we were alredy in OZ) would be really interested in! Obviously there are properties that would suit us and all the users who have slated my comments can now see that we arent lookingfor a palace but just a nice house that needs very little doing if anything other that unloading from the container and sit back and relax with a VB
thanks gain for that!
Now! this is something that cheered the missus up a bit
this is a prperty that we (if we were alredy in OZ) would be really interested in! Obviously there are properties that would suit us and all the users who have slated my comments can now see that we arent lookingfor a palace but just a nice house that needs very little doing if anything other that unloading from the container and sit back and relax with a VB
thanks gain for that!
Some advice though, ditch the VB it is rank, get your laughing gear around some real beer and life will be sweet.
Dec 11th 2005 | 9:02 am
#110
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From: Dreamland AKA Brisbane which is a different country to the UK
Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by menace
Heres one for you
linky
And there is more.
And this is just one bayside suburb, there are hundreds of suburbs to choose from.
The myth is frightening but untrue, there are affordable houses here.
linky
And there is more.
And this is just one bayside suburb, there are hundreds of suburbs to choose from.
The myth is frightening but untrue, there are affordable houses here.
Still havent seen any evidence of 4 bedroom/2 bathroom on 2 acres 6 mins from the city for $200-$250K though!
Dec 11th 2005 | 9:08 am
#111
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
Ahhhhh, so what you mean is you can buy a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom townhouse or unit in Wynnum (which is 35 mins from the city) for $250k? Yep, you can certainly do that. Any of us living here who follow property prices could have told you that.
Still havent seen any evidence of 4 bedroom/2 bathroom on 2 acres 6 mins from the city for $200-$250K though!
Still havent seen any evidence of 4 bedroom/2 bathroom on 2 acres 6 mins from the city for $200-$250K though!
Oh come now Mrs D....you doubt him? Surely not?
I am sure there are such properties 6 mins from the CBD of a capital city on Planet Menace......
Dec 11th 2005 | 9:23 am
#112
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by menace
Heres one for you
linky
And there is more.
And this is just one bayside suburb, there are hundreds of suburbs to choose from.
The myth is frightening but untrue, there are affordable houses here.
linky
And there is more.
And this is just one bayside suburb, there are hundreds of suburbs to choose from.
The myth is frightening but untrue, there are affordable houses here.
Will these repairs add value to the house?
WW
Dec 11th 2005 | 11:34 am
#113
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by menace
Heres one for you
linky
And there is more.
And this is just one bayside suburb, there are hundreds of suburbs to choose from.
The myth is frightening but untrue, there are affordable houses here.
linky
And there is more.
And this is just one bayside suburb, there are hundreds of suburbs to choose from.
The myth is frightening but untrue, there are affordable houses here.
The current median price in my area for those is quoted at $215,000 Homepriceguide
Must admit though, when looking on Real Estate.com.au the prices start at $215,000.
Houses however have a $360,000 median price.
Where is the link for the 2 acre one. ?
Dec 11th 2005 | 11:44 am
#114
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by Sunny_Glesga
I have been looking at loads of properties all over OZ on realestate.com
would i be right in saying that they seem to be a long way behind with interior decor with the exception of a few at the higher end price of the market?
One thing i can honestly say is that because of the size of properties they are mostly open plan which i really cant fault as back here in the UK you can only have open plan at the higher end house prices due to lack of space m2 that you get for your money.
Is this just another difference in lifestyles from the UK and OZ? they work to live and material items dont mean S***
I know i may get slayed for this post but, hey! the missus cant see us living in 99% of these houses which are within our budget and spend a fortune to have them completely overhauled inside to an aceptable standard (to the wife!)
Any comments or abuse will be appreciated! i will let her read allllllllllllllll your reply`s
would i be right in saying that they seem to be a long way behind with interior decor with the exception of a few at the higher end price of the market?
One thing i can honestly say is that because of the size of properties they are mostly open plan which i really cant fault as back here in the UK you can only have open plan at the higher end house prices due to lack of space m2 that you get for your money.
Is this just another difference in lifestyles from the UK and OZ? they work to live and material items dont mean S***
I know i may get slayed for this post but, hey! the missus cant see us living in 99% of these houses which are within our budget and spend a fortune to have them completely overhauled inside to an aceptable standard (to the wife!)
Any comments or abuse will be appreciated! i will let her read allllllllllllllll your reply`s
God you lot must be well off
. Have to agree I can see the point about LOTS of homes in Aus.
But have to say my house will one day be back in fashion, original orange wall paper on when we moved in hideous 70's fire places, it's a palace I tell ya
.Hate renting but won;t buy as don't want hassle of selling when it gets round to it.
But have to say my house is horrible but I don't let it bother me, far more things to worry about that fire place looking dated or old kitchen as long as it's tidy then enough said
Dec 11th 2005 | 4:18 pm
#115
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Ahhh.. Townhouses and Units
The current median price in my area for those is quoted at $215,000 Homepriceguide
Must admit though, when looking on Real Estate.com.au the prices start at $215,000.
Houses however have a $360,000 median price.
Where is the link for the 2 acre one. ?
The current median price in my area for those is quoted at $215,000 Homepriceguide
Must admit though, when looking on Real Estate.com.au the prices start at $215,000.
Houses however have a $360,000 median price.
Where is the link for the 2 acre one. ?
CBD could also be Caboolture Business District or Canungra or C
WW
Dec 11th 2005 | 4:25 pm
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
This may be the missing link http://www.aeropower.com.au/fs_training.php and then 2 acres 6mins from the city for $250K maybe possible. May need jet licence as well to get the chopper up to speed
CBD could also be Caboolture Business District or Canungra or C
WW
CBD could also be Caboolture Business District or Canungra or C
WW
If I could find 2 acres with a house, just 6 mins from Brisbane CBD, I reckon i'd get a mortgage and buy it, sight unseen !! Land around my place is from $170k upwards for just the 700 sq mtrs blocks.
Dec 11th 2005 | 4:48 pm
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
If I could find 2 acres with a house, just 6 mins from Brisbane CBD, I reckon i'd get a mortgage and buy it, sight unseen !! Land around my place is from $170k upwards for just the 700 sq mtrs blocks.Rates may be bit of a killer :scared:
While houses under $250k closeish to Brisbane are possible, the cost of fixing them is often why they are being sold, especially ex-rentals.
Lets see some of the possible big ticket items (from the ground up) in some of these 'cheapies':
Leaking sanitary pipes,
Stuffed stumps - steel/concrete/timber,
Corroded water supply pipes,
Rotted/termite damaged floor/walls/roof framing,
Renovate bathroom,
Renovate kitchen,
Cracked/broken fibro walls and ceilings - A$be$to$ (how much do you love your family?)
Roof old galvanised steel or a$be$to$ and corroded gutters,
Dont forget the electrical upgrade so you can watch a DVD (home theatre may trip the fuse).
Of course there could the rotted fence/s and unapproved building works or side boundary issues.
Not an issue if you have the trade skills to do it yourself. If not, you just pay and pay.
WW
Dec 11th 2005 | 10:42 pm
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
Cracked/broken fibro walls and ceilings - A$be$to$ (how much do you love your family?)
Roof old galvanised steel or a$be$to$ and corroded gutters,
WW
Roof old galvanised steel or a$be$to$ and corroded gutters,
WW
Dec 11th 2005 | 10:50 pm
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by Bella Donna
I'm surprised to hear that asbestos is still in use in Oz - is this commonplace? What about new builds - do they still contain it?
The use of all forms of asbestos has been banned nationally since 31 December 2003.
Dec 11th 2005 | 11:07 pm
#120
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Re: How far behind?
Originally Posted by Bella Donna
I'm surprised to hear that asbestos is still in use in Oz - is this commonplace? What about new builds - do they still contain it?
its not IN USE but there r many old houses here
