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hilary6 Apr 22nd 2005 8:26 am

What house will you buy?
 
Hi folks
Been looking at oz houses. Ideally We would like 4bedrooms rumpus room pool and all mod cons much like everyone else. But in reality we'll just see what we can afford nearer the time. Whats the crack with these gated communities/complex? Ive looked at them but it seems you have to share the bbq area,pool and gardens. That sounds ok but what if you want a private bbq how would that work? I love a party but dont quite like the sound of that set up. Now just to sound really thick whats a duplex? :confused:
What houses are you all after?
Hilary

Bordy Apr 22nd 2005 8:29 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 
A Duplex is normally a house with two living units I think.

Bix Apr 22nd 2005 8:35 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 
Hi
I guess it would help if we knew where you were going?

Then the people living in that area could advise you.

:)

hilary6 Apr 22nd 2005 8:36 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 

Originally Posted by Bix
Hi
I guess it would help if we knew where you were going?

Then the people living in that area could advise you.

:)

Doh!! Brisbane
Hilary

Bix Apr 22nd 2005 8:43 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 
What a surprise :D

Is the whole of Britain going to Brisbane? :rolleyes:

We'll leave it to the Brisbanites to respond to you then - as we are in CAIRNS and live in a tent in the sugar cane :D :D :D


Originally Posted by hilary6
Doh!! Brisbane
Hilary


badri Apr 22nd 2005 8:45 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 

Originally Posted by hilary6
Hi folks
Been looking at oz houses. Ideally We would like 4bedrooms rumpus room pool and all mod cons much like everyone else. But in reality we'll just see what we can afford nearer the time. Whats the crack with these gated communities/complex? Ive looked at them but it seems you have to share the bbq area,pool and gardens. That sounds ok but what if you want a private bbq how would that work? I love a party but dont quite like the sound of that set up. Now just to sound really thick whats a duplex? :confused:
What houses are you all after?
Hilary

Hi Hilary

First let me get the visa :D

Still waiting . If I look at the realestate.com.au I feel very sad so stopped seeing them :D

Cheers
Badri

hilary6 Apr 22nd 2005 8:51 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 
Thanks guys. A tent sounds perfect :D

Wickedsid Apr 22nd 2005 8:54 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 
Looking forward to a house on the level with no stairs.
I seem to spend all day up and down ours with the stuff my girls have left lying about.
Thinking of putting the stuff in black bags and hiding it for a few days to teach them a little lesson. He He

Carole
:)

wargod Apr 22nd 2005 8:56 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 

Originally Posted by hilary6
Thanks guys. A tent sounds perfect :D

But what about the spiders, snakes, crocodiles and not forgetting sharks :D

hilary6 Apr 22nd 2005 8:57 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 

Originally Posted by Wickedsid
Looking forward to a house on the level with no stairs.
I seem to spend all day up and down ours with the stuff my girls have left lying about.
Thinking of putting the stuff in black bags and hiding it for a few days to teach them a little lesson. He He

Carole
:)

Hi Carole I did that with our boys stuff once and they didnt even miss it! Guess they had too much :D
Hilary

ABCDiamond Apr 22nd 2005 10:09 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 

Originally Posted by hilary6
Hi folks
Been looking at oz houses. Ideally We would like 4bedrooms rumpus room pool and all mod cons much like everyone else. But in reality we'll just see what we can afford nearer the time. Whats the crack with these gated communities/complex? Ive looked at them but it seems you have to share the bbq area,pool and gardens. That sounds ok but what if you want a private bbq how would that work? I love a party but dont quite like the sound of that set up. Now just to sound really thick whats a duplex? :confused:
What houses are you all after?
Hilary

Duplex = Semi Detached
Townhouse = Terraced
Queenslander = Built for the heat.
Highset = Sort of two storey but often the ground floor is garage and storage space.

Complex = Normally everything is very close to one another, not my cup of tea :) But they are cheaper eg: a 3 bed townhouse in a complex here would be about $230k, but a 3 bed basic house on 7/800sqm land about $300k.

In complexes you also pay management fees, these can be cheap or very expensive. If renting then this is paid by the landlord.

Bix Apr 22nd 2005 11:06 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 

Originally Posted by wargod
But what about the spiders, snakes, crocodiles and not forgetting sharks :D

No worries on that score.
They are all afraid of the cane toads :eek:

Badge Apr 22nd 2005 11:21 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 
Some people say they miss having an upstairs. I reckon they need to get out more.

I say you waste too much time going up and down them.

I like the houses built 20-30 years ago, they look normal, not too new. Just the way a house should look.

Badge

steandleigh Apr 22nd 2005 11:24 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 

Originally Posted by Bix
No worries on that score.
They are all afraid of the cane toads :eek:

Glad to see you are keeping our 'end' up, Bix!!!! :D ;)

Bix Apr 22nd 2005 11:27 am

Re: What house will you buy?
 

Originally Posted by steandleigh
Glad to see you are keeping our 'end' up, Bix!!!! :D ;)

Indeed Stan.

Got to keep putting people off coming here so we can keep this lovely place to ourselves. ;)


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