Timber rot, faulty stumps, roofing issues and illegal building are among problems costing new home buyers thousands.
Archicentre’s pre-purchase home inspection figures show at least one in three homes sold have a range of problems that could add thousands of dollars to the cost of a property, especially if the faults discovered involved structural, plumbing, electrical, [...]
Entries from June 2008
Identifying a ‘lemon’
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
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Auction results June 22nd on the Sunshine Coast
June 28th, 2008 · No Comments
Last weekend Auction results are:
Address: 24 Tortola Pl, Kawana Island
Features: Waterfront land 766m2
Auction Date: 21 June 2008
Result: Passed in at $622,500, neg with buyers
Address: 42 Balyata St, Warana
Features: 4 bed, pool
Auction Date: 21 June 2008
Result: Sold under the hammer for $540,000
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9 Mooloolah Island, Minyama
June 28th, 2008 · No Comments
This block of land went for auction today at midday. South facing back to Minyama this 800sq m level waterfront land was passed in
If you’re looking for an easy way to spruce up your home
June 26th, 2008 · No Comments
Think about a piece of art: a painting, sculpture or print, for example. It can become a real feature, and doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
So, how do you start?
First, set yourself a budget. If you’re buying for pleasure rather than an investment, decide what you can afford to spend without necessarily getting a financial [...]
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Refinancing an existing home loan
June 12th, 2008 · No Comments
Is an increasingly popular way to access the equity in your home, consolidate debts, or simply take advantage of a cheaper interest rate or lower fees.
However, it’s not without its risks.
Before leaping at what appears to be a better deal, think carefully about the actual - and perhaps hidden - costs of switching. It’s not [...]
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