Yes, but apart from ‘social / lifestyle’ benefits, I have gleaned little factual information.
Is this a loaded question? Are you aware of something…??

Vodka,
Thanks for the feedback. Do you think I should be more ‘careful’ by properties on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road itself? I thought it would be quite a busy road but the times I’ve visited properties along it (all during weekends) it doesn’t see too bad. Some properties on the MDT Rd have really bad access though – sharp, steep driveways often…[Read more]

Thanks Nigel. Am looking at the area for owner occupier. Prices up there don’t seem to be consistent – vast price range, but there is a vast range of house types also I guess. Have spent a bit a bit of time up there in recent weeks looking around. Am specifically looking at Ferny Creek as it is on the right side for access to MEL via the Monash.…[Read more]

Thanks for the info MA. Would definately like to discuss this with someone in more detail off line. Can you recommend anyone?
I would like to understand all of the options available to me.

Thanks guys.
I have rented the property in BNE out for $330.00/week. Ballpark realistic valuation on this property would be around $450-500K.
Remaining loan balance is $94K. Property that we are interested in in MEL is around the $500K mark (although I still need to do some investigation if this is a realistic price for the area – just don’t know…[Read more]