At the time I felt pretty confident that it was under-valued.  I got through it the day it went to market, and by that afternoon there was another full asking price offer on the table.  I ended up paying above asking ($1…[Read more]

As a brief introduction of myself, I’ve long had an interest in my local real estate market (Gippsland area, particularly Latrobe Valley) own our PPOR essentially outright, and currently have one investment property locally. In the previous few years I’ve done a couple of semi major reno/flips that have allowed…[Read more]

As a brief introduction of myself, I’ve long had an interest in my local real estate market (Gippsland area, particularly Latrobe Valley) own our PPOR essentially outright, and currently have one investment property locally. In the previous few years I’ve done a couple of semi major reno/flips that have allowed…[Read more]

I’m a fan of the “grandma” house. I.e. a house that is structurally solid, and generally well looked after but generally dated. I think they often represent a good opportunity to add value,…[Read more]

In terms of alternate (“non crossed”) structure in my example above, I’m assuming a separate…[Read more]

In terms of alternate (“non crossed”) structure in my example above, I’m assuming a separate…[Read more]

In terms of alternate (non crossed) structure in my example above, I’m assuming a separate…[Read more]

Really depends on the exact property I’d imagine, but the commission homes I’m familiar with in regional Vic are often small, basic, and in areas that are less desireable.  That said, in my local area, the…[Read more]

Really depends on the exact property I’d imagine, but the commission homes I’m familiar with in regional Vic are often small, basic, and in areas that are less desireable.  That said, in my local area, the…[Read more]