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  1. #1
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    Jun 2007
    Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.
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    we used archicentre as well to do the building inspection and they were fine.
    we also used a solicitor (i think from memory she was in boronia- that may be closer to your area?) i can look up the details if you like?
    also used an awesome mortgage broker who was based in richmond but came out to our house for a consultation. we were really happy with him and the help he provided.

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jun 2008
    In snuggle land
    4,499

    we used archicentre as well to do the building inspection and they were fine.
    we also used a solicitor (i think from memory she was in boronia- that may be closer to your area?) i can look up the details if you like?
    also used an awesome mortgage broker who was based in richmond but came out to our house for a consultation. we were really happy with him and the help he provided.
    Solicitor & mortgage broker details would be great.
    I really want to know details about the house condition, even crawling into the roof to look at insulation and under the house to assess the stumps. Dont think archicentre do that.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Jun 2007
    Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.
    5,673

    yeah they do all that. they told us a lot about the condition of under our decked area (which we knew before purchasing would need to be replaced) and also the stumps etc. we found their report really thorough.
    i'll pm you xo

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jun 2007
    Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.
    5,673

    hows it all going Tashybabe? do you think you'll buy it? fingers crossed for you. so exciting!!!

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jun 2008
    In snuggle land
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    Hiya. We revisited during the day and DH wasn't keen
    I was able to see that it would need a lot more work than we could currently afford. I think I was definately sucked in by the gorgeous garden. The roof, fences, bathrooms and kitchen all need work or replacing. So we're not going to make an offer. I had a little cry about it but even I could see it wouldnt work. Amazing the effect of a garden though. And we love the neighbourhood.

    Thanks to everyone who sent me details for solicitors and mortgage brokers. We're going to save some more and look again next year.

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Jun 2007
    Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.
    5,673

    awww sounds like my dh. mr practical.
    I'm always getting sucked in by the emotion but he can see the faults.
    oh well, the right one will come along soon I'm sure.