I need to share my joy! (aka the Happy Thread)

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Originally Posted by nexusnixx

OOhhhhhhh exciting times!!! Fingers crossed for you!

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Alas, they declined our offer, and the place goes to auction on Saturday. Looks like we're taking our chances at auction.

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Originally Posted by millhouse

Alas, they declined our offer, and the place goes to auction on Saturday. Looks like we're taking our chances at auction.

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Good luck at the auction, make sure you have all the inspections done that you want done up front, as unlike a purchase an auction sale is final and if you then find any issues you can't back out of it.

I also recommend making sure you have some money left over to make changes/updates prior to moving in, maybe a new lick of paint or carpet or something along those lines.

Make sure you stick to your limit at the auction too, the last thing you want is to be struggling to pay off your mortgage in a couple years because you got too excited. ;)

remember it's just like eBay only on a bigger scale, if you don't get this one, there will be another one you like on the market next week, especially now that we're moving into spring.
I wish you all the best with it.

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Originally Posted by UltraMarginal

Good luck at the auction, make sure you have all the inspections done that you want done up front, as unlike a purchase an auction sale is final and if you then find any issues you can't back out of it.

I also recommend making sure you have some money left over to make changes/updates prior to moving in, maybe a new lick of paint or carpet or something along those lines.

Make sure you stick to your limit at the auction too, the last thing you want is to be struggling to pay off your mortgage in a couple years because you got too excited. ;)

remember it's just like eBay only on a bigger scale, if you don't get this one, there will be another one you like on the market next week, especially now that we're moving into spring.
I wish you all the best with it.

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Thanks mate. We're pretty aware of what we're in for (it's my first property, but my gf has owned prior), so we know what work we're looking at in the immediate future.

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Originally Posted by millhouse

Thanks mate. We're pretty aware of what we're in for (it's my first property, but my gf has owned prior), so we know what work we're looking at in the immediate future.

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Awesome!
I remember our first Auction and my wife was having kittens about it. I can't help providing unsolicited advice:o, its' such a big event. the deposit cheque is the largest cheque you'll probably ever see:eek: Would like to hear how it goes, especially if it goes well:D

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Originally Posted by millhouse

Alas, they declined our offer, and the place goes to auction on Saturday. Looks like we're taking our chances at auction.

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All the best matey!

Settlement was completed this arvo on the house I bought. I am now a newly minted home owner with a bucketload of debt! :D

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Originally Posted by Lint

Settlement was completed this arvo on the house I bought. I am now a newly minted home owner with a bucketload of debt! :D

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Congratulations, good sir :)
Now comes the fun part of moving in :D

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Originally Posted by Lint

Settlement was completed this arvo on the house I bought. I am now a newly minted home owner with a bucketload of debt! :D

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Congratulations! The best advice I can offer is to smash that mortgage! It feels very good to see that huge amount of debt lowering faster than the banks want you to.

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Originally Posted by Lint

Settlement was completed this arvo on the house I bought. I am now a newly minted home owner with a bucketload of debt! :D

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Congratulations!

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Originally Posted by Trent

Congratulations! The best advice I can offer is to smash that mortgage! It feels very good to see that huge amount of debt lowering faster than the banks want you to.

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I couldn't agree more!

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Originally Posted by Lint

Settlement was completed this arvo on the house I bought. I am now a newly minted home owner with a bucketload of debt! :D

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Congrats sir!