Sir lastnail wrote on Nov 16
th, 2010 at 3:03pm:
Verge wrote on Nov 16
th, 2010 at 2:18pm:
Sir lastnail wrote on Nov 16
th, 2010 at 12:39pm:
Verge wrote on Nov 16
th, 2010 at 12:03pm:
culldav wrote on Nov 16
th, 2010 at 11:56am:
Even though the theory of the Egyptian Pharaohs has proven to be incorrect, there are still morons out there still believing they can take it all with them when they finally check out.
I just want to be debt free by my 35th birthday, nothing wrong with that.
Yes you want to be debt free at the expense of other people going into more debt. That's what happens in a property bubble
Where does it stop ?
My responsibilites lie soley with my wife and soon to be child above all else, then my family, then friends.
Call me selfish, but to be honest I can sleep at night with decisions I have made. I have never ripped anyone off and anyone who has bought from me did so with no pressure. They seen value in what I have sold.
If someone wants first off what took me 10 years to achieve, thats their problem, not mine.
You and the rest of your greedy mates sold it to take advantage of an overinflated bubble, now you want to kick the people that bought in a bubble because people like you told them that the prices were going to sky rocket further so they'd better go to the bank and do a deal with the bank manager before they miss out on a bargain
Firstly, I didnt tell anyone anything. I set my price, people made an offer and I either accepted or rejected. I dont do negoiation well. I just say yes or no. When I buy, I do the same thing, I make once only offers and state that when putting them in and give them 48 hours after which I take it off the table and thats it. That way I know my price and they too can either accept or reject.
Secondly, I bought what would be called renovators delights and did just that because its one of my favourite pastimes.
Thirdly when you come from a building family you can do top notch work for little price. You buy structurally sound homes and work with them.
Fourthly, Ive rolled profits into the next one, hence my upgrading.
You seem to have me confused with what you think I am because of my voting leanings. I started at 18 with zero and no backing from my family, and have done well. While most were pissing up weekends and travelling I was working, be it on the house or at work. Everything we have is because my wife and I have worked very hard and been wise with our money. We have never overextended.
My advice to first home buyers, start off with a two bedroom weatherboard and apply a bit of elbow grease and hard work and make something your own.
Instead, I see first home buyers building houses larger than the one we are building now, but because they have never done any decent building work prior have no idea what things cost, what sizes work and layouts. All they are thinking about is a room for the pool table and a bar.
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