Kinda busy with my tight schedule recently...
At first, we thought of renting a place of our own as Michael is soon moving to his own suite. Unfortunately, we can't get one which is suitable. Therefore, we had made up our mind to build one of our own! :)
FYI, an established house (landed property) is really expensive in Australia- about AUD450K and above with 4 bedrooms, 1 theater room, 2 bathroom and etc. Frankly speaking, we can't afford to get one which such specification. Therefore, we then plan to build one which is smaller. Anyway, don't feel so SURPRISE! Building a house is NO BIG DEAL in Australia and it's even cheaper than buying an established one.
Actually, we've been looking for a piece of land since we decided to buy one ~ We are kinda "cin cai" (easy going) one, as long as it's close to the train/bus and shopping complex (because of me loh~ no driving license in Australia and relying a lot on the public transport). Thank GOD- Luck is on our side, we found the land and JESUS! it's really close to the shopping complex and bus stop. (5 minutes walking distance only). In additional, we have what we want for the house/land package ~ alfresco with roof, main door facing to south/south west (according to the feng sui) and spacious U-shaped kitchen design. One of the reason we decided to buy that land is because it's secured! Why say so? Due to part of the "taman" will be only applicable for the retirement people (established villa house with much more cheaper price), we assumed it will be peaceful and quiet place for both of us.... :)
Tell you something, we're absolutely fortunate and lucky because we got a AUD10K rebate on the land and not only that, we have another AUD10K discount on the house package. Besides, we have an additional of AUD7K from government for First Home Owner Grant (* part of our deposit)
If everything goes smooth sailing, our house will be ready by end of next year! At the moment, we'll continue renting the room at the current address until everything is sorted out~
Finger crossed and keep on praying and praying!
Heheh
P/S: We're now waiting to submit our LOAN application in June!
FYI, an established house (landed property) is really expensive in Australia- about AUD450K and above with 4 bedrooms, 1 theater room, 2 bathroom and etc. Frankly speaking, we can't afford to get one which such specification. Therefore, we then plan to build one which is smaller. Anyway, don't feel so SURPRISE! Building a house is NO BIG DEAL in Australia and it's even cheaper than buying an established one.
Actually, we've been looking for a piece of land since we decided to buy one ~ We are kinda "cin cai" (easy going) one, as long as it's close to the train/bus and shopping complex (because of me loh~ no driving license in Australia and relying a lot on the public transport). Thank GOD- Luck is on our side, we found the land and JESUS! it's really close to the shopping complex and bus stop. (5 minutes walking distance only). In additional, we have what we want for the house/land package ~ alfresco with roof, main door facing to south/south west (according to the feng sui) and spacious U-shaped kitchen design. One of the reason we decided to buy that land is because it's secured! Why say so? Due to part of the "taman" will be only applicable for the retirement people (established villa house with much more cheaper price), we assumed it will be peaceful and quiet place for both of us.... :)
Tell you something, we're absolutely fortunate and lucky because we got a AUD10K rebate on the land and not only that, we have another AUD10K discount on the house package. Besides, we have an additional of AUD7K from government for First Home Owner Grant (* part of our deposit)
If everything goes smooth sailing, our house will be ready by end of next year! At the moment, we'll continue renting the room at the current address until everything is sorted out~
Finger crossed and keep on praying and praying!
Heheh
P/S: We're now waiting to submit our LOAN application in June!
