A young couple, recently engaged, were looking for their first home: a three bedroom property under $900k, close to the beach.
They began with a Meriton high rise but quickly realised the hidden costs of strata. Their budget shifted up and down, and they searched everywhere from Wollongong to the Eastern Suburbs without clear focus. Strata reports left them shocked at the risks and expenses.
We found the diamond in the rough: a three bedroom apartment just 10 minutes from Maroubra, with low strata fees and strong growth potential in a rising market.
Excited (and a little nervous) about their upcoming renovations (bathroom, ceilings, paint, electricals), they now have a solid first home and the confidence to move forward.
