Bobby came to us after his mortgage broker recommended he get some help and guidance. As a first home buyer with a tight budget and not much free time, we wanted to help and were up for the challenge.
We reviewed Bobby’s situation and went through all the suburbs he would love to be in. Ashfield was his top preference, and everything else seemed subpar to him. So we really explored every possible opportunity in Ashfield in isolation.
With a tight budget and a fiercely competitive two-bedroom apartment market in Ashfield, we spent months assessing both on-market and off-market opportunities. Some buildings were simply too old and needed major renovations, while others had significant strata issues. It started to feel like an impossible feat—but we kept trying.
We managed to secure Bobby a fantastic unit well below market price. Working closely with the selling agent ensured total transparency, and we were able to move quickly. During our research, we flagged that there may be some special levies in the future due to upcoming repairs—but even with that possibility, we secured an outstanding ground-floor unit with a courtyard in Ashfield for $700k! (The potential special levy actually helped in our negotiations.) Bobby still has a surplus set aside for any future costs if needed.
This unit ticked every one of his requirements: 2 bedrooms, outdoor space, parking, and walking distance from the action!
