23/09/2026
🏠 Sometimes the best property decision is the property you DON’T buy.
This property had a lot going for it — a good purchase price, a spacious block and potential to explore a granny flat for an additional stream of rental income.
But our initial Building & Pest inspection left us with a couple of unanswered questions.
So we dug deeper.
Fortunately, we had negotiated the ability to conduct additional plumbing and roofing inspections as part of our due diligence.
What came back changed the picture completely:
🔧 Recommended plumbing replacement works: $20,000–$25,000 estimated
🏠 Main house roof replacement: approximately $40,000 estimated
Could we have negotiated harder with the seller? Absolutely.
But our client is a young first-time investor working demanding night shifts. Taking on significant repairs from day one simply didn’t suit her circumstances or risk appetite.
So we walked away and started the search again.
Because a good deal isn’t necessarily the right deal for every buyer.
The property needs to fit the investor — not just the spreadsheet.
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