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Discussion Thread 🧀 Saturday 24 January 2026 (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 months ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 3 points 2 months ago

Don't buy anything brand new. Use the net to get every prior listing available, photo angles, different paint colours etc. do the same with every adjoining unit you can find. Floor plan! Check it. Asbestos, insulation, heritage fixtures. Flood & fire council maps. Read the last sets of board minutes you do not want Hyacinth Bucket running your life. Are there any pending Special assessments? Think about weather at the opposite end of the year to when you view it. Light angles. Smoking & pet rules.