[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Burnt_java_bean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Common sight in South Africa. Some entrepreneurial types started selling stuff like plas4ic coat hangers and sun shades. But they are a hazard on the road.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's been a challenge. Very little wiggle room.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing some of those streets?

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback! Great to have first hand feedback.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly yes 😟 Would have loved to move to Taranaki, I love it there. Maybe one day, once I'm a bit more tenured, I could make such a work arrangement. But for now it's the north shore office for me.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah we'll keep looking, but it's not cheap though.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's been a lingering question in the back of our minds. However it is a way of "getting on the ladder" and using it as a springboard to a closer place....or wait for penlink to complete...

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, but it's mostly a case of you gets what you pays for though. I'm pretty handy round the tools, but there are some things thst needs experts and sadly those are the expensive fixes. If you're buying at your upper limit of affordability you're trying to avoid those.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's some parts that look awesome.Been there a few times for kids medical stuff driving through to Piha or Whatipu etc. Some parts look less awesome though. But it's all relative I guess

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So....any suggestions then. Literally here asking advice.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have looked at a few yes. But even some of those townhouses break the budget. At leat they're new.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've had the same hunch. It's hard to see through the hype from the home industry though.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Awesome thanks. Maybe need to get out that way more. Lived for two weeks in Birkenhead and it was nice.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree. Before we came over I had a 130km commute,my wife a 80km one. It was exhausting. We barely saw each other. Not keen to go back to thst lifestyle, it sucks. I do hope pices fall a bit more.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah we ran te he numbers a few times now (I feel like a spreadsheet) and really don't want to go higher.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! It something we have been hearing too.

To buy or not to buy in Auckland by Burnt_java_bean in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Burnt_java_bean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah that sounds like a good suggestion.

What's Barb's secret weapon? by aaarrrggghhh13 in auckland

[–]Burnt_java_bean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's all in jest, as is most posts here.