We have done ok with real estate in Sydney . Have two investment properties . Thinking VERY seriously of selling and purchasing a acreage up north NSW . We look after our grand children which are now all going to school . The other grand mother which we get along with really well rents one of our rentals . We'll be renting our main house out . We feel torn between what we've always wanted to do if we could "afford" ? Thing is the family would love visiting as the acgreage we are looking at all has cleared and bush with stream through it . 5 to 50 acres . About 4 hour drive from our family and home ., Are we being selfish ? We'll still be spending most our time traveling in our motorhome . Another reason on purchase is to have storage for my toys, motorhome and garage . Height restrictions etc here in the big smoke .
I think if you ask your family they would say 'Go for it'. Afterall it's not like you are that far away. When I asked my daughters about selling up and going on the road full time, they said, "dad, we want you to be happy not your money".
I still see both daughters and grandchildren. I stay in my caravan on my daughters property in Townsville and when at Greens Lake, nth VIC I drive 4.5 hours to see my other daughter and grandson then 4.5 hours back, in one day, nowhere to stay there. It's all worth it.
So AK, I reckon all will be good, go for it. You are not being "Selfish". IMO.
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Yea thanks . When I say we look after them . I mean after school etc while their Mum gets home from work . They often come with us on our travels .. Bemuch the same when they visit . Main part is there's internet, Wifi .. lol All I wanted at that age was a better saddle for show jumping etc . Oh the times have changed .
Yo Aus ,Go for it mate .We did 7yrs ago from Melb to Echuca.We still have the other place downtown so go down as reqd by the family for babysitting duties.Plus we are on acreage so yes its a great venue for toys etc. No regrets and we will sell one when we get broke !! Cheers.
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Why would anyone come on to a caravan forum to obtain family advice?
Simple - AK loves travelling in his motorhome but still has a home base and family responsibilities similar to many other travellers. He's just tossing around the alternatives....and sharing them. That's my take on it!
This is what I can have moving north and out of big smoke .. council killed my plans to build what I wanted here .After taking $5k for aproval to be turned down .
The time of life that we are currently in (mid 60's) is not the time to be changing residences or buying real estate. How long have we got left to enjoy it if we buy it?
We enjoy our home (updated) adjacent to Port Phillip Bay as we have for the past 40 years. We also enjoy 6 months per year away exploring Oz.
We see lots of tempting properties on our travels that we could afford but never do anything about them mainly because of the ''we're not going to live forever'' factor.
Have a think about it, it makes a lot of sense.
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The garden shed at the back looks a bit small, but I suppose if it was me I could live with it!.
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Read my first post . I have sold investment realestate in Sydney . So property is not an issue . I've run dairy farms years ago. Although Aust bush cerually looks after itself . Still have the place we built here . I'll rent out as income . I'm still active . Need room for my toys to work on etc . When or if I give that up ? I'll be going to nursing home . My Dad trained his race horses to his 70's .i have along way to go . Our kids have had assistance way on there way owning their home .
Why would anyone come on to a caravan forum to obtain family advice?
Simple - AK loves travelling in his motorhome but still has a home base and family responsibilities similar to many other travellers. He's just tossing around the alternatives....and sharing them. That's my take on it!
Good Luck.
Furthermore it is discussing it with your mates and this is a good thing......... we do not mind if we are not in the same room having the discussion.......or are we :)
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When your young a nice big property would be a nice thing to have I know been there done that,now spending a lot of our time touring in our our van,We don't need to come home to all the work anymore we have a nice home with a great view in a good area,and to us at our age it's the best decision we have ever made.
Main reason is to have barn and workshop etc . The motorhome sits outside when not in use . I'm still keeping ( renting out ) our main house in Penrith . I have lived most my life in country, run dairy farms on my own . It's no big deal for us. It's just the city has taken over where we are now . It's no more drama . Acreage looks after itself . Well the bush does . Just make sure house is clear of fire hazards in bush fire conditions . The building regs don't let me build a garage high, large enough to fit the motorhome and a few toy cars . . Plus property out here is more than half the price .Hunter Valley is hardly way out bush . I still want to keep active .mind and body . Go up north or overseas for the two or three months through winter .
AK I guess it depends where in the Hunter Valley your property is located but 4 hours to Sydney means that it must be in the upper hunter somewhere. The area to the west and south west of Sydney is only going to get worse and in coming years building the second airport at Badgerys isn't going to help. At least moving up this way would give you the best of both worlds - a lot less stress and you could be back in Sydney or the family could be at your place within a reasonable time. With the property boom that is going on retirees who own their home in Sydney have a golden opportunity to sell up and buy their dream property somewhere else and probably still have change in their pockets - if it was me I would be taking advantage of it. At the end of the day you and your other half will have to make the final decision about your future don't let your family do it for you.
I think if you ask your family they would say 'Go for it'. Afterall it's not like you are that far away. When I asked my daughters about selling up and going on the road full time, they said, "dad, we want you to be happy not your money".
I still see both daughters and grandchildren. I stay in my caravan on my daughters property in Townsville and when at Greens Lake, nth VIC I drive 4.5 hours to see my other daughter and grandson then 4.5 hours back, in one day, nowhere to stay there. It's all worth it.
So AK, I reckon all will be good, go for it. You are not being "Selfish". IMO.
Ditto to the above Aus Kiwi
I am 100% sure and certain, that if any normal children, were giving the option of seeing their parents, happy or their money, they would vote for happiness
We sold 4 of the Rentals and spent the money over last 10 yrs or so.
Kept one in case Son comes back from States again.
Hope not.
We'll sell that one at 80 and spend it too.
As the saying goes."you can't take it with you".
we won't be.
just leaves this one on coast to live in, till pottery jars call us hey.
Sprinkle. Sprinkle down the dunny. All gon.
We all do it. Just keep enjoying what you got.
While you got it hey..
Funny thing is the Mrs looks at the house . I look at the outside things like workshop etc . Been all over the place fr Portland, Hannam Vale, Colo, Taree, Denman, Kurajong to Lithgow last few days ..
