37 sqm unit with large courtyard — finance

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  1. AliceEC

    AliceEC New Member

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    I'd like to purchase a small one-bedroom unit with a large courtyard. It's one of 8 in an established 60s block in a desirable area in inner-city Melbourne. The internal space measures 37 sqm but it has a large private courtyard — included on the title — of 25-30 sqm.

    I have a 20% deposit so the LVR would be 80%.

    I'm running into the problem that many lenders won't consider external spaces in their calculations, though in this case it adds substantial value to the property. Which lenders would consider this type of loan?
     
  2. euro73

    euro73 Well-Known Member Business Member

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    CBA. NAB .

    CBA will do almost any unit size, to be frank....

    NAB will do anything with a gtotal of 50M2 or more. So the 37M2 internal space isnt a problem in this instance because you have the 25-30M2 courtyard on title as well.

    You'll obviously need to meet their other criteria- servicing, postcode/density restrictions etc... but provided thats all OK, a unit of this size should be fairly straightforward to set with either of them.

    There are some others who may consider it at 60 or 70% LVR as well...
     
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  3. AliceEC

    AliceEC New Member

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    Great, thanks!
     
  4. euro73

    euro73 Well-Known Member Business Member

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    That'll be $5000 + GST please :)
     
  5. Rolf Latham

    Rolf Latham Inciteful (sic) Staff Member Business Plus Member

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    At 80 % LVR, many lenders that dont want sub 50/40 will do this as long as they dont need a full val....

    may will rely on contract for that style of property and location


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