How do I search for duplexes?

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  1. scientist

    scientist Well-Known Member

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    On realestate and domain the search options are House, Townhouse, Villa, Unit/Apartment. I tried specifying keyword 'duplex' and got 1 result, (down from hundreds in this suburb, before the filter) which wasn't even one.

    Specifically want to see duplexes so I can get an idea of whether it's worthwhile developing my block vs selling as is.
     
    scientist, 24th Jul, 2017
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  2. Gavin Ng

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    duplexes are usually under houses, you'll just have to sift through them
     
    Gavin Ng, 25th Jul, 2017
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  3. Heinz57

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    Look at unit blocks but specify number of bedrooms / bathrooms
     
    Heinz57, 26th Jul, 2017
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  4. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Put up a sign in the bus shelter "Lost. 1 plot".
     
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  5. Nattl3s

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    Type 'duplex' into the more 'refinements section' of realestate.com
     
    Nattl3s, 26th Jul, 2017
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  6. hammer

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    You need to do more than that....we were looking to buy a duplex last year and we did pretty much all of the above! Other things you can do is search for "no body corporate" and look for land component as well...

    Basically it's hard work...Takes time. I couldn't find a shortcut anywhere....

    Worth it though if duplexes are your thing...
     
    hammer, 26th Jul, 2017
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  7. Heinz57

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    We bought a place listed under 6 bed apartments. Agent had no queries
     
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  8. hash_investor

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    No silverbullet unfortunately. Agents can advertise anyway they want and they do it
     
    hash_investor, 27th Jul, 2017
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  9. scientist

    scientist Well-Known Member

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    This is so stupid of realestate and domain, dual occs being such a common type of property... arghhh when billion dollar going concerns mess up basic functionality it really p***es me off
     
    scientist, 29th Jul, 2017
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  10. hammer

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    That's one way of looking at it. We found all the confusion caused a lot of duplexes to be presented to the market as Villas/townhouses.....with a bit of luck you can sometimes buy a duplex for the price of a villa.

    #glasshalffull
     
    hammer, 29th Jul, 2017
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  11. scientist

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    Hahah nah glass full empty for me, I need the info to assess whether to develop or sell.
     
    scientist, 29th Jul, 2017
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