Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 04:26
Hi Andy
While your price may be debatable as, just right, or too low, what you have there is a normally very saleable product.
I feel that it is just that we are suffering a bit of uncertainty amongst what would normally have been the potential buyers of a 2nd hand BT, primarily from 2 main fronts, the uncertainty that was rampant in the world economic markets which we Aussies seem to have managed our way through quite well, and the uncertainty amongst these same prospective buyers with the upcoming Federal election and what might impact as part of possible policy changes.
It all comes down to what might happen to affect their retirement financing plans.
When we get past the next election and have some inkling as to which way the Feds might jump, some certainty will likely return to the retiree set and buyers again return to the 2nd hand BT market.
Suggest you sit it out if you can afford to, and I certainly do not recommend you lower your price below where you have set it.
Your asking price should reflect what you personally are happy to accept to part with your pride and joy, and you have obviously thought about that.
I have personally spoken with someone from my town that is very interested in your BT, but they, like a lot of others, have assets that could cover the sale price but are weathering uncertainty as to if this is the right time to commit to such a sale/purchase.
The only other thing I see that could be offered by you that probably should elevate your sale potential, is a prepurchase inspection by BTI. ( Sort of like the inspection you get on a car by the RACQ before your buy that car.)
Things should improve in the foreseeable future, it's just a matter of if you can bear to wait.
Hope this helps in some way.
All the best with your health and plans for the future.
Regards
John
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