[paula1]

Hi,

I've been looking to buy a house/unit for the last couple of months and not having a lot of luck.
Initially I was looking for a 3 bedroom place for myself and two boys aged 6 and 8.

I'm beginning to think that a better option would be a 2 bedroom place as other wise i'd have to move out further, 15-20 minutes.

I thought that I could use this place as an investment property in a couple of years and then upgrade my home.

Would you consider this? Do you think I could be limiting the future potential renters/buyers by purchasing a 2 bedroom house?

I know that in my budget I have to compromise on something and for me I'd rather live a bit closer in and closer to amenities than further out as I won't be changing the boys out of their school.

Any opinions would be great.

This post has been edited by paula1: 17/01/2013, 07:51 AM

[Madnesscraves]

Definitely.

I can't see why your two boys can't share. I recall seeing studies say it improves sibling relations and encourages sharing. But I'm sure a lot of factors come into play here.

Is there room for them to go crazy? How will you juggle bedtime?

I can't see how you'd be 'limiting' yourself with a 2 bedroom home. They sell well to first home buyers and IP people to rent out. I have a 2 bedroom apt I rent out in the city and its always has 'young couples' in it, despite the complex having a children's playground in it!

[Bart.]

Absolutely. My boys share. Having separate rooms is a luxury and sometimes personal space needs to be sacrificed for external factors.

Turn the room into a pirate theme or something similar with different spaces for each child.

[cinnabubble]

Yep. We have two adults and two kids in a two bedder. It was that or the boon docks and dodgy schools.

[FluffyOscar]

Yep. We have two adults and two kids in a two bedder. It was that or the boon docks and dodgy schools.

Same here.

[HollyOllyOxenfre...]

For kidsof that age, definitely, as long as the bedrooms are either quite a decent size or there is a lot of living space. Sleeping wise it would be easy enough to do with bunk beds, my only concern would be them having enough space to play, whether it's inside or outside.

[lozoodle]

If you aren't intending any more kids and the second bedroom is a big enough size for them to comfortably share as they get older, I would.

[*melrose*]

Yep for sure.

[Musk Sticks]

I think the market for a 2 bedroom property is increasing - so I wouldn't worry about resale value.

I also think that in general it is great for kids to share a room with a sibling. As long as the room is big enough that they can each have some personal space, it can work out well.

I shared a room with my younger sister until I was 17. It was a love/hate relationship but it greatly enhanced my ability to compromise, respect, share and be tolerant etc.



This post has been edited by Bobita: 17/01/2013, 07:15 AM

[**Xena**]

I have a 3 bedroom house for 5 people so not much difference. My 7 and 8 year old boys share