Looking for advice on the best area to buy?
Being currently on 457 visas,(perm in 1.5 yrs) we will probably have to wait until we get perm to borrow a home loan. We really dont know many areas around greater Melbourne and dont mind living in the West as long as the commute is easy enough for both of us (I would probably buy a car if we moved further away from my workplace).
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Hello .. I wonder if you have purchased??.. and if so where ..did you decide..??
a lot will depend on your budget as to what you can afford and where ..different areas ..all have different price points..
I'd be interested to know your choice of location.. and or if you are still looking and deciding..??
Mount ridley, you can't go wrong.
Lotta good press on Craigieburn's investment potential here:
https://www.realestateview.com.au/blog/2017/12/best-places-to-invest-in-melbourne-in-2018/
https://www.domain.com.au/news/experts-predict-which-victorian-suburbs-to-keep-an-eye-on-for-growth-in-2018-20180129-h0omxa/
https://blog.hashching.com.au/best-areas-buy-property-melbourne-2018
See my other response about the suburbs in the region. The most pleasant outer suburb are Doreen and Diamond Creek. They are the most beautiful peaceful and family friendly with a higher proportion of professional and educated people. As you move West these things start dropping. Craigieburn certainly has some rough edges and people but it's far better than its immediate neighbors. Before anyone misunderstands me craigieburn is full of really nice and lovely people. It's just that the proportion of tough people and hoons is somewhat higher than in the suburbs I mentioned above.
Mount Ridley estate in Highlands is the best estate in Highlands but it is also pricey.
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