Recent content by Abmcdonald

Was a surf member at dicky beach for years, great little spot, out of the way and not many tourists compared to kings beach or Alexandra Headlands. I look at houses there compared to Melbourne and Sydney, and so cheap for what you get.

I grew up in caloundra. Nice place, if you are a retiree, golden beach is a very relaxed area and very close to amenities + hospital. If you like the surf away from the very busy kings beach, I would look at dicky beach or moffat beach. Thats where I would live.

Would buying off street style townhouses be good for rental yield and capital growth? http://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-vic-murrumbeena-117253439 A house such as this this is quite a distance from the street I can see is heavily discounted. Would anyone consider this an investment...

Cheers hodge. Freeway isn't so bad. The freight trains can be loud though. Poor visuals but great being so close to everything

Thanks TE. We aren't in financial stress, I just feel that I could be doing better in my investment choices.

Is this the right area for this kind of info?

Hi, long time reader, first time poster. Currently I own a home in Laverton (South of railway tracks) that I bought about 3 yrs ago. I initially bought here thinking that easy access to zone 1 rail, the hwy, sporting fields and shops this place would increase. The last 3 yrs the price has...