Recent content by candlebark

thatbum I did but in some old apartments which constantly need to be repaired/maintained. my situation is a little bit different, security now comes first and I am trying to make the best decision I can among the ones I consider to be safe.

Sanj, thanks. I would actually like to have a lift for security reasons...sigh. How about west perth / subi?

for a one bedroom apartment under 400-430k in Perth CBD... anyone would consider buying this kind of properties? Lets say quarterly strata is anywhere between 500-700 which includes gym, pool and with good security access. I do not like apartments - doesn't sound like they are actually worth...

:( five years on the property and that was the first time. Guess we have a few bad neighbors now.

not familiar with that area but will take a look. Thank you!

How about Kewdale? is it as bad?

laptops, ipads, handbags, jewelry, cash, keys. everything they could get their hands on.

It just happened last week. I am in Lathlain which is supposed to be a ok area. Two weeks ago another house down the road from me also had a break in. Came in through laundry door ( we did lock it ) and they found ways to manipulate the lock to get in. I guess good home security practice like...

Hi Carrot01 you are so right about avoiding Vic Park. Went away for a week and my place was broke into. lost 10K worth of valuables.

JamesP, I think you could be right that Perth has peaked but then... I need somewhere to live and would love to have a home here :( but I am trying to be cautious of my buying. Thank you for your kind reminder :)

Boeman, Maylands is great but not all streets are safe for single females right? Do you know which streets I should avoid? and I often hear people saying " not close to" a particular street or area, how far I should stay away from those? Thank you.

Westminster, I don't mind a villa or townhouse and Como / South Perth / Kensington are lovely places in live in. I am a little bit concerned about buying a old strata title property as the ongoing fees will get higher. My budget will not get me the type of property I want in those suburbs so...

I am a female looking to buy a place for myself and my mum. Price ideally between 550k-600k however up to 650k could be considered. 3 Prefer to be close to city with good access to amenities and in a relatively safe area. Realistically given the budget I may have to sacrifice safety for...