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I know... but there are still so many issues that I have with it....do you think it will continue to rise so quickly....what was $550 about 3 yrs is now about $700....still may be affordable...what about surrounding Rydalmere? Or dundas? do you think these are better or about the same?

Looking at purchasing IP around $500K - $600K mark...with granny flat if possible...to reduce repayments. Also would like some capital growth when the market decides to pick up. Any thoughts on why Ermington has increased in value so much over the last 3 yrs and whether you believe this will...

All documents that I read seem to suggest that it is all cleaned up...placed a few phone calls too. Now issue of whether or not its a good little hub to buy in. Lots on sale and lots of units....good and bad i guess

Hi All There has been a lot of threads on the toxicity of Rhodes..however from what I understand the rhodes remediation project has been completed and ongoing maintenance and testing continues to occur. So does that mean Rhodes is safe to buy? Or are there still issues? If so whereabouts?? Any...

When you say "hub"..other than a train station ..what does Wenty have that Winston Hills doesnt? Also, demographically I would have thought Winston Hills would be better? Does this not count towards value of suburb?

Hi All Looking for PPOR and Winston Hills seems like a really lovely suburb..quite family oriented with lots of parks and a local shopping centre. Good access to M2 and close to Parramatta shops, Castle Hill, Bella Vista etc. I like the area when I put my family hat on..but from an investment...

Hmm..I can see...I was hoping for another answer :) There has not been much going on realestate.com.au in re to old units on Hampstead, Horsley etc....have they gone up more than the other side of Centenary Drive do you think?

Hi All Saw an article in the weekend paper predicting best Sydney suburbs for growth %. Predicted that Homebush West will have 35% growth on the median price of houses in the suburb. There was a separate section on moving prices for units. No mention of Homebush west. If there is growth...

I am also interested in the 2 suburbs for investments in 2br unit. New part of Meadowbank..Shepherds Bay. Prices seem ok, however strata seems quite high. Anyone have any opinion on value for money, capital growth etc. Also may want to live there one day, any opinions on what suburb is "nicer"...

Hi All I would really love you to share some thoughts..have posted a thread previously, but now really really seriously- about to purchase a 2bd unit and getting cold feet as this is my first IP. Areas I had in mind were Homebush west or Westmead as both within my price range. I like...

Hi All Looking at purchasing 2 bds unit in Westmead or Homebush West...quite different areas (both same kind of price range, but one is closer to CBD one is closer to Parra CBD). I can afford up to $350K...thoughts on: CG? Yield? Overall preference and thoughts?? Would really...

I just wish I knew when and if the gentrification will really occur!!

Been going round and round in circles and now contemplating buying 1st investment property (house) in Guildford up to $400K. What are peoples thoughts on the area? and Guildford as a good investment choice with respect to CG, location and rental return?............still really considering a...

To clarify I mean an apartment in a block of units.

Went for a drive around Meadowbank today (which took me a whole 5 mins haha). I want to buy a unit there..but my budget is $400K..so even though I love the new apartments...I can't afford it. Do you think it is a good idea to buy a 2br unit in the old part of Meadowbank to get my foot in the...