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    Suggestions on Suburbs in Perth

    Yes "LucyintheSky" is right about the powerlines. Though if you use GOOGLE EARTH you should be able to spot them. They start in Bibra Lake and run south along down the freeway direction towards Success. They are one of many things to watch out for. The property I purchased in 06' is not located...
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    Suggestions on Suburbs in Perth

    Perth Ledd, I am investing in Melb @ moment (just thought I should mention that as your post concerns Perth). However, I believe South Lake is a good investment area. ~Just for the record I have a 4x1 in South Lake (SL) on 700+sqm block - too small for subdivision but I think this suburb is a...
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    North Melbourne - Under $250k

    The northern outskirts of Melbourne from Glenroy through to Bundoora as you travel west - east ....along an imaginary arc...~8-12km from the CBD have made good growth this year (esp' Heildelberg West). I have been monitoring the Reservoir/Fawkner/Gelnroy region since late 2006. These regions...
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    Melbourne

    Thanks for the replies...I have heaps to consider - ~Will do some more research - Based on the responses though I think I might go to my second preference area = Reservoir/Fawkner/Glenroy...or if prices there hike too much....my 3rd Preference area = ~ Frankston (Noticed someone mentioned...
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    FAQ: How do I buy in a different city?

    Buying interstate Buying Interstate is not as difficult as it seems. I have a some friends who are doing similar. We utilise Somersoft forums, regularly invest time reading PI mags and talk to a lot of Buyers Agents/Realestate Agents/Councils (town planners etc') and utilise...
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    Melbourne

    Looking to invest in Melbourne for another IP, what are peoples thoughts on Point Cook (new area, depreciation etc), Altona Meadows, Sanctuary Lakes, Seabrook and Werribee? Living in Perth so hard to get proper feel of the areas.:)
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    Best pockets in Sunshine (MEL) looking for forumites views!

    From a Western Australian perspective I think that you are on the right track. p.s Anything that close to the centre of Perth is (x3) the value of the Median Sunshine property. Sunshine reminds me of a Balga in W.A. no one would touch Balga for many years - Now it is going through the roof...
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