Hi guys,
I am moving to Melbourne next year to study for three years at the University of Melbourne and have been looking into buying an apartment. I may continue living in Melbourne after the three years or I may move back to Sydney (or elsewhere) in which case, it will turn into an IP.
Went down this past weekend to check out some properties in the CBD, Southbank and Docklands and was underwhelmed. As such I have expanded my search to include Carlton, Brunswick, Fitzroy, South Yarra, and Prahran. While I don't know the areas all too well, I chose Carlton, Brunswick, and Fitzroy because they are close to the university and the CBD, and because from what I've read and heard, they seem like places I would want to live. I have stepped foot into South Yarra a few times and enjoyed the vibe there, which is why I added it to my list, and Prahran I assume is a similar sort of area (could be wrong) that has a food market (I am a foodie).
My search of the Carlton, Brunswick, Fitzroy area hasn't turned up many suitable properties. Searches of South Yarra and Prahran have turned up some that I am willing to inspect and while I am more than happy to live in South Yarra or Prahran, I am worried about the commute to the University.
Can anyone share their experiences in these suburbs and/or perhaps recommend some other areas to look at?
I am moving to Melbourne next year to study for three years at the University of Melbourne and have been looking into buying an apartment. I may continue living in Melbourne after the three years or I may move back to Sydney (or elsewhere) in which case, it will turn into an IP.
Went down this past weekend to check out some properties in the CBD, Southbank and Docklands and was underwhelmed. As such I have expanded my search to include Carlton, Brunswick, Fitzroy, South Yarra, and Prahran. While I don't know the areas all too well, I chose Carlton, Brunswick, and Fitzroy because they are close to the university and the CBD, and because from what I've read and heard, they seem like places I would want to live. I have stepped foot into South Yarra a few times and enjoyed the vibe there, which is why I added it to my list, and Prahran I assume is a similar sort of area (could be wrong) that has a food market (I am a foodie).
My search of the Carlton, Brunswick, Fitzroy area hasn't turned up many suitable properties. Searches of South Yarra and Prahran have turned up some that I am willing to inspect and while I am more than happy to live in South Yarra or Prahran, I am worried about the commute to the University.
Can anyone share their experiences in these suburbs and/or perhaps recommend some other areas to look at?