Hi Brandira, I also am in perth and looking to purchase my first property and was just curious as to which area the house is in?Please let me know.Regards,

Brandira wrote:
I own (or should I say the bank) owns my house in Perth, WA. The home (PPOR – 50/50 joint tenant with my wife) is probably only worth $350-380k but my loan in around $430k…[Read more]

Hi all,I was very interested to see what the Budget had in store regarding FHOG etchttp://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25471426-5012587,00.htmlThere was such a rush from brokers and real estate agents and new home builders to " get in" before June 30..what impact would this have on Housing prices? I imagine they would stay the same as they are…[Read more]

Hi smy_lee,Is the house in Lynwood yours? Is it on the market now? I think  Ellenbrook is a good area..if you are bringing up a family..but I find it far from many things. It just depends on your lifestyle..or if you are buying it for an investment…Many first homebuyers are able to get into that market because prices are around the mid 300's.I…[Read more]

Thanks for replying howardcm..Congratulations on the purchase of your first home! I bet you must be excited!It sounds like we are almost on the same page..as I was thinking about the same thing…I was just telling a colleague today that I might focus on areas close to uni..as im sure there will always be high demand for rental there..as opposed…[Read more]

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!That is the key..i did however go looking for blocks within 10km of the city..but some were quite dodgy..in dodgy areas..From there i focussed my attention on those suburbs 22kms+ out of the city..like the new developments in jarrahdale..like new haven..etc etc..all very nice..well planned..but..just so far out from…[Read more]

good post!i am a first home buyer..also debating whether to enter the market pre june 30..or wait and see..friends are saying that continuing the FHOG will be a disaster for the economy…as it will create this "bubble"…ive also heard that..if the FHOG is discontinued..it will bring property prices down at least 5%..any thoughts or advice..

hi everyone..still in the process..of looking at where to purchase my first home..now im looking @ the newer developments out of the city..but along the freeway..as they are all new..nicely planned..have good ammenties like train..and freeway access..any thoughts on these new developments like aubin grove..success..beelair parklands..etc?i am keen…[Read more]

Thankyou for ur advice merimbula..I will check that information and do more homework..in the area iam looking in..It sounds like a daunting yet interesting task for me..to really get the most of it..and be happy with the decesion i make.I'll let u know how i go.. Chris

merimbula wrote:
Before you go ahead and buy the older block,check with the…[Read more]