no probs:) another idea would be to look for a run down 4×2 in the old part of merriwa & clarkson. This way you can get something alittle cheaper – then add value to it when you have some spare time and money.

I did this with my second IP in merriwa… it cost me $20k to do it up… though it’s now worth $120k more than i paid for it…

if you…[Read more]

Hi Julie,

If you can afford it then a House and Land package in Somerley isn’t a bad way to go – though that’s if you did it right now… in 3-6 months prices will be getting abit on the high side.

To give you an idea, I’m building in somerley (block was $128k, house $140k, finishing costs bout $25k)

I’ve seen houses the same as mine selling…[Read more]

Hi Guys,

I’m from Perth, Northern Suburbs. Like all booms there must be an ending, though I believe that we are looking at least 12-18 months before things slow down.

I see people camping out at all the new land estates every weekend. Last weekend at somerley 24 blocks of land sold out within 2 hours!

In the northern suburbs the factor that…[Read more]

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Hi voigtstr,

Sewerage isn’t available in the area so unfortunately everyone has to set up septic tanks:(

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Hi Vyvyen,

All though it’s not up in the millions, I made a considerably low offer on a block earlier this year. Thanks to the formites here – I played a waiting game with the vendor that went on for 3 weeks – and i won:)

At the time they refused my last offer, so as jenwren said I put a clause on the offer and faxed it through as my final…[Read more]

Hi Marisa,

Good to hear it’s going well!!

I’ve just signed up with WA Housing Centre for a H&L in Sommerly.

They’ve said it will take 12 months – though I’ll believe it when I see it:)

– Wayne

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What’s everyones opinions on Clarkson/Sommerley/Merriwa/Ridgewood? I’ve got a few IPs there and they continue to perform – though wanted to see what other’s think of these areas…

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Thanks guys…

I’m going to ring the builder today and find out how much extra the clay tiles are, I think I’ll also get a quote on colourbond too!

cheers

wayne

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yeah, the demand up there is pretty crazy at the mo!

I was speaking some builders up that way, and most of them are struggling to find stock (land) for their clients…not a bad situation to be in!

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g’day all,

Rob – in regards to the rotting seaweed – I too looked into this – though this only affects the Two Rocks area… Eg, there’s a lot of weed that gathers around the “Two Rocks” beach area…

Ausprop, I wouldn’t mind seeing some of those pics ya have:) btw, have you looked at the blocks being re-sold in Ocean Lagoon Estate? There’s…[Read more]

Hi Marisa,

Yes, I think there’s a few smaller groups under jaxon.

We’re getting plans drawn up, and will have them on saturday. I’m not too sure on the size, though the price is around $118 – which is for a modified 4×2 with a garage, family, games and dining area. There’s a stupid covenant in Somerley that means you have to have the garag…[Read more]

Hi Guys,

A bit off topic, though it’s 10pm and have just finished a meeting with skyline homes…

We’ve basically narrowed it down to using HomeBuyers or Skyline Homes – though can’t decide which one to use?

Skyline seem to give you more for your money, though they lack on “glossy brochures and fancy display homes”, whilst Homebuyers seem…[Read more]

Nope! I believe it’s great value…though i’m biased;)

there’s a few flys from Mindarie upwards… you’ll find the new estates have alot due to all the sand and surrounding bushland… however I noticed that while living in Mindarie – now it’s more developed there’s not so many flies!

It also relates to the sea breeze, when the freo doctor is in…[Read more]

ilearner,

Sorry mate, but I would have to disagree. Are you sure you’ve done your research??

Yes, my opinion may be biased as I already have a block up there – though what your saying doesn’t make sense.

Take a look at the figures – 22.9% in the last 12 months – similar in the years before – this is without any development or infrastructure…[Read more]

Hi Ausprop,

Yeah I mean Yanchep lagoon… if you park where the Cafe is, then walk along the beach, then up near the life saving tower – u should be able to see the blocks over the dunes…

haha James – yeah i guess so! though sucks to see such a good opportunity go buy!

has anyone looked into those canal blocks up a carnavon – bit of a risk…[Read more]

Hi Kp,

I’m in the middle of purchasing a H&L as a PPOR – so unfortunately my cashflow and finance is stretched to the max…

The other half, is sick of renting and renovating – so I’ve had to focus on a house of our own as my next purchase;)

Saying that though, if I could afford it – I would go for it!

Marmion ave is planned to start early nex…[Read more]

asdf, from Somerley Estate it’s about 20-25mins up the coast via wanneroo road – though this is because you have to cut back inland then go up…

once marmion ave is in it will be 10-15mins…

btw, are investors noticing an increase in deposit amounts? I have a block in Somerley on hold and it’s a $2k deposit – compared to brighton being %500…[Read more]

G’day all,

I’ve lived up in the northern suburbs all my life… Ausprop, and any others investors up that way – I believe you will do very well.

Where those blocks are positioned is directly behind one of the nicest lagoons, and coastal spots along the coast! I believe this is quite a unique opportunity…

I’ve mentioned this bef…[Read more]

G’day,

It’s a PPOR, though every property is an investment to me:)

But, yes we will be living in it for bout 4-5 yrs so it will be our PPOR.

for a 14m frontage block their asking $126k, 16m blocks are $138k +!! It’s getting a little over price – and the annoying thing is, is the size of the blocks. Most blocks in our price range are 10m-14m…[Read more]