Heathridge, Perth
Sep 15th 2008, 3:29 am
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Heathridge, Perth
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We'll likely be moving out of our furnished rental at the end of January and
will be looking for somewhere to buy, or more likely, rent long term.
When looking through the various real estate mags, it seems that the house
prices and rentals are lower in Heathridge than the surrounding suburbs, is there any reason for this?
Have only passed through during the day on route to Ocean Reef and we couldn't see any obvious reason as to why the prices would be lower.
Any advice appreciated
Steve
We'll likely be moving out of our furnished rental at the end of January and
will be looking for somewhere to buy, or more likely, rent long term.
When looking through the various real estate mags, it seems that the house
prices and rentals are lower in Heathridge than the surrounding suburbs, is there any reason for this?
Have only passed through during the day on route to Ocean Reef and we couldn't see any obvious reason as to why the prices would be lower.
Any advice appreciated
Steve
Sep 15th 2008, 3:33 am
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Re: Heathridge, Perth
HI
We'll likely be moving out of our furnished rental at the end of January and
will be looking for somewhere to buy, or more likely, rent long term.
When looking through the various real estate mags, it seems that the house
prices and rentals are lower in Heathridge than the surrounding suburbs, is there any reason for this?
Have only passed through during the day on route to Ocean Reef and we couldn't see any obvious reason as to why the prices would be lower.
Any advice appreciated
Steve
We'll likely be moving out of our furnished rental at the end of January and
will be looking for somewhere to buy, or more likely, rent long term.
When looking through the various real estate mags, it seems that the house
prices and rentals are lower in Heathridge than the surrounding suburbs, is there any reason for this?
Have only passed through during the day on route to Ocean Reef and we couldn't see any obvious reason as to why the prices would be lower.
Any advice appreciated
Steve
Sep 15th 2008, 11:12 am
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Re: Heathridge, Perth
Historically Heathridge, Craigie and Beldon have all been cheaper than their surrounding suburbs. I am just opposite Heathridge on the other side of Hodges Drive and the price differences are staggering. I drive through regularly and many of my kids friends live there. It just needs a bit of TLC in my book and could be considered a good place for an investment.
Sep 15th 2008, 2:17 pm
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Re: Heathridge, Perth
These suburbs do have a reputation for anti-social behaviour, hence the lower house prices and rentals.
All too often they're mentioned as the place of residence when some hoons have been rounded up, or a stash of stolen goods has been found.
P.S. Why does a British website have an American spellchecker? It suggests “behavior” instead of “behaviour”!
All too often they're mentioned as the place of residence when some hoons have been rounded up, or a stash of stolen goods has been found.
P.S. Why does a British website have an American spellchecker? It suggests “behavior” instead of “behaviour”!
Sep 15th 2008, 11:49 pm
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I thought I had the right spelling
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Sep 16th 2008, 11:45 am
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Re: Heathridge, Perth
I live in Heathridge.
The only issue I can see is some people dont seem to look after their front gardens which make some streets look shabby. These are either people who simply dont give a stuff or physically can't do the gardening to HomeWest properties (like council houses except HomesWest just buy regular houses).
We've not had real issues (once I find the person who lets their dog crap on my front lawn that is !) and people we know in other suburbs such as Carramar, Tapping, Clarkson etc seem to have had far worse problems in the short time we've all been here (loud parties, people p**sing on their front lawns, mini-motors, hoons - stuff like that), I guess it all depends on the people around you.
Prices differ for a number of reasons, bear in mind in Ocean Reef your paying a premium to be that close to the Indian Ocean - simple as that really. OR has its fair share of problems (used to rent there) such as graffiti, home & commercial theft, hoons etc.
Most people tend to live where they can afford and sometimes it's a no-brainer. We bought a 4 x 2 on a fairly large 780 sqm block in Heathridge for around $200k less than the same style house/land in Ocean Reef would've cost us. Son still goes to Ocean Reef Senior High and were not kept awake with the roar of the ocean everynight (it gets quite loud if you've a clear view to the ocean) and we still go to the beach when we like (although we have to drive now instead of walk).
The only issue I can see is some people dont seem to look after their front gardens which make some streets look shabby. These are either people who simply dont give a stuff or physically can't do the gardening to HomeWest properties (like council houses except HomesWest just buy regular houses).
We've not had real issues (once I find the person who lets their dog crap on my front lawn that is !) and people we know in other suburbs such as Carramar, Tapping, Clarkson etc seem to have had far worse problems in the short time we've all been here (loud parties, people p**sing on their front lawns, mini-motors, hoons - stuff like that), I guess it all depends on the people around you.
Prices differ for a number of reasons, bear in mind in Ocean Reef your paying a premium to be that close to the Indian Ocean - simple as that really. OR has its fair share of problems (used to rent there) such as graffiti, home & commercial theft, hoons etc.
Most people tend to live where they can afford and sometimes it's a no-brainer. We bought a 4 x 2 on a fairly large 780 sqm block in Heathridge for around $200k less than the same style house/land in Ocean Reef would've cost us. Son still goes to Ocean Reef Senior High and were not kept awake with the roar of the ocean everynight (it gets quite loud if you've a clear view to the ocean) and we still go to the beach when we like (although we have to drive now instead of walk).
Sep 16th 2008, 11:52 am
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Re: Heathridge, Perth
I live in Heathridge.
The only issue I can see is some people dont seem to look after their front gardens which make some streets look shabby. These are either people who simply dont give a stuff or physically can't do the gardening to HomeWest properties (like council houses except HomesWest just buy regular houses).
We've not had real issues (once I find the person who lets their dog crap on my front lawn that is !) and people we know in other suburbs such as Carramar, Tapping, Clarkson etc seem to have had far worse problems in the short time we've all been here (loud parties, people p**sing on their front lawns, mini-motors, hoons - stuff like that), I guess it all depends on the people around you.
Prices differ for a number of reasons, bear in mind in Ocean Reef your paying a premium to be that close to the Indian Ocean - simple as that really. OR has its fair share of problems (used to rent there) such as graffiti, home & commercial theft, hoons etc.
Most people tend to live where they can afford and sometimes it's a no-brainer. We bought a 4 x 2 on a fairly large 780 sqm block in Heathridge for around $200k less than the same style house/land in Ocean Reef would've cost us. Son still goes to Ocean Reef Senior High and were not kept awake with the roar of the ocean everynight (it gets quite loud if you've a clear view to the ocean) and we still go to the beach when we like (although we have to drive now instead of walk).
The only issue I can see is some people dont seem to look after their front gardens which make some streets look shabby. These are either people who simply dont give a stuff or physically can't do the gardening to HomeWest properties (like council houses except HomesWest just buy regular houses).
We've not had real issues (once I find the person who lets their dog crap on my front lawn that is !) and people we know in other suburbs such as Carramar, Tapping, Clarkson etc seem to have had far worse problems in the short time we've all been here (loud parties, people p**sing on their front lawns, mini-motors, hoons - stuff like that), I guess it all depends on the people around you.
Prices differ for a number of reasons, bear in mind in Ocean Reef your paying a premium to be that close to the Indian Ocean - simple as that really. OR has its fair share of problems (used to rent there) such as graffiti, home & commercial theft, hoons etc.
Most people tend to live where they can afford and sometimes it's a no-brainer. We bought a 4 x 2 on a fairly large 780 sqm block in Heathridge for around $200k less than the same style house/land in Ocean Reef would've cost us. Son still goes to Ocean Reef Senior High and were not kept awake with the roar of the ocean everynight (it gets quite loud if you've a clear view to the ocean) and we still go to the beach when we like (although we have to drive now instead of walk).
You can get a decent house for a really good price, just take a good look around!
