Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

There are some nice parts of Sunshine believe it or not.

Down around Matthews St... near the reserve etc etc. Not sure about schools, definitely affordable for the OP and close to the City.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en...ed=0CC0Q8gEwAA

Just had a look around the area myself on maps, and check out around 15 Alfred st.... someone has done exactly as RD suggested and built a large big new home on one of the blocks there. That will be shrewd locals making big investments in the locale.

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

I can well believe it, I lived in Albion for a few years. Never had any problems, had a salt of the earth type neighbour and a 20 minute train ride to the city. My OH and I ran a side business for a few years which meant we were in and out of a lot of homes in the West, including Sunshine and Albion. There are some VERY nice houses lurking around the place, very nice indeed. Went to a few horrible places too, of course.

There are some surprisingly wealthy folk out there, factory owners etc for whom I guess it makes sense to continue living in the West rather than move to a 'nice' South Eastern suburb.

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

for about 3 weeks in 2009, developers went quiet and were not bidding on land...we were the only bidders on a knackered old shack in Newport.
We have knocked this down (after having rented it out for a couple of years) and are eagerly anticipating the build to start. Newport is a nice little community suburb.

By the way Danny- your shack in Willy looks fab. Your hard work has really paid off and it is a great spot.

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

Margaret said:
I thought that when i first arrived. Now 6 years on, I would kill for a shack in a decent suburb with decent services. I think your thinking changes with time once your here and can see past certain things.

Well said. Besides not all 50 year UK houses are built the same.

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

I might start looking into Mormonism to get the ball rolling.:D

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

Cheers me dear.
Exciting times ahead for you both.
Good luck with it.
The secrets all in the planning.

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

I think the big clue is in what Australians, or more particuarly Victorians born and breds think and do.

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

Yeah ditto.... It helps if you know contracters personally and have a decent cash flow so you can "offer" Cash in Hand and get discounts.... shh on that one though.

Hardest contractor for me to get right was our Hard Landscaper... which shouldnt be a problem in a new build as you dont have as many drainage issues. Getting a decent plasterer was difficult. I know a very very good electrician if you get stuck. Lives in North Coburg so not too far to come. Young bloke great with lighting ideas.



Hard Landscaper = Drainage, (Included moving and upgrading all our existing pipes Gas and Water) Concreting, Excavating, Solid retaining Walls, and Garden Design.


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Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

My husband works near north Melbourne train station his commute from Williamstown is 15 to 20 minutes avoiding the Westgate bridge. :thumbsup:

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

Hi Asher.

I have been told that the houses in Williamtown are quite expensive,mine you great news not having to hit that Westgate Bridge !!!

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

Yes and no for Williamstown prices. For what you get you'd pay twice as much on 'the other side' of the bay. Views like this and proximity to them come at a price but median price in $800's, usually the further you get from the water the cheaper it is all other things being equal.

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6e7b3d2a.jpg

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

Well, I myself live in Cranbourne area. It is a nice place to live.

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

Yes you might do better to look in Altona or Newport. Altona meadows is cheaper but not as nice

And being fair Oztennis the other side of the bay doesn't have the huge oil refinery either

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

I love the smell of napalm in the mornings :D

Re: where to live in Melbourne
 

Carbon monoxide poisoning from the heavy traffic 'on the other side'. :D

I'd be more worried about the motor cycle club headquarters in Techno Park Drive than the refinery to be honest. :D