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REAL estate experts give their top picks for Perth suburbs that first homebuyers should invest in.
Alan Hancock, chairman, Ausnet Real Estate Group
Greenfields
ONE of the more affordable suburbs in Mandurah where you can still buy older homes for under
$300,000. The suburb is near the Mandurah District Hospital. Rents in the area are also high, which means that at a later stage you can rent out the home if you
decide to upgrade to another property.
Medina
One of the cheapest places in Perth to buy a house. There is a growing selection of established threebedroom, onebathroom and twobedroom, onebathroom houses in the suburb for about
$250,000. Over the long term, property values in Medina will benefit from the major investment
planned for the Kwinana town centre.
Thornlie
An undervalued suburb next to the more expensive Canning Vale. It has a railway station providing easy access to the city centre and a high level of social infrastructure, such as schools and shops. You can buy a three-by-one house in Thornlie for under $350,000, and a four-by-one house for
under $400,000.
Midland
An established area that has a high level of social infrastructure, including a railway station. It is
undergoing a major transformation, which will make it a more attractive property market over the
coming decade. You can purchase a well-located villa or duplex in Midland for under $300,000.
Ellenbrook
A ‘‘lifestyle’’ suburb in the Swan Valley, which is growing in popularity. It also has improving social
infrastructure. Newer family homes can be bought in Ellenbrook for under $400,000. When you add up the total costs of building a new home, buying a near-new, established property in a well-designed suburb such as Ellenbrook can prove a more attractive option.
Jay Wood, director, pfr.com.au
Victoria Park/East Victoria Park
INNER-CITY areas that will soon rival Subiaco for social infrastructure, such as restaurants and cafes. Older apartments and villas can be bought for under $450,000. The suburbs have
historically delivered high rates of capital growth and can be an important stepping stone for first-home buyers wanting to climb the property ladder.
Cloverdale
An affordable near-city suburb where the median house price is just $400,000. In the past decade, the median price of a house in Cloverdale has increased on average by 13.8 per cent. The suburb has a good selection of older homes that offer redevelopment opportunities. It has a high level of social infrastructure, such as shopping, schools and good transport links to the CBD.
St James
A near-city Perth suburb where older houses on large blocks can still be bought at prices near their land value. The median price of a home in St James is just $420,000. Over the past decade, the annual price of a home in St James has increased on average by 12 per cent. It has a good level of social infrastructure, such as shops and schools, and access to the city centre.
Wembley
One of the most affordable areas in which to buy a property in the near-city area. First-home buyers on a limited budget can still purchase older-style apartments in Wembley for under
$300,000. This suburb can offer a useful stepping stone for first-home buyers into neighbouring
Subiaco. Property owners in Wembley have enjoyed annual capital growth rates of more than 12 per cent on average each year in the last decade.
Palymra
An undervalued suburb in the Fremantle area with property available for under $500,000. The
suburb is near Fremantle and has easy access to the CBD. Many first home buyers have bought in Palymra and later upgraded to neighbouring Bicton and East Fremantle. Over the past 10
years, the annual capital growth for properties in Palymra has been an impressive 12.4 per
cent.
Travis Coleman, valuations manager, Propell National Valuers
Safety Bay
YOU can still buy established houses in this coastal suburb for less than $400,000. Block sizes can be more than 800sq m. The area is undergoing urban renewal, with a major redevelopment
planned for the nearby Waikiki Hotel.
Warnbro
Another Rockingham coastal suburb that has a large selection of affordable properties for sale.
The suburb has the attraction of having a railway station nearby. Older-style homes that are not
yet renovated can be bought for near their land value. The spread of urban development in
areas farther inland, such as Baldivis, should make coastal homes in areas such as Warnbro more valuable over the longer term.
South Perth/Como
A prime inner-city location where you can still buy older townhouses and apartments for under $500,000. Historically, property owners in this area of Perth have enjoyed high levels of capital
growth. Astute investors should target older-style rental properties that appear ‘‘tired’’. These properties can be transformed by some minor improvements, such as paint and carpets.
The suburb has easy access to the city centre and a high level of social infrastructure, including schools and parks.
Greenwood
A well-established suburb in the northern coastal area where the median house price is $440,000. House prices in the area are very affordable relative to its distance to the city centre. The suburb also has the attraction of having a railway station. Block sizes are large and land values
should continue to increase as a result of urban developments to the north and east of
Greenwood.
Beldon/Heathridge
Another very affordable coastal area of Perth where the median house price is under $400,000.
Properties in these nearby suburbs have recorded high levels of capital growth over the last decade, with an annual price growth rate of over 13.1 per cent. The homes are generally on big blocks and first-home buyers should benefit from rising land values because of the scarcity of building blocks in this area of Perth.
James Limnios, chief executive, Limnios Property Group
East Perth
ASTUTE first-home buyers can buy onebedroom apartments in East Perth for under $400,000. After significant private and government investment, East Perth is now becoming a very desirable area in which to live. Social infrastructure, such as shopping, is also improving. The median price of a house in East Perth has increased 16.6 per cent on average each year over the past 10 years.
Northbridge
An inner-city area of Perth that will directly benefit from the massive new investment planned after the sinking of the railway line, which is now finally a reality after more than 40 years in the planning. There is still a large selection of two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments in Northbridge for couples looking for larger, inner-city homes.
Tuart Hill
One of the more affordable near-city suburbs, which offers easy access to the city centre.
There is a good selection of established villas and townhouses in Tuart Hill for under $500,000. You can even secure a smaller villa for about $300,000. The suburb has good public transport links to the city centre and a high level of social infrastructure, such as schools and shopping. The
demand for homes in Tuart Hill is underlined by the fact that the Limnios Property Group is now achieving record prices for homes in the area.
Mt Lawley
One of the premier suburbs in Perth, which still has very affordable options for first-home buyers. Older-style two-bedroom, onebathroom apartments can be bought for about $300,000. With
cosmetic renovations, the value of these olderstyle apartments can be substantially enhanced. The median price of a house in Mt Lawley has increased by about 12 per cent on average each year over the last decade.
Maylands
A near-city suburb that also has the benefits of a pubic railway system, which residents can use to access the city centre. Maylands is also growing in popularity because of its riverside location and the growing focus on ‘‘lifestyle’’. There is a big selection of apartments and villas in Maylands
for under $500,000.
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Tuesday 28 July 2009
City scores top marks
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The City of Gosnells has scored top marks in an assessment carried out as part of the State Government’s Local Government Amalgamations process.
“This is great achievement for the City,” said Mayor Olwen Searle.
“The City has been assessed as falling within Category One, the highest possible under the process.
The assessment highlights a number of key strengths in the way the City is run. These included:
• Best practice approach to strategic planning
• Best practice asset and infrastructure planning
• Long term financial management planning
• A strategic approach to community engagement and consultation
• Partnerships with other levels of government
• Partnerships with other local governments to address regional issues
The City was also praised for its efforts in areas that included environmental management, attracting investment, retaining staff and planning for growth.
“This was a wide ranging assessment and to be identified as delivering to such a high level in so many areas is an excellent effort. This reflects extremely well on the efforts of Councillors and staff to deliver top class local government to our community and make our City a great place.
“This is an incredibly diverse task, ranging from services such as Meals on Wheels to major infrastructure projects and the more traditional role of making sure bins are collected.
“With some 96,000 residents to look after it is huge task for around 374 full time employees. To be recognised for undertaking it so professionally something of which we can all be proud.
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The City of Gosnells has scored top marks in an assessment carried out as part of the State Government’s Local Government Amalgamations process.
“This is great achievement for the City,” said Mayor Olwen Searle.
“The City has been assessed as falling within Category One, the highest possible under the process.
The assessment highlights a number of key strengths in the way the City is run. These included:
• Best practice approach to strategic planning
• Best practice asset and infrastructure planning
• Long term financial management planning
• A strategic approach to community engagement and consultation
• Partnerships with other levels of government
• Partnerships with other local governments to address regional issues
The City was also praised for its efforts in areas that included environmental management, attracting investment, retaining staff and planning for growth.
“This was a wide ranging assessment and to be identified as delivering to such a high level in so many areas is an excellent effort. This reflects extremely well on the efforts of Councillors and staff to deliver top class local government to our community and make our City a great place.
“This is an incredibly diverse task, ranging from services such as Meals on Wheels to major infrastructure projects and the more traditional role of making sure bins are collected.
“With some 96,000 residents to look after it is huge task for around 374 full time employees. To be recognised for undertaking it so professionally something of which we can all be proud.
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Animal Pound
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POUND
The City Pound is situated in Canning Park Avenue, Maddington. Streetsmart Directory Page number 436. Ref: A3
Pound Opening times:
· 4:00pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
· 9:00am to 9:30 am Weekends and Public Holidays. (other than Christmas day and Good Friday)
Impounded Dogs
Dogs delivered to the City Pound or animals impounded by Rangers are held at the City Pound in Canning Park Avenue, Maddington for a minimum period of (5) five days, after which time unclaimed dogs will be humanely destroyed or made available for purchase.
Owners of dogs impounded that are carrying a current registration tag or have an identification tag will be notified in writing (notice of seizure). A photograph board is situated adjacent to the Pound entrance off Canning Park Avenue displaying the photographs of all dogs impounded. This board is accessible for public viewing 24 hrs a day. Should you identify your dog please contact Ranger Services on 9391 3222 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Schedule of Fees
Claiming an impounded dog = $50.00 + $11.00 per day or part of a day impounded.
Purchasing a dog = $200.00 (inclusive of vaccination and annual registration).
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POUND
The City Pound is situated in Canning Park Avenue, Maddington. Streetsmart Directory Page number 436. Ref: A3
Pound Opening times:
· 4:00pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
· 9:00am to 9:30 am Weekends and Public Holidays. (other than Christmas day and Good Friday)
Impounded Dogs
Dogs delivered to the City Pound or animals impounded by Rangers are held at the City Pound in Canning Park Avenue, Maddington for a minimum period of (5) five days, after which time unclaimed dogs will be humanely destroyed or made available for purchase.
Owners of dogs impounded that are carrying a current registration tag or have an identification tag will be notified in writing (notice of seizure). A photograph board is situated adjacent to the Pound entrance off Canning Park Avenue displaying the photographs of all dogs impounded. This board is accessible for public viewing 24 hrs a day. Should you identify your dog please contact Ranger Services on 9391 3222 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Schedule of Fees
Claiming an impounded dog = $50.00 + $11.00 per day or part of a day impounded.
Purchasing a dog = $200.00 (inclusive of vaccination and annual registration).
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Monday 27 July 2009
Key workers priced out of capital cities
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Emergency workers and teachers are unable to afford homes in seven out of eight Australian capital cities according to a new report.
Bankwest's second annual Key Workers Housing Affordability survey reveals that despite slight improvements in housing affordability in the past year, both segments of the population face an uphill battle in pursuing their property dreams.
"Our research shows that key workers are still doing it tough across Australia with most being locked out of the property market in the city they serve," said Bankwest Retail Chief Executive Ian Corfield.
"These are the essential workers Australians rely on everyday to provide important services and most continue to be priced out of the housing in the communities in which they serve."
Key workers include nurses, teachers, police officers, fire-fighters and ambulance officers. Of Australia's 480,000 key workers, 244,000 are teachers, 172,000 are nurses, 44,000 are police officers, 11,000 are fire and emergency employees and 9,000 are ambulance officers.
Bankwest released its first Key Workers Housing Affordability report in June last year, highlighting how house prices were rising faster than key worker earnings. Despite house prices in 2009 falling 2% nationally, median house prices remain more than five times a key workers annual earnings.
All capital cities, apart from Darwin, experienced modest improvements in affordability for key workers during the past year - affordability improved the most in Perth with the median house price to earnings ratio for key workers dropping 1.2 years to 6.3 years.
Seven capital city local government areas (LGAs) moved from being unaffordable for all key workers in 2008 to being affordable for some - Clarence City and Kingborough in Hobart, Blacktown and the Blue Mountains in Sydney and surrounds, Logan in Brisbane, Yarra Ranges in Melbourne and Gosnells in Perth.
Average salaries used in the Report were $51,553 for nurses, $55,029 for teachers, $73,237 for police officers, $50,471 for fire-fighters and $63,414 for ambulance officers.
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Emergency workers and teachers are unable to afford homes in seven out of eight Australian capital cities according to a new report.
Bankwest's second annual Key Workers Housing Affordability survey reveals that despite slight improvements in housing affordability in the past year, both segments of the population face an uphill battle in pursuing their property dreams.
"Our research shows that key workers are still doing it tough across Australia with most being locked out of the property market in the city they serve," said Bankwest Retail Chief Executive Ian Corfield.
"These are the essential workers Australians rely on everyday to provide important services and most continue to be priced out of the housing in the communities in which they serve."
Key workers include nurses, teachers, police officers, fire-fighters and ambulance officers. Of Australia's 480,000 key workers, 244,000 are teachers, 172,000 are nurses, 44,000 are police officers, 11,000 are fire and emergency employees and 9,000 are ambulance officers.
Bankwest released its first Key Workers Housing Affordability report in June last year, highlighting how house prices were rising faster than key worker earnings. Despite house prices in 2009 falling 2% nationally, median house prices remain more than five times a key workers annual earnings.
All capital cities, apart from Darwin, experienced modest improvements in affordability for key workers during the past year - affordability improved the most in Perth with the median house price to earnings ratio for key workers dropping 1.2 years to 6.3 years.
Seven capital city local government areas (LGAs) moved from being unaffordable for all key workers in 2008 to being affordable for some - Clarence City and Kingborough in Hobart, Blacktown and the Blue Mountains in Sydney and surrounds, Logan in Brisbane, Yarra Ranges in Melbourne and Gosnells in Perth.
Average salaries used in the Report were $51,553 for nurses, $55,029 for teachers, $73,237 for police officers, $50,471 for fire-fighters and $63,414 for ambulance officers.
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Sunday 26 July 2009
Teenager charged over stash of magic mushrooms and cannabis
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A TEENAGER has been charged after police allegedly uncovered a stash of "magic mushrooms" and cannabis during a routine traffic stop in Gosnells.
Officers made the alleged discovery after pulling over a Ford Falcon at the intersection of Albany and Tonkin highways at 2pm on Friday
Police will allege that during a search of the vehicle and the 19-year-old driver, they discovered cannabis and four bags of ``magic mushrooms'', an hallucinogenic drug.
More cannabis and ``magic mushrooms'' were later found by police during a search of an Armadale house.
A 19-year-old man, from Armadale, has been charged with possessing cannabis with intent to sell or supply, possessing a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply and possessing a smoking utensil.
He is due to appear in Armadale Magistrates Court on Friday.
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A TEENAGER has been charged after police allegedly uncovered a stash of "magic mushrooms" and cannabis during a routine traffic stop in Gosnells.
Officers made the alleged discovery after pulling over a Ford Falcon at the intersection of Albany and Tonkin highways at 2pm on Friday
Police will allege that during a search of the vehicle and the 19-year-old driver, they discovered cannabis and four bags of ``magic mushrooms'', an hallucinogenic drug.
More cannabis and ``magic mushrooms'' were later found by police during a search of an Armadale house.
A 19-year-old man, from Armadale, has been charged with possessing cannabis with intent to sell or supply, possessing a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply and possessing a smoking utensil.
He is due to appear in Armadale Magistrates Court on Friday.
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Friday 24 July 2009
Maddington house fire 'deliberate'
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The Arson Squad is investigating a fire that caused more than $50,000 to a house in the Perth suburb of Maddington.
Authorities say the fire started in the Rimmer Lane property about 9:30pm.
Fire crews managed to contain the blaze to the lounge room but say there is extensive smoke damage to the rest of the house.
It is believed the fire was deliberately lit.
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The Arson Squad is investigating a fire that caused more than $50,000 to a house in the Perth suburb of Maddington.
Authorities say the fire started in the Rimmer Lane property about 9:30pm.
Fire crews managed to contain the blaze to the lounge room but say there is extensive smoke damage to the rest of the house.
It is believed the fire was deliberately lit.
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Cockatoo planning decision made
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The City of Gosnells has continued its long-running work to assist the Black Cockatoo Preservation Society by giving retrospective planning approval for six outbuildings at a private residence in Martin.
At the same time it has imposed conditions to ensure noise levels from the private property meet legal requirements.
Acting Chief Executive Officer Adelle Cochran said Council had worked with the Society for months to assist it in getting a new operations centre up and running and it had been disappointing to see so much misinformation distributed by the Society about the City's position, especially on the internet.
"Inaccurate and misleading information has been distributed and accepted as fact and published online and in the media with no effort to check the real situation," she said.
"I want to state categorically that there has at no stage been any threat from Council to close the centre. To the contrary we have worked long and hard to assist the Society to carry out its work within the relevant legal framework.
"We have provided the Society a bigger, better, facility at a peppercorn rent at the former Cohunu Wildlife Park."
"On 14 July Council passed a resolution that grants conditional retrospective planning permission to six unlawful outbuildings at the private residence in Martin, while at the same time addressing the noise issues identified in a report by a Society appointed noise expert. This study found noise levels of between 46 and 53 decibels at the property boundary, which exceeded the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 legal level of 35."
"The City would now urge the Society to relocate its main operations as soon as possible to avoid further issues and to make sure planning conditions applying to the private residence in Martin are adhered to."
Full information on the resolution passed by Council can be found at www.gosnells.wa.gov.au
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The City of Gosnells has continued its long-running work to assist the Black Cockatoo Preservation Society by giving retrospective planning approval for six outbuildings at a private residence in Martin.
At the same time it has imposed conditions to ensure noise levels from the private property meet legal requirements.
Acting Chief Executive Officer Adelle Cochran said Council had worked with the Society for months to assist it in getting a new operations centre up and running and it had been disappointing to see so much misinformation distributed by the Society about the City's position, especially on the internet.
"Inaccurate and misleading information has been distributed and accepted as fact and published online and in the media with no effort to check the real situation," she said.
"I want to state categorically that there has at no stage been any threat from Council to close the centre. To the contrary we have worked long and hard to assist the Society to carry out its work within the relevant legal framework.
"We have provided the Society a bigger, better, facility at a peppercorn rent at the former Cohunu Wildlife Park."
"On 14 July Council passed a resolution that grants conditional retrospective planning permission to six unlawful outbuildings at the private residence in Martin, while at the same time addressing the noise issues identified in a report by a Society appointed noise expert. This study found noise levels of between 46 and 53 decibels at the property boundary, which exceeded the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 legal level of 35."
"The City would now urge the Society to relocate its main operations as soon as possible to avoid further issues and to make sure planning conditions applying to the private residence in Martin are adhered to."
Full information on the resolution passed by Council can be found at www.gosnells.wa.gov.au
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Thursday 23 July 2009
On to Stage 2
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Well we have received an acceptable offer for Unit 1 so we won't be opening it any longer except by appointment only and only if you are interested in stage 2. If you are keeping an eye on the blog to see what's happening, we are planning to put 2 single storey homes on lots 5 & 6 that will compliment what we have already done. We are looking at single storey because we can bring it to market quicker and cheaper, having a quicker build time and cheaper cost to build. But it will result in a smaller courtyard so if you are interested in a 2 storey townhouse then let us know quick as the opportunity is closing fast.
We'd also love to have a partner in the building, so if you are interested in a house & land package then get in touch. We could assist you with building your own home, choosing your own colours and materials and we will finish off the lot next door. If you are a first home buyer, be very quick as your time is running out to enjoy KRudds $21,000 offer.
We are very proud of what we have accomplished with lots 1-4 and we look forward to completing the last 2 homes at Eudoria Rise. Stay tuned for details.
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Well we have received an acceptable offer for Unit 1 so we won't be opening it any longer except by appointment only and only if you are interested in stage 2. If you are keeping an eye on the blog to see what's happening, we are planning to put 2 single storey homes on lots 5 & 6 that will compliment what we have already done. We are looking at single storey because we can bring it to market quicker and cheaper, having a quicker build time and cheaper cost to build. But it will result in a smaller courtyard so if you are interested in a 2 storey townhouse then let us know quick as the opportunity is closing fast.
We'd also love to have a partner in the building, so if you are interested in a house & land package then get in touch. We could assist you with building your own home, choosing your own colours and materials and we will finish off the lot next door. If you are a first home buyer, be very quick as your time is running out to enjoy KRudds $21,000 offer.
We are very proud of what we have accomplished with lots 1-4 and we look forward to completing the last 2 homes at Eudoria Rise. Stay tuned for details.
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