VIC Inner west on $400k

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  1. oasis

    oasis Member

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    Hi all

    I've a budget of approximately $400k (will have 20% deposit) and am looking to buy my first PPOR in Melbourne.

    I have an idea of what I am after...

    ** One bedroom villa (Basically, I'm after a place that sits "on the ground" - two bedrooms would be a plus though I'm realistic about what I can achieve given my budget)

    ** Within 15 mins walking distance of train station (I don't have a car at the moment and if possible, would like to put off buying one for a bit)

    ** Short train commute to work (CBD)

    ** Safe (I, female, will be living on my own)

    ** Preferably newly renovated

    I work close to Southern Cross so it made sense for me to look at areas in the West such as Footscray, West Footscray, Yarraville, Seddon, Spotswood and Newport. Areas in the East/North (disregarding budget constraints) would add more stops (City Loop) to my commute

    I am prepared to pay a "premium" for safer surroundings - I believe there are "safer" pockets within the inner west. Keen to hear where they are...

    Are there other areas I should consider?

    I'm in two minds about engaging a buyer's agent as well - given my (low) budget, is it worthwhile to do so?

    Cheers,
     
    oasis, 30th Oct, 2015
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  2. bernardblack

    bernardblack Active Member

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    bernardblack, 31st Oct, 2015
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  3. laam

    laam Active Member

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    I bought my PPOR (2 bed townhouse) in Newport this time last year and love it, excellent area. Never felt unsafe, but I am a guy.

    Not sure if you could get what you want at the price from Seddon to Newport though.
     
    laam, 31st Oct, 2015
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