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Realist said:I'm from a small town myself Prof. Lived in one over 20 years.
Lived in Sydney nearly 10 years now.
It constantly pis*ses me off when people from smaller towns make judgements on city slickers renting. As if owners are superior.
I've seen both sides. I like smaller towns more than Sydney actually and will eventually leave Sydney, when who knows, but cause I rent I am free to move when and where I like!
I'm in no way against small towns, I am against owners that think they are superior to renters though.
Freeballinginawetsuit said:O.K., thanks for the conversation its been enjoyable. I think your RIN is a good long term hold as a bottom pick. If you ever come to West Oz I will show you some of the nice sites, its not all that bad over here.
Realist said:The average house price where I live is $1.9M. Seriously - Lower North Shore!
I live in an apartment worth $650,000. It has body corporate fees of about $6,000 per year (it has a shared pool, spa, gardens etc.)
I share with a girl, I pay $175 per week in rent.
The apartment has gone down about $80K to $100K in the past 3 years.
Do your maths again. I am right!!!
Realist said:At 22 years of age I had no money infact owed money from a student loan.
I was basically bankrupt in 2000 - working in IT and having IT shares was not helpful in the biggest crash of our lifetimes. I've seen bad times. Never been given any money by parents or inheritance. I've done it myself through tough times.
If you wanna ask someone who is rich how to make money send Paris Hilton an email.
If you can buy a house in Sydney over the next year you are doing very very well, especially considering how young you are!
At your age I'd recommend travel, money is one thing, your life is the most important thing. Mortgaging yourself to the hilt at a young age limits your options.
Jay-684 said:Woolies Neutral Bay is a RIP OFF!
Bronte said:Why do we rent??? Business premises are tax deductable.
Jay-684 said:Where do you live on the North Shore? I'm guessing Mosman...
as for saying its expensive, there are plenty of other areas in Sydney cheaper, including on the North Shore eg Crows Nest, Cammeray, St Leonards. They all have an abundance of apartments and the shops etc arent nearly as expensive. Woolies Neutral Bay is a RIP OFF!
Stop_the_clock said:LOL, the whole of Sydney/NSW is a rip-off!
thats why the rest of Australia's population (14 million people) do not live in Sydeny/NSW.
Housing, food, entertainment etc etc.
I just question the true value of Syndey/NSW sure its a nice state/city but is it worth struggle street for an entire life to afford just the average!
That said, I was on the harbour, watching the fireworks on New Years Eve (millenium) and that was just awesome.
Syndey/NSW nice place to visit, but forget living there.
Poor....used to beBronte said:An absolutely Superb place Perth.
We saw at least 50 cities around the world before choosing to settle here.
Renting a new beach house here in the west is paradise
Why do we rent??? Business premises are tax deductable.
Thank youRealist said:Very smart...
Julia said:Realist
You promote the benefits of being an employee rather than having your own business.
I can't help thinking, in view of the amount of time you spend on this site, that I'm rather thankful you are not my employee.
Julia
Jay-684 said:And the approximate total value of Australias residential properties is $2.3 trillion!
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