I would have been using the new tunnel at the old house for a 10 minute total commute, but not here unfortunately. Both tram routes are currently the high step sort, though that is to change very, very shortly. Bits of Maribyrnong are super hilly, bits are likely uninsurable against flooding. Kensington or WestMelb might be good if you stick near the 402 route. Itâs low floor and has at least 1 daily scooter user. Avoid the apartments at Foots Hopkins/whitehall. I ramble âŚ
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Thornburywitch@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠agoRe-set, re-group and go forward. This you can do. If itâs just you, then is the cbd an absolute must? Would something in WMelb or Docklands or even North Melbourne be sufficiently close/convenient for you? I understand that good pt is non-negotiable, as are lifts/accessibility. You might even like to look at Footscray or Kensington (which is a lot nicer than it used to be) as the pt is so good. Talk to @catfish about Maribyrnong. The new metro tunnel is a bit of a game changer re pt and Iâm not sure itâs effect has made it into real estate prices yet.
Catfish@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Alamutjones@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
West Melbourne and North Melbourne are areas I was already looking under the original plan - rhe most recent frontrunner for me when I thought I was doing a guest room was a two bedroom weâd viewed in West Melbourne. Iâd be willing to live there. Happily so
Iâd consider Docklands, but hadnât previously been looking there. The idea got nixed under the original plan because Docklands apartments tend to have quite small bedrooms (which didnât suit my parents). If itâs just me, I may look again.
I work in the CBD (Spring St area) as well as currently living here, so I WOULD like to stay within the âcan get into the centre quicklyâ kind of range. Being in the middle opens up a LOT of autonomy and independence for me. I like the area very much, I just donât like my current neighbours!
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Go Docklands! Maybe look for an ex-rental being sold so that the overseas landlord doesnât have to pay land tax plus the 15% extra stamp duty. Should be a few around still. A two bedroom should have quite a lot of space for one person I think. Have fun looking, and spruiking the delights of Docklands to your parents âŚ
SituationCake@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
There are many options within a 10 to 20min commute to the city. Have a look at train line suburbs, you get more distance for the same amount of transport time than tram or bus. And many of the inner areas have fantastic cafes, ammenities, street vibe etc. I honestly prefer the inner suburbs vibe compared to cbd vibe. But if thatâs not your thing, then having an easy commute means you will still have great access. Renting elsewhere will hopefully solve the problem of dodgy neighbours, and give breathing time to figure out your next steps. If you find you absolutely hate being out of the cbd, then you can always move back.