The Kings Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hey all! We are a young(ish! 33/34) couple and have just moved to Perth. We are currently staying with friends in Kingsley and have managed to find jobs within a few days of arriving luckily! One of us is going to be based in Canning Vale initially (this may move around, as its job in the construction industry) and the other one is based part-time in Wannaroo and part-time Canning Vale/Murdoch way (however these are casual roles initially, so again location might change!). We are really struggling to decide on areas to live, we have looked at Joondalup, but not 100% as have heard there are alot of Uni students living there. We have also looked at areas such as Subiaco and Mount Lawley, but don't want to be quite so close to the City if we don't need to be, cos of traffic etc. Can anyone recommend any areas in between that are nice and would make our work places fairly easy to get to? We'd be happy with an apartment or small house, budget to about $450p/w. Quite flexible on type of suburb, don't mind quiet or a bit lively (we weren't put off by the apartments we've seen that are in the centre of Joondalup). We don't have kids or pets, so are really flexible! This probably sounds really vague, but it would be brilliant to hear any suggestions!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 You going to struggle to find anwhere at $450PW, you and a thousand others are also looking in that price range, you going to have to decide an area (large) and start looking and going to viewings, you are going to be at a disadvantage due to no refs etc, I dont think you going to find much in Subi in that price range, I think you might like Mt Lawly, its vibrant and outgoing, everything in walking distance, there seems to be a severe shortage of rental properties in Perth at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulandDeb Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Joondalup does have a student campus, and surrounding areas may have some, but we see lots more walking in from the train station from all over the place. $450 seems a good price but you will struggle with some of your area choices if not all at the moment, houses are in decline from a rental point of view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kings Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Cool, thanks for the advice! We have been scanning the internet (realestate.com.au mainly) over quite a wide search area and there seems to be quite a few apartments, 1 bed studios and duplex type properties from $350-£450p/w?? This is what we have initially based our budget on, so a bit confused now??? Or are these just in really awful areas?? Although a couple have been Joondalup boulevard, Mount Lawley etc. Very confused!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulandDeb Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Have you tried http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-rentals/joondalup/c18364l3008402r50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kings Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 No, not looked at that one!! Will give it a go - thanks!! You guys are full of great ideas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jillie14 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Also try REIWA. You will find that the houses in that sort of price range if they are in a nice area will either be tiny, unmodernised inside, or not in a very nice area or in part of a suburb that butts up to the next one that may not be so nice. I would also concur with the comments above that you will find it pretty competitive in that price range too, so be prepared to view lots or offer more money if you can afford it than what is advertised if you see something that you really like. Joondanna is quite nice as is Tuart Hill and they are both close to the city but not too close that you hit lots of traffic. Joondalup has a lot going on however if you are travelling to Canning Vale you are going in the direction of the worst of the traffic on the freeway in the morning, so you will find that you are queuing for a while as it is pretty busy and again will be in the worst of the traffic again in the evening, that is if you are travelling at rush hour/peak times. Also have a look at Madeley as there are some older/cheaper properties there and it is not as far North as Joondalup. Good luck and happy hunting, also look at my tips for when you apply on some of the other threads as they help to set you apart from the rest of the pack when applying for properties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kings Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Thanks Jillie14, we've been out and about looking today around Joodulup/Currumbine areas and have viewed 2 apartments that are pretty decent and within our price range - seems like Currumbine is better value for money, as its not right in the middle of things, which is fine for us! We are going to apply for one and offer a bit more than the stated rental, as well as 3 months rent in advance, so we are hoping that this might make us stand out from other applicants! We got chatting to the agent there and asked a lot of questions and mentioned about paying a few months in advance, so hoping she might remember us!! No-one else really seemed to speak to her or ask anything but I guess its really hard to tell with these things!! we had already seen your previous post with hints for looking for rentals, and found it really useful and constructive, so thanks very much for that, thank God for people like you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimmyC Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Have a standard application filled in for every rental you go and see. If you like the property apply there and then. Offer more than advertised rent and as you rightly stated offer 3 months in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jillie14 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks Jillie14, we've been out and about looking today around Joodulup/Currumbine areas and have viewed 2 apartments that are pretty decent and within our price range - seems like Currumbine is better value for money, as its not right in the middle of things, which is fine for us! We are going to apply for one and offer a bit more than the stated rental, as well as 3 months rent in advance, so we are hoping that this might make us stand out from other applicants! We got chatting to the agent there and asked a lot of questions and mentioned about paying a few months in advance, so hoping she might remember us!! No-one else really seemed to speak to her or ask anything but I guess its really hard to tell with these things!! we had already seen your previous post with hints for looking for rentals, and found it really useful and constructive, so thanks very much for that, thank God for people like you!! So glad to have been of some help - I wish I'd discovered this forum before we moved I can tell you...... Fingers crossed that you get something soon and in the location that you want too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Would just say that Mandurah is ok for the areas of your work and you would get something nice for your money. We have a new 3 story house next to the beach with a pool for $330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kings Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Just to let you know we put our very first rental application in on Wednesday and it was accepted today!!!! So thank you all for your excellent advice, it has been invaluable!! :biggrin: So glad to have been of some help - I wish I'd discovered this forum before we moved I can tell you...... Fingers crossed that you get something soon and in the location that you want too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jillie14 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Just to let you know we put our very first rental application in on Wednesday and it was accepted today!!!! So thank you all for your excellent advice, it has been invaluable!! :biggrin: YAY! Well done, that's FAB-U-LOUS news! So pleased for you, hope the move goes smoothly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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