Lol what. Have you been to Northbridge or on a train in the last few years? Nowhere near as bad as you say they are.
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Lol what. Have you been to Northbridge or on a train in the last few years? Nowhere near as bad as you say they are.
Nah dude. It's looooong gone along with anything that can be considered nightlife in Scarbs
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Perth is rapidly improving and heading in the right direction, generation Y is travelling more and realizing the advantages of higher density housing . This mean's that the city is slowly becoming a place you want to be in outside of work hours and more people will equate to less undesirable behavior. The suburban spread has to slow and more must be invested in creating a world class city. The story of Detroit should be a timely reminder.
However the property bubble, climate change and significant wealth accumulated by those who haven't really done the hard yards to earn it mean's the future is very much still up in the air.
I'll always jump to defend the place as its got allot going for it and a lifestyle (If you can afford it) that is in a league of its own. However I'd recommend those who have spent their whole lives there attempt to experience some time somewhere else in the world. At the very least it'll give them an appreciation for the place and perhaps a more open mentality that the place lacks.
However the property bubble, climate change and significant wealth accumulated by those who haven't really done the hard yards to earn it mean's the future is very much still up in the air.
I'll always jump to defend the place as its got allot going for it and a lifestyle (If you can afford it) that is in a league of its own. However I'd recommend those who have spent their whole lives there attempt to experience some time somewhere else in the world. At the very least it'll give them an appreciation for the place and perhaps a more open mentality that the place lacks.
I agree with a few things there. I had a tour of the new developments at Cockburn (pronounced "Co-burn" for those of you in the east), and it reminded me of a smaller version of the Docklands. I liked what plans they had for it. Perth is going to need to look at these kind of developments more and more.
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Just can't help yourself. "Poor me!"
The funniest part is you're Gen Y pointing the finger at other generations for not working hard. Surely a case of the pot calling the washing machine black?
Upgrayedd
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When my dad came to this country he worked 28 hours a day 9 days a week and anyone who has it easier has not earned anything!
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I don't know about you but both my parents and grandparents worked a lot harder than me. And then there's all the immigrants who have come in and worked their arses off to give their family a good environment. I had it relatively easy and nothing has changed for Gen Y.
PS I'm not the one complaining.
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Resentment is a really really ugly attribute. Gets you nowhere too.
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I think your confusing me with some of your other combatants. I've never said "Poor me", I've just said "Why bother".
I'm very happy being part of generation Y...The world is ours to conquer and we have the means and opportunity to do so. Every generation has to earn their stripes, the difference is there is far more avenues to do so. Loading up on a mortgage in a stagnating market and being tied to your first job is no longer the only or best option.
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Again this is not a generational battle, stand down. My comment is in relation to those earning huge incomes without the education and or years of grunt work. This kind of easy come is always attached to easy go.
Upgrayedd
A Vote for Clive is a Vote for Justice
Being scarcastic. While it's a bit easier for Australians now single home owners are not looking at 30 years of debt to do so. I think my mum and dad bought a house in Rivervale for 60k, rebuilt on it for 120k, now that original price you can chuck an extra 0 on it before you have any half reasonable offer
Freaking rivervale
Apart from the house/rent prices Perth is pretty cool. Pretty laid back. While we complain all the time that nothings happening it's almost a part of the charm
Milang_Panthers
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Yep renting in Perth is insane! Feel lucky just have a roof over my head.
Hah! Listening to the radio this morning and the song Kryptonite comes on and it took me straight back to seeing Airbag at The Lookout in 2000. Such a crap, cheesy song yet so much fun (aided with jugs and lines) at the time.
You watch Australian Idol?
Was he the surfie looking dude with blonde hair?
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Correct. The world is changing and Gen Y are in the box seat to take advantage and drive it. What I don't get is why so many think they should be able to afford a house close to the city in their 20s? It's like a broken record hearing them whining.
Which makes me miffed as to why Gen Y feel they are entitled to be able to afford premium housing.
At some stage these people are going to get wives and kids and want to nest. That will probably be mid 30s. Buying a house in this situation is not just about investing, but about security, continuity, comfort etc.
These Gen Y's who resent people in their 50s and 60s owning all the premium property need their head read.
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No problem. I'm half with you on this. People complain the housing market is bloated (and it is) but as long as every tool carrying bogan is earning $120k per year the housing market will stay pumped up.
Perth and Sydney are moving as we speak. It will be short lived because it will just inflate back up to that bloated spot again (which is only a little bit higher than where the markets are currently at).
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Lots a lots do. Get a builder to build a house, he is really a project manager and subbies all the jobs. Even if XYZ Electrical is paying sparky $80k pa he has to put a margin on it to cover business running costs and profit. Hard to build houses for less than their resale value because of labour costs.
