New neighbours have moved in next to me. She walks around her backyard in a nightgown, bare feet, and a cigarette hanging from her lips. The property was bought for just under $600,000. The couple are in their early 30's I would say.

I believe in the last 10 years or so a lot of old folk have died, with the consequence that their offspring have benefitted from Wills to effect that properties are now being bought by young bums-and-stiffs who otherwise would probably be renting for the rest of their lives.

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 8:49am:

New neighbours have moved in next to me. She walks around her backyard in a nightgown, bare feet, and a cigarette hanging from her lips. The property was bought for just under $600,000. The couple are in their early 30's I would say. I believe in the last 10 years or so a lot of old folk have died, with the consequence that their offspring have benefitted from Wills to effect that properties are now being bought by young bums-and-stiffs who otherwise would probably be renting for the rest of their lives.

He works in the resources sector, not services.  :) :)

This is the reason Herb.

https://www.mix.com.au/shows/clairsy-matt-and-kymba/content/the-bogan-song/

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 8:49am:

New neighbours have moved in next to me. She walks around her backyard in a nightgown, bare feet, and a cigarette hanging from her lips. The property was bought for just under $600,000. The couple are in their early 30's I would say. I believe in the last 10 years or so a lot of old folk have died, with the consequence that their offspring have benefitted from Wills to effect that properties are now being bought by young bums-and-stiffs who otherwise would probably be renting for the rest of their lives.

Did you mean $1 600 000?

That's how much a knock down shack costs in Sydney these days.

Bogan/out of Sydney areas....you're looking at about a million.

You must be living in some other state.

NB I'm talking house on land.

Why are you looking over the fence Herbie?

BigOl64 wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 8:57am:

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 8:49am: New neighbours have moved in next to me. She walks around her backyard in a nightgown, bare feet, and a cigarette hanging from her lips. The property was bought for just under $600,000. The couple are in their early 30's I would say. I believe in the last 10 years or so a lot of old folk have died, with the consequence that their offspring have benefitted from Wills to effect that properties are now being bought by young bums-and-stiffs who otherwise would probably be renting for the rest of their lives. He works in the resources sector, not services.  :) :)

See what Hertel did at Gorgon ? This is the future for the resource sector with low union density and a Liberal government

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 8:49am:

New neighbours have moved in next to me. She walks around her backyard in a nightgown, bare feet, and a cigarette hanging from her lips. The property was bought for just under $600,000. The couple are in their early 30's I would say. I believe in the last 10 years or so a lot of old folk have died, with the consequence that their offspring have benefitted from Wills to effect that properties are now being bought by young bums-and-stiffs who otherwise would probably be renting for the rest of their lives.

Do you know that they purchased the property Herb??????

   

By the way doesn't little pecca live over there? ;D

kemal wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:07am:

By the way doesn't little pecca live over there? ;D

Where?

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:08am:

kemal wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 9:07am: By the way doesn't little pecca live over there? ;D Where?

Perth, it was voted bogan capital of australia. View the video.


https://www.mix.com.au/shows/clairsy-matt-and-kymba/content/the-bogan-song/

kemal wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:14am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 9:08am: kemal wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 9:07am: By the way doesn't little pecca live over there? ;D Where? Perth, it was voted bogan capital of australia. View the video. https://www.mix.com.au/shows/clairsy-matt-and-kymba/content/the-bogan-song/

Oh.

mothra wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:04am:

Why are you looking over the fence Herbie?

https://media.giphy.com/media/BVlaS9zpnfW/giphy.gif

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 8:49am:

New neighbours have moved in next to me. She walks around her backyard in a nightgown, bare feet, and a cigarette hanging from her lips. The property was bought for just under $600,000. The couple are in their early 30's I would say. I believe in the last 10 years or so a lot of old folk have died, with the consequence that their offspring have benefitted from Wills to effect that properties are now being bought by young bums-and-stiffs who otherwise would probably be renting for the rest of their lives.

Hubby probably spends his time working.

Can be done.
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-rooty+hill-124486646

Gordon wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:55am:

Can be done. http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-rooty+hill-124486646

Herbert wouldn't have room to swing his cat on 313 sq mtr of land. How could you live on a block that tiny?

Then again, plenty of room full family from Pakistan,.

she's in her private yard, minding her own business, and the streets pervert can't handle that?

fkken ell Herb, you'd think that for $600k she's entitled to walk in her back yard in her nightie

I've been known to walk out in my back naked at times. If you don't like it don't friggen spy on your neighbours ....

John Smith wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 10:10am:

she's in her private yard, minding her own business, and the streets pervert can't handle that? fkken ell Herb, you'd think that for $600k she's entitled to walk in her back yard in her nightie I've been known to walk out in my back naked at times. If you don't like it don't friggen spy on your neighbours ....

Maybe Herbs lot is slightly higher and low fences?

Damn I miss my old unit in Bondi. The backpacker chicks next door had no curtains and weren't shy.

Gordon wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 10:14am:

John Smith wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 10:10am: she's in her private yard, minding her own business, and the streets pervert can't handle that? fkken ell Herb, you'd think that for $600k she's entitled to walk in her back yard in her nightie I've been known to walk out in my back naked at times. If you don't like it don't friggen spy on your neighbours .... Maybe Herbs lot is slightly higher and low fences? Damn I miss my old unit in Bondi. The backpacker chicks next door had no curtains and weren't shy.

Who cares about fences?

If they're bogans then what's wrong with them living in a cheap 600K house? They're exactly where they should be  :P

I mean who's heard of a 600K house?  Even units cost more these days.

Gordon wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 10:14am:

John Smith wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 10:10am: she's in her private yard, minding her own business, and the streets pervert can't handle that? fkken ell Herb, you'd think that for $600k she's entitled to walk in her back yard in her nightie I've been known to walk out in my back naked at times. If you don't like it don't friggen spy on your neighbours .... Maybe Herbs lot is slightly higher and low fences? Damn I miss my old unit in Bondi. The backpacker chicks next door had no curtains and weren't shy.

I doubt he has low fences ... Herb's always spying on his neighbours.

Gordon wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 10:14am:

The backpacker chicks next door had no curtains and weren't shy.

you should travel to Norway ....  ;)

John Smith wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 10:20am:

Gordon wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 10:14am: The backpacker chicks next door had no curtains and weren't shy. you should travel to Norway ....  ;)

I lived in that unit for about 5 years and the good thing was being backpackers they'd churn every 6 months so I'd always get fresh meat to look at.

kemal wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:02am:

This is the reason Herb. https://www.mix.com.au/shows/clairsy-matt-and-kymba/content/the-bogan-song/

;D

Good one.

Bogans or not I'm glad they've got lucky and don't have to waste their working lives paying rent.

I've seen the elderly parents of one of them come for little visits, so it's my guess they didn't even have to wait for the old folks to die.

The priority on our new NSW Premier's agenda list is 'Affordable Housing', so let's wish her 'Good Luck' with that one.

Needless to say, all it needs is for developers to stop building two-storey mansions on every 1/4 acre block that becomes available to them.

mothra wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:04am:

Why are you looking over the fence Herbie?

;D ;D ;D ;D..

dont they do that in your neck of the woods mothra?...

lucky me I am on the highest point and can therefore look into other backyards if I just stand on tippytoe on front veranda .. well can really only see heads and shoulders...but am thinking of installing a telescope thingy.. to make it more interesting......

do you have one of those herb???>..

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 11:36am:

kemal wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 9:02am: This is the reason Herb. https://www.mix.com.au/shows/clairsy-matt-and-kymba/content/the-bogan-song/ ;D Good one. Bogans or not I'm glad they've got lucky and don't have to waste their working lives paying rent. I've seen the elderly parents of one of them come for little visits, so it's my guess they didn't even have to wait for the old folks to die. The priority on our new NSW Premier's agenda list is 'Affordable Housing', so let's wish her 'Good Luck' with that one. Needless to say, all it needs is for developers to stop building two-storey mansions on every 1/4 acre block that becomes available to them.

herb no more wandering around the back yard in your jocs..... they may be camera addicts and before you know it your on youtube.... so behave.

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 11:36am:

Needless to say, all it needs is for developers to stop building two-storey mansions on every 1/4 acre block that becomes available to them.

no, what it needs is whingers like you to get off your arse, and build 4 to 6 townhouses on those same 1/4 acre blocks. Don't blame others for not sharing your ideology. talk is cheap .. you want it? go do something about it

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:03am:

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 8:49am: New neighbours have moved in next to me. She walks around her backyard in a nightgown, bare feet, and a cigarette hanging from her lips. The property was bought for just under $600,000. The couple are in their early 30's I would say. I believe in the last 10 years or so a lot of old folk have died, with the consequence that their offspring have benefitted from Wills to effect that properties are now being bought by young bums-and-stiffs who otherwise would probably be renting for the rest of their lives. Did you mean $1 600 000? That's how much a knock down shack costs in Sydney these days. Bogan/out of Sydney areas....you're looking at about a million. You must be living in some other state. NB I'm talking house on land.

I've confessed before that I'm living in Boganville where every second person is well known to the police, and the other 'second every person' simply hasn't been caught yet ....

The closer you get to the Sydney CBD, the fewer the front lawns you see, and the more concrete there is in whichever direction you look. I far prefer the grass and the trees and the flocks of galahs and cockatoos out here than the Concrete Jungle where even those ancient terrace houses cost over a million. 

mothra wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:04am:

Why are you looking over the fence Herbie?

I was trying to bum a cigarette.

Alinta wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:07am:

Do you know that they purchased the property Herb??????

It was listed for sale at nearly 600,000.

Gordon wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 9:55am:

Can be done. http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-rooty+hill-124486646

Wow. Not a bad price. I must be living at the wrong end of Sydney then.

John Smith wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 10:10am:

she's in her private yard, minding her own business, and the streets pervert can't handle that? fkken ell Herb, you'd think that for $600k she's entitled to walk in her back yard in her nightie I've been known to walk out in my back naked at times. If you don't like it don't friggen spy on your neighbours ....

... says the hypocrite who confesses to knowing the first name of 50 of his neighbours ....  ;D ;D ;D

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 11:53am:

John Smith wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 10:10am: she's in her private yard, minding her own business, and the streets pervert can't handle that? fkken ell Herb, you'd think that for $600k she's entitled to walk in her back yard in her nightie I've been known to walk out in my back naked at times. If you don't like it don't friggen spy on your neighbours .... ... says the hypocrite who confesses to knowing the first name of 50 of his neighbours ....  ;D ;D ;D

that's because I talk to them, I invite them over for drinks or food, I socialise with them  ... I don't perve at them over the friggen fence.

aren't there laws against peeping toms?

Least it might increase the value of your 1 bedroom Herbie

John Smith wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 10:19am:

Gordon wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 10:14am: Maybe Herbs lot is slightly higher and low fences?[/highlight] Damn I miss my old unit in Bondi. The backpacker chicks next door had no curtains and weren't shy. I doubt he has low fences ... Herb's always spying on his neighbours.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/275/32598250686_b77c48d4e8_m.jpg

Ever heard of Neighbourhood Watch? I'm doing a public service.

Gordon wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 10:23am:

John Smith wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 10:20am: Gordon wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 10:14am: The backpacker chicks next door had no curtains and weren't shy. you should travel to Norway ....  ;) I lived in that unit for about 5 years and the good thing was being backpackers they'd churn every 6 months so I'd always get fresh meat to look at.

A sort of pornographic kaleidoscope?

John Smith wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 11:58am:

that's because I talk to them, I invite them over for drinks or food, I socialise with them  ... I don't perve at them over the friggen fence. aren't there laws against peeping toms?

In other words you're the neighbourhood pest who's a busy-body and a sticky beak.

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 11:59am:

John Smith wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 10:19am: Gordon wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 10:14am: Maybe Herbs lot is slightly higher and low fences?[/highlight] Damn I miss my old unit in Bondi. The backpacker chicks next door had no curtains and weren't shy. I doubt he has low fences ... Herb's always spying on his neighbours. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/275/32598250686_b77c48d4e8_m.jpg Ever heard of Neighbourhood Watch? I'm doing a public service.

bet you'd use that too if it were available

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 12:04pm:

John Smith wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 11:58am: that's because I talk to them, I invite them over for drinks or food, I socialise with them  ... I don't perve at them over the friggen fence. aren't there laws against peeping toms? In other words you're the neighbourhood pest who's a busy-body and a sticky beak.

no wonder the poms kicked you out :D :D

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 11:48am:

Alinta wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 9:07am: Do you know that they purchased the property Herb??????     It was listed for sale at nearly 600,000.

Ok, but I wondered if maybe an investor purchased it and they are renting.

Anyway, as you say, good luck to them if they bought the place...

Most likely 500 of the 600k is a mortgage, on a 30+ year term.  Thats not considered a big deal these days.

Alinta wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 4:29pm:

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 11:48am: Alinta wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 9:07am: Do you know that they purchased the property Herb??????     It was listed for sale at nearly 600,000. Ok, but I wondered if maybe an investor purchased it and they are renting. Anyway, as you say, good luck to them if they bought the place...

Good thinking - you may very well be right, but the frequent visits by the retired parents would suggest otherwise. I think the old folk may have bought this for the young couple to avoid being hit by the new assets test for the Aged pension.

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 8:00pm:

Good thinking - you may very well be right, but the frequent visits by the retired parents would suggest otherwise

are you seriously trying to say that retired parents don't visit their kids very often if they're renting? 

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

you've said some stupid things in your time, but this takes the cake.

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 8:00pm:

Alinta wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 4:29pm: Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 11:48am: Alinta wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 9:07am: Do you know that they purchased the property Herb??????     It was listed for sale at nearly 600,000. Ok, but I wondered if maybe an investor purchased it and they are renting. Anyway, as you say, good luck to them if they bought the place... Good thinking - you may very well be right, but the frequent visits by the retired parents would suggest otherwise. I think the old folk may have bought this for the young couple to avoid being hit by the new assets test for the Aged pension.

In other words.....you're a male version of Mrs Mangels.

Can't be much of a life if all you do is peek through the blinds at the real world. ::)

... wrote on Feb 1^st, 2017 at 4:40pm:

Most likely 500 of the 600k is a mortgage, on a 30+ year term.  Thats not considered a big deal these days.

Hate to say it...but you're absolutely correct.

We're living in the age of million dollar mortgages now.

Actually, it's been like that here in Sydney for over a decade.

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2017 at 6:08am:

Can't be much of a life if all you do is peek through the blinds at the real world. ::)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/679/31810190844_f5d3b2d1bf_m.jpg

Isn't technology wonderful ... ?  :P :-*

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2017 at 6:27am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2nd, 2017 at 6:08am: Can't be much of a life if all you do is peek through the blinds at the real world. ::) https://farm1.staticflickr.com/679/31810190844_f5d3b2d1bf_m.jpg Isn't technology wonderful ... ?  :P :-*

Ha!

I wasn't expecting that come back.  :P

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2017 at 6:35am:

Lord Herbert wrote on Feb 2nd, 2017 at 6:27am: Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2nd, 2017 at 6:08am: Can't be much of a life if all you do is peek through the blinds at the real world. ::) https://farm1.staticflickr.com/679/31810190844_f5d3b2d1bf_m.jpg Isn't technology wonderful ... ?  :P :-* Ha! I wasn't expecting that come back.  :P

My genius is legendary.  ::)

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2017 at 6:13am:

... wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 4:40pm: Most likely 500 of the 600k is a mortgage, on a 30+ year term.  Thats not considered a big deal these days. Hate to say it...but you're absolutely correct. We're living in the age of million dollar mortgages now. Actually, it's been like that here in Sydney for over a decade.

Parking spots regularly go for $400k

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2017 at 6:58am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2nd, 2017 at 6:13am: ... wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 4:40pm: Most likely 500 of the 600k is a mortgage, on a 30+ year term.  Thats not considered a big deal these days. Hate to say it...but you're absolutely correct. We're living in the age of million dollar mortgages now. Actually, it's been like that here in Sydney for over a decade. Parking spots regularly go for $400k

If you have a unit in the appropriate area but with no parking.....it would be worth the investment IMO.

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2017 at 7:02am:

Gordon wrote on Feb 2nd, 2017 at 6:58am: Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2nd, 2017 at 6:13am: ... wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 4:40pm: Most likely 500 of the 600k is a mortgage, on a 30+ year term.  Thats not considered a big deal these days. Hate to say it...but you're absolutely correct. We're living in the age of million dollar mortgages now. Actually, it's been like that here in Sydney for over a decade. Parking spots regularly go for $400k If you have a unit in the appropriate area but with no parking.....it would be worth the investment IMO.

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/bondi-beach-parking-spot-costs-more-than-a-porshe/news-story/964119e91a2e76d52bf45c14a1d91716

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2017 at 7:09am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2nd, 2017 at 7:02am: Gordon wrote on Feb 2nd, 2017 at 6:58am: Lisa Jones wrote on Feb 2nd, 2017 at 6:13am: ... wrote on Feb 1st, 2017 at 4:40pm: Most likely 500 of the 600k is a mortgage, on a 30+ year term.  Thats not considered a big deal these days. Hate to say it...but you're absolutely correct. We're living in the age of million dollar mortgages now. Actually, it's been like that here in Sydney for over a decade. Parking spots regularly go for $400k If you have a unit in the appropriate area but with no parking.....it would be worth the investment IMO. http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/bondi-beach-parking-spot-costs-more-than-a-porshe/news-story/964119e91a2e76d52bf45c14a1d91716

Not at all surprised by this.

Back in the mid 90's we owned a unit in that area.

It was a 2 bedder with ocean views. It unfortunately had no off street parking. I hated living there for a number of reasons.

Coming home after a tough day at the office...I spent half an hr chasing a parking spot so I could get into my home. Plus I found it too claustrophobic....nowhere to hang my washing except a verandah. Within 6 months, we were out of there. I was expecting and it became clear the place was not going to work for us. We needed a REAL HOME.

Anyway...we bought it for 250K.

We then put a new kitchen and bathroom in it.....painted it white and polished its floors whilst we looked around for a garage to come up for sale within the unit complex. Those renovations cost us around $50K.

We were eventually able to secure a car SPACE not a GARAGE. It had its own CT....and cost us $60K.

After the divorce.....my ex was given the unit.

NB. I was given the matrimonial home.

That unit's current worth?

$1.2 million.

NB. Original investment : $420K?

Fast forward 20 yrs : $1.2 million.

Off street parking played a role in this equation.

Without it...the unit would be worth far less.

Anyway....