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The only stuff I can afford on a revised budget without their help is shitty student dogboxes, smaller and darker than I have now.
I need to move. My neighbours are unhinged. But I can't afford to do it.
What am I going to do?
What I would do is take the money from my parents, find an apartment that suited me, get my siblings on board and sell it to my parents like a champion real estate agent. What a great location, it's safe, you'll love it here, we need to hurry on this because it's not raining apartments at the moment etc.
Re-set, re-group and go forward. This you can do. If it's 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 I'm not sure it's effect has made it into real estate prices yet.
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 that’s 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.
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. It's low floor and has at least 1 daily scooter user. Avoid the apartments at Foots Hopkins/whitehall. I ramble ...
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 we'd viewed in West Melbourne. I'd be willing to live there. Happily so
I'd consider Docklands, but hadn't previously been looking there. The idea got nixed under the original plan because Docklands apartments tend to have quite small bedrooms (which didn't suit my parents). If it's 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 "can get into the centre quickly" 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 don't like my current neighbours!
Go Docklands! Maybe look for an ex-rental being sold so that the overseas landlord doesn't 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 .....