Tip Seven: Water and city views rule
Enjoying water or CBD views is a major plus for any suburb. “In Seaford, Victoria, for example, buying on the beachside of the freeway commands an additional $100,000 more than similar properties on the eastern side of the freeway,” Parker explains. “The gap between beachside and non-beachside properties is increasing each year, making it more unaffordable for many new homebuyers and investors to get into the beachside market.”