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作者: byanca 時間: 2011-10-28 10:21 標題: 用同一個價錢在烈市買小單位還是在素里買townhouse

今天有很多問題, 剛在另一個forum問了同一個問題, 不好意思若你重複看到.

因為需要一個較大的空間, 考慮到底應在烈市買一個兩房兩廁的單位(780-820sq ft), 還是在素里近Delta & Nordel Way買一個新的townhouse(1500sq ft).  在烈市的一個比較新or全新的單位最少是$380,000.  Surrey的townhouse是$365,000(已包稅).

我日常生活和工作都在Richmond, 現在不用車.  但若搬到Surrey, 便可能需要買一輛車. 而且上下班會堵車.  其實平常不堵車由Surrey到Richmond只是廿多分鐘, 堵車大約45分鐘.

有在Surrey而在Richmond工作的朋友分享下意見嗎?
另外, 印象中Surrey治安比較差, 現在好點嗎?
有本來在Richmond住的朋友搬到Surrey後覺得選擇對了嗎?  為什麼?

作者: Lik 時間: 2011-10-28 10:39

The worst area in Surrey is Whalley. North Delta is kind of close to Whalley, but I think it is already far enough such that things aren't nearly as bad as Whalley.

The important thing about traffic is that you have to beat the morning and evening rushes. How flexible are your work hours? Can your family schedule accommodate your need to beat the traffic rush? Those are questions we cannot answer for you.

In addition to Central Richmond and Delta, have you also considered the Queensborough area? There are a lot of new developments there, and I am pretty sure there are units in your price range as well, although I don't know how spacious those units are. Queensborough is definitely a new booming community.

-Lik

作者: librazhy 時間: 2011-10-28 11:06

if you 日常生活和工作都在Richmond, buy in richmond or buy in surrey?
if you 若搬到Surrey上下班會堵車, do you like to waste time in traffic?
and if you 印象中Surrey治安比較差...

作者: ricrick 時間: 2011-10-28 11:26

i haven't lived in surrey, but i have been going back and forth from richmond to surrey for school everyday b4. i can just tell you, i hate it. my time is more valuable than suck in the traffic. when there is an accident, it is common that you have to be stuck for 2+hrs
i think i would stay in richmond as it is more convenient, unless, you don't need to get out from surrey often

作者: lo_pak 時間: 2011-10-28 12:35

本帖最後由 lo_pak 於 2011-10-28 12:38 編輯

Normal practice for "PURE" investment (not including self residence), buy a smaller place in the city area is always better than a larger place in sub-urban (no worries about renting out and the rent income is quite stable).

But for self residence, there are always some factors you have to take into account.

1) Daily travel time to work and shopping;
2) Quality of living;
3) Schools and facilities for children if you have any;
4) Security of the local community (security is usually better in new community);
5) Environment;
... etc. you name it...

Have you considered Ladner?

The spot you pick in the Surrey area has a bit of problem in terms of the unconditional and uncontrolable smell generating from the sewage treatment plant on Annacis Island nearby, especially in the summer...

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2011-10-28 12:44

本帖最後由 Catpiano 於 2011-10-28 12:48 編輯

Find a job in Surrey area ?

作者: B2L2 時間: 2011-10-28 13:38

We now live at Queensborough and we love it. But we don't go to Richmond for work, so our case is different than yours.

Queensborough : It is located in between Richmond and Surrey, half of your traffic jam time.

At least there is no bridge between Queensborough and Richmond. Price in Queensborough is in between Richmond and Surrey. It is close to Annacis Island but the location we at, I never notice the smelt that people complaint about from the sewage treatment plant. It is an Indian community but not as strong as those in Surrey.

We have Walmart and Casino, but don't have any Chinese restaurants like Richmond (except Kirin which I can't afford to go everyday).

Have a look at the Queensborough and Hamilton area.

作者: FiChai 時間: 2011-10-28 14:35

If I were you, I personally won't concern too much about the location of work must be closed to my home. Unless I planned to work for the current company or to work in the same area for at least quite a few years. Or else, how if I move to another work location, then I "have to" move again all because of the job changed?

In fact, not all areas in Surrey are bad. For example, South Surrey is much better than North Surrey to my POV. And yes, house prices could vary a lot in different cities/areas. You have to set your priority and comfort/sacrifice level to choose the home that fits most of your needs. All cities/areas have their own pros and cons, but no, nothing is going to be "perfect", the idea is to make your "best" choice among the selection within that period of time.

作者: fibbi 時間: 2011-10-28 14:53

If I were you, I would still pick Richmond. Because as you said, you would need to buy a new car if you move to Surrey. Gas, maintainance all cost $$$. Also, time spent on traffic...I wouldn't prefer to do so.
And if you need bigger space because of kids, also consider the school district as well.

作者: 快樂牛郎 時間: 2011-10-28 15:01

i think people's time are generally worth nothing in Vancouver so long commute is ok

作者: byanca 時間: 2011-10-28 15:18

Someone also mentioned that the housing price will not go up much in Surrey for the next couple years at least because Surrey has too much land. So, they can build a lot of new houses in Surrey.

And yes....I think buying a new car is kinda a waste because the car itself is not experience but gas, insurance...is gonna add up.

I just checked Queensborough on MLS but I don't see many listings....are there any new development there?

作者: tsumorichisato 時間: 2011-10-28 15:50

http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDe ... mp;PidKey=797933579

There is open house tomorrow, you can at least check it out. It's not brand new though.

作者: fibbi 時間: 2011-10-28 15:50

Does it have to be brand new? I think within 5 yrs are still ok?

作者: ricrick 時間: 2011-10-28 16:42

Someone also mentioned that the housing price will not go up much in Surrey for the next couple year ...
byanca 發表於 2011-10-28 15:18

do you really need to buy new house in richmond? what about order, but bigger house for the same price

作者: Nam 時間: 2011-10-28 17:58

I would not lives in surrey and richmond, dun like richmond lifestyle... its ok to be there once in awhile to eat but not for living, surrey.... the communte is too long.... in summer time it is worst....i used to work atvport kells few yrs ago, morning will be 30-35 minutes on hwy (speed average120), after work, unless i leave office at 730 or 8, worst record took me 2 hrs from port kells to north bby......bcuz of car accident... i literally sat in car btwn port mann and ikea for an hour, not moving at all....

作者: byanca 時間: 2011-10-29 21:54

I went to the open house today. I think this neighbor is quite nice. The price is pretty good too but it's facing the hwy...so I'll keep my eyes on the other listings around this area.

I don't need to buy a brand new place but it's better to be within 5 yrs old because the repair fee for old building can be very very expensive...

I keep hearing that now is the buyer's market....so I'll see if I can find an apartment with a resonable size and price in Richmond...if not...I can always go back to Surrey because they have lots of new development.

作者: FiChai 時間: 2011-10-29 22:40

Yes, we can call it's a buyer's market, for the market usually slows down in winter, means less people want to buy properties, and that's more likely for serious buyers to ask for a better bargain if the sellers really want to sell out their property during this time.

作者: yogi 時間: 2011-11-4 08:52

The only thing I can tell you about living in Surrey is that travelling to and from work will be the bane of your life. Like Nam says, if there's an accident , you will be stuck for over an hour - if you are lucky. Even if there's no accident, the merging lanes in some areas slow down the traffic and there will be jams too.

One downside to all the developments happening in Surrey is that there are not enough schools. They keep building homes to lure young families but the province/city/school district do not have the money to build any new schools.

Anyway, think of your long term plan. Good luck.

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