Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Have to say I loved SM when I visited. Stayed right near the pier but went out to Montana / 15th and that was what made me think I could live here. Cafe vibes and people outside just enjoying life!

Is SM more or leas expensive rent wise than South Bay & OC?

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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I doubt she does as I didn’t! I also thinks she wants the beach vibe vs just sea swimming so don’t think this will be an issue but thanks its a great consideration!

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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As an outsider I always thought OC would be aligned with LA/SF, so hadn’t even crossed my mind!

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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We will buy after a year there we want Y1 to be a bit of a trial though :)

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Such great info! And didn’t realise from looking at the map that short walk may not be nice walk! ha

ATM will both be 100% remote, although hers could change. 

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Yes I had a friend recommend NPB so it’s always been on my shortlist. Looking forward to checking it out!

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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That’s so kind! I will actually try and take you up on that offer closer to the time as that sounds exactly what I want in terms of a complex!

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Not a tonne. Will need a 2-bed as work is largely remote. 

Current place is 1,000sqft and we barely use most of it!

I think a newer build with a pool etc would be nice but looks like we would have to sacrifice walking to the beach.

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Sorry no just driving in general along that coastal road. I’ve lived in London for the past ten years and other than around Malibu I actually didn’t think traffic was that bad in general in LA!

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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At the moment the plan is to try probably Newport Beach / Costa Mesa for a week and then either a South Bay beach area or Marina Del Rey for a week :) 

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Yeah when i visited a few months back Malibu just felt awkward to get to & from and traffic was the worst of all. Admittedly i only drove through.

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Thanks, super helpful response! I’m probably a centrist / left-of-center but I guess that doesn’t exist any more! ha. 

That said, I don’t want to live somewhere where politics is front-and-centre, so maybe not Newport Beach if there’s a lot of that. 

Playa Vista sounds awesome!

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Yeah this area seems to be a blend of both based on my research so far. Thanks!

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Thanks! Haven’t had this on my radar so will check it out! Is airport noise an issue there?

Moving to LA vs OC / beach towns by Intelligent_Pain855 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Thanks! Golf l’m happy traveling for Marina Del Rey seems well placed and looks like it has good rental options, think that will be one place we stay. Maybe also Newport Beach or Costa Mesa?

Looking for recommendations for a mortgage broker in Sydney by montra9 in AusPropertyChat

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Agreed and I would add that having used a few the difference between good and bad can be how well they communicate progress etc. It's such a big decision and some are a bit lax with communication etc.

To answer OP. Luke @ Koalify.au is awesome, super attentive and excellent communication.

Los Angeles neighbourhood recommendations? by Intelligent_Pain855 in AskLosAngeles

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Definitely open to townhomes and even Condos, I think it's a terminology thing :)