Crime and property

22/2/2011

http://news.domain.com.au/domain/real-estate-news/blogs/talking-property/crime-and-property-prices/20110220-1b0sa.html
Read the article above and answer the following questions:
Would you buy a house a pretty bad crime had been committed?
How much importance do you give to an area's crime levels when buying or choosing where to rent?
If Australian police went down the path of the UK in putting a crime map online, would you check it before you bought?
Comments due by Monday 7th March, 2011

23 Comments

Jack Beedaman link

23/2/2011 01:29:21 am

I wouldn't even consider it before buying a house. I guess i would put in a little research to see who was living in the area, but if i was a grown adult looking to buy my first house, i wouldn't be that concerned...

If crime had been committed in the house before, i may be a little wary, but it would not stop me considering the purchase.Lightning rarely strikes twice, and if, for example, a robber had stolen from the house once, it would be a bad move to go a second time, as it would make it easier for police to track them.

If there was a crime map, I believe i may check it, it would be worth checking.

Aaron Noble!

23/2/2011 01:36:24 am

You are insane Jack! I wouldn't want my house broken into!

I would be one of the majority of people who would check the internet for info about the house I am about to buy.

What happened to the Gonzales' was just awful.

Jack Beedaman

1/3/2011 02:24:30 am

Well done :P

I would check the net, but as the phrase goes 'lightning never strikes twice', It wouldnt be a MAJOR factor in my decision to purchase a house.

If a peadophile lives within 5 kms of my house, and it brings the house price down by $25000, all the better for me, I would just use the money to buy a good security system (or a playstation...).

Aaron Noble

1/3/2011 04:56:20 am

1. I would not buy a house that a bad crime was committed in (unless the price is marked down by over $3,000). It really doesn't matter.

2. I place very much importance on the amount of crime in the place where I wish to buy a house. I don't want to be robbed, killed or molested.

3. I would look at the police crime map becauseit looks like a very good resource.

Kim Son kee

1/3/2011 01:54:09 pm

Q1. In regards to buying a house that a pretty bad crime was committed in I would certainly not buy that house unless it was really low price and was my last option before living on the streets.

Q2. When buying or choosing where to rent the importance of crime levels really matters to me I think almost everyone will automatically fear for their genuine safety and steer clear of these crime areas.

Q3. Well I would check the police website and check the crime hot spots most definitely before I bought.

Mia Power

2/3/2011 01:54:36 pm

1. Would you buy a house a pretty bad crime had been committed in?
No, i would much rather have a house that has been safe for the previous owners.

2.How much importance do you give to an area's crime levels when buying or choosing where to rent?
A high importance, i want a safe area

3.If Australian police went down the path of the UK in putting a crime map online, would you check it before you bought?
Definitely

nikitaa dupont

6/3/2011 11:26:32 am

Would you buy a house a pretty bad crime had been committed?
Crimes such as being broken into, things being stolen, etc never really comes up when buying a house, so that wouldn't bother me. If it was a really bad crime, such as murder, than i would never buy the house. I'm too superstitious .

How much importance do you give to an area's crime levels when buying or choosing where to rent?
i would personally like to live in a area with a low crime rate, but then again i would like to live in a place that was convient when it comes to shopping, school, etc. Evidently the importance of an area's crime levels varys for me.

If Australian police went down the path of the UK in putting a crime map online, would you check it before you bought?
It would definitley be interesting to see what types of crime have been commited in certain areas, so yes. Although it would make myself more aware when it comes to actually buying houses .

charlyn agius

7/3/2011 12:27:30 am

Would you buy a house a pretty bad crime had been committed?
It really depends on how bad the crime was. If it was something small like a robbery, i would still buy it but if it was really bad, like a murder, then no i would not.

How much importance do you give to an area's crime levels when buying or choosing where to rent?

I think checking the crime levels is really important. I would rather live in a nice, safe neighbourhood than one where it would be likely for my house to get broken into.

If Australian police went down the path of the UK in putting a crime map online, would you check it before you bought?
Yes i definitely would

Briony K

8/3/2011 02:40:24 pm

1. If a pretty bad crime had been committed in the house i was going to buy say like murder then no i personally wouldn't.

2. I think checking an areas when buying a house would be really usefull, i would check it when buying a house because i would want to live in a safe area.

3. Yes :)

Rachel Thomas

9/3/2011 01:50:04 am

1. I wouldn't but a house that a very big crime has been committed, as i would feel that a crime like that would happen again.

2.I find it very important that a house I would buy, is in a safe area, for me and my family to live there.

3. I would definitely check the crime map before i buy, living in a safe area, for me, is important

dayna Taliana

9/3/2011 10:41:59 am

i would buy a house on a street where A crime was committed, if there was more than one problem on the street i dont think id ove there

i would consider the crime rates

yes i would check it :D

Chloe Taylor

10/3/2011 12:13:50 am

1. I wouldn't ever feel comfortable living in a house, street or area where crimes had previously been committed. It would always be in my mind which I don't think it would be a very healthy lifestyle so no, i would not buy a house in an area where crimes have been committed.

2. A very high importance. Personally for the safety of myself and my family I'd want to live in a peaceful and safe area.

3.I would always check a crime map if Australian Police went down the path of UK.

Emily Carroll

14/3/2011 02:07:24 pm

i would never buy a house that a crime has been committed in.
i would rather not live in an area where many crimes have been committed because it sends the vibe that there isn't much safety about the town.
yes i i would check a crime map if Australia went down the path of the UK

Ashleigh Hinds .

14/3/2011 02:44:55 pm

Question 1.
No i would not buy a house where a bad crime has been commited ; Like a serious crime such as Murder .

Question 2.
Yes i would , i would not live in an area/house that had high level of crime rate.

Question 3.
Yes , i would check it before i brought a house.

Eoin Montford

14/3/2011 03:30:52 pm

No i wouldn't buy a house in a bad crime area especially if i had a family. Why should i put my family at risk just for a house?
If i was buying a house yes the crime rate around the area would effect if i buy it or not i shouldn't need to put my self and my family at risk just so we have a place to leave i would look a house in a better area. Yeah it might be more expensive but i can't put a price on my families safety.
If Australia did put a crime map online of course i would check it to make sure the area is suitable for my kids to grow up in.

Stephanie Borak

14/3/2011 04:07:27 pm

1. No i would probably not buy a house where something bad has happened or it was a dodgy street because when i go to buy a house i want it to be a safe place for me where i can relax and not have to worry about being robbed or attacked etc.

2. Crime levels in an area i think are very important. If you are oblivious to these facts or they are not available to you then you could either be in a lot of danger and or non at all, so knowing the crime levels are an important factor.

3. If the Australian police did do this i think i would check it before i buy just to see what im actually getting myself into.

Dominique Lahood

14/3/2011 11:24:14 pm

crime can occur anywhere. Crime is such a broad term, that it is so hard to say if i live in a certain area i will never have to experience crime. I personally would not like to live in a home which was once used as a drug house or a slaughter mansion, just because I think its eary.

I'd like to live in an area that is stable I know no area will ever be perfect, but then that may be because of private violence e.g domestic violence between a boyfriend or girl friend, instead of public violence such as people getting mugged everyday. I'd prefer a publicly safe area because I don't want to be afraid of where i live.

If there was a crime map I would check it because I don't want to live in a street where I know I'd be compromising my safety.

Nick Collins

15/3/2011 10:50:19 am

I would buy a house if a crime had been committed there but it depends what it was if it was a robbery or adultery then it wouldn't really matter but if it was a murder then i wouldn't really wanna buy it.

I would give it great importance if there were any crimes happening around an area because ofcourse i wouldnt want it to happen to me.

yes i would check the map before i bought a house to see if the crime levels were high or low.

Catherine Finucane

15/3/2011 02:09:21 pm

I would not buy a house where a crime had been committed. I would always be weary of whether it will happen again. I wouldn't be able to stand in the room where someone was murdered, it would scare me a lot. However, if it was a crime like robbery or breaking and entering, I would probably buy it.

If there were crimes happening in the area, I would definitely not buy it. I wouldn't want my family or myself to get hurt.

I would check the map before I bought a house.

Dimitri Sakiris

16/3/2011 01:16:23 am

I wouldn't buy a house that has been included in a crime.
I would pay attention with the amount of crime that takes place in the area
I would talk to the police for more info

Nathaniel Thomas

23/3/2011 09:34:21 am

if i was older and had a family i wouldnt want to live in an area with high crime rates because i wouldnt feel my family was safe

I'Esha Habib

30/3/2011 04:56:46 am

I would never buy that house, especially knowing that there was a crime committed in the house. I would clarify and double check the area by phoning real estates, police and even asking bystanders and the locals and the crime map for the area.

I would definitely consider my families safety before i move into a crime related area

Eamonn

30/5/2011 10:42:08 am

I would not even conentemplate on buying a house that had a crime commitied in it!

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