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by cannabisceo 2787 days ago
Land value, which is a proxy for better infrastructure, has dramatically increased.

The cost of improvements on land has decreased.

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Mostly yes, but it does depend on what you like. Hardwood floors, handmade brick (as opposed to the 9 variations that come out the factory), hardwood weatherboards and nice stonework are not in my price range. Labour used to be cheap and it’s the labour that makes a place somewhere I’d like to be.
That's also why a lot of that antique furniture is so nice, which the current stuff is crap.