I live in a townhouse with a shared driveway. A couple of months ago, a young family moved in. On my early morning jogs, I'd see the husband go to work. We made small talk and he told me that he …
Hi OzTechies, At my new property, the NBN is Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC). What would you recommend as a good router? I want fast speeds (as fast as I can get on a 250/25 plan) and strong signal for …
FareEvader on 01/04/2024 - 18:07 on Yarra Valley Water
Yarra Valley Water (YVW) is committing systemic fraud! On top of the standard charge for water usage, we're also being charged for: sewer usage charge where the cost increases with the amount …
The standard recommendation is to service your car every 10,000km or 12 months, whichever comes first… but do you really need to service it every 12 months even if you don't drive it …
Hi all, A disgruntled conveynacer is holding my property settlement hostage and is attempting to extort me. There were red flags immediately when he was constantly spelling my name wrong (I have …
My fellow cheapscapes, The Xiaomi/Mi Air Purifier HEPA filters range from $80-$90 each. Non-branded ones cost $30-$40. I obviously want to save money so I'm open to trying the non-branded. …
My fellow cheapscapes, Has anyone engaged the services of a Buyer's Agent for buying properties to invest? I've been looking into using one but not convinced if they add any …
Hi OzLegal, A mid-tier commercial law firm has been acting for me on a litigation matter over the last 6 months. In the beginning, they made some effort to understand and take on the case - all …
I've always been with Telstra/Optus for my mobile and I'm looking to switch to TPG as the plans are much cheaper and Optus sport is no longer free. As the old saying goes, you get what you …
I'm heading to Europe next month and everyone I've spoken to has warned me about getting mugged and/or scammed. I've done some research and can spot the obvious street scammer, …
Everytime I try to sell something on Gumtree, I get the classic scam message: "Hi, I'm away on business, can I transfer you and send for a courier?" It's time to turn the tables. …
With the stock market and crypto market crashing, I'm diversifying into gold. Just kidding, I'm going to be buying a gold ring (popping the question) and want to ensure that the stamped …
What is OzBargain's tyre brand of choice? I currently have Pirelli P Zero run flat tyres which are on the pricey side… but I don't want to want to comprimise on safety and want …
I'm looking for advice on how to recoup funds I lent to a friend. My friend asked to borrow $10k to pay legal fees related to the settlement of an investment scheme. I regret lending him money …
Will you be completing the upcoming 2021 Census? I'm keen to see the community's sentiment and trust in the Government/ABS. It says on the website that you could get fined if you …
Bargain hunters, I'm spending more time at home as WFH, so it's time to invest in an air purifier. What features are a must? What brand/model do you own? How much did you spend on …
What are some common household items do you buy in bulk to save money? I'll share my list: toothpaste (2-year shelf-life) toilet paper (even pre-covid lol) rice (I have ~7x10kg bags of rice …
Hi, Looking to save money on my water bill so I am investing in a 3000L water tank. Will be using the water for the pool and garden. Been quoted $1500 + delivery, is this a fair deal? Where did …
Hi OzLegal, I'm taking my tenant (commercial) to VCAT as he is refusing to pay agreed rent and monies owed. I had previously conferred with the Victorian Small Business Commission, whereby my …
Salut, First time selling a property. How much commission should I pay my real estate agent? They've asked for 3% negotiable. Would 2% be a fair offer? Property details: Location: Regional …
Ate toast with honey at my girlfriend's. Her house uses Capilano and I was turned off as it previously had been exposed for being "fake honey". What brand does your household use? …
Fellow bargain hunters, I am planning to move interstate (from Melbourne to Sydney). Any tips/advice on moving interstate would be appreciated. Would removalists be the easiest option? If so, any …
I'm angry because I've only had my mattress for about 4 years and it's starting to sag in the middle (I weigh <70kg). I spent $500 for a single size mattress, so definitely not …
Building a home office/WFH space in the spare bedroom. Not looking to spend too much, would appreciate your money saving tips or better products. Where can I find a bargain for the following …
So with regional travel/holidaying now allowed, I'd like to take the Mrs somewhere nice in regional NSW/VIC (we are residents of both). Somewhere within 3 hours drive of CBD, private place (not …
Hi, I'm comparing NBN plans and I'm thinking of paying extra for premium speed (100/40), however, the connection to my house will be Fibre to the Curb (FTTC). What's your experience …
Ozb, As a safety precaution, I don't want to give my password out for the wifi that I use at home. So I'm thinking I should set up an additional wifi network for when I have guests come …
Hi, Looking to invest in a quality pair of daily shoes for corporate work. The fellas in the office all wear R.M. Williams and seem happy. Can anyone attest to the quality of R.M. Williams boots? …
Hello, I require the services of professional residential cleaners. The whole house needs cleaning (3 bathrooms & toilets, 3 bedrooms, kitchen & oven, dining room, living rooms) It can be a …
Greetings, Let me start by saying that I understand that fees are how real estate agencies make money, but this is OzBargain, so I don't want to pay more than I need to. I recently bought a …
G'day! I'm applying for an Operational Risk Analyst position at a big company (banking industry), currently I'm at stage 2 of 3. Stage 2 is a case study, BYO laptop. I was told …
My fellow bargain hunters, Some workplaces (usually big companies) offer their employees a Corporate Employee Purchase Program (EPP). This benefits the employee by offering them a discount on goods …
So I went to a new hair salon for a haircut which I liked and they upsold me on a "Suavecito Hair Pomade" which I bought because I was out of hair product anyway. The first red flag was …
Greetings, I'm looking at buying an investment property next week and seeking your advice on any tips/strategies to win at a public auction I've been to many auctions before and I've …
Greetings, I'm travelling to Perth WA for 8 days at the end of the year. There are 10 of us, we are planning on doing some sightseeing and exploring so Uber/Taxi would be too expensive to …
Hi everyone, I'd like to know your opinion on the resale of tickets at an exorbitant price. I've heard people buying tickets to concerts/music festivals at a mark-up of anywhere between …
Hey everyone, Someone hit my dad's car in a car park. There was a witness who provided the other party's vehicle details. We have contacted the other party (via the police who were …
Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy an investment property (commercial) in regional Victoria. I've seen a few properties in Shepparton and Bendigo that are within my budget. I already own a …
Hello all, Recently, I've entered a few (maybe 10-15) competitions that were on the highlighted page of OzBargain. To enter, you obviously have to provide your email address. Coincidentally, …
