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Member Since 06/12/2019
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bluegumflat replied to caitsith01 on Severe Noise Issue in Our Apartment, Any Help Is Much Appreciated!
I mentioned caveat emptor but I didnt say for the OP to suck it up - rather pursue other avenues. Pursuing the vendor/agent for…
24/06/2025 - 09:26
bluegumflat replied to sekaisan on Severe Noise Issue in Our Apartment, Any Help Is Much Appreciated!
Who investigates and then enforces the EPA rules in NSW? Here in SA it is normally Local Government - at least in the first instance. An…
24/06/2025 - 09:16
bluegumflat replied to Drakesy on Severe Noise Issue in Our Apartment, Any Help Is Much Appreciated!
You cant build and sell an apartment that isnt fit for purpose. So this does not appear to be a case of lack of due diligence. I guess it…
23/06/2025 - 14:41
bluegumflat replied to shaybisc on Severe Noise Issue in Our Apartment, Any Help Is Much Appreciated!
For structural defects. Caveat emptor for nuisance neighbours.
23/06/2025 - 12:03
bluegumflat replied to chadnchady on Severe Noise Issue in Our Apartment, Any Help Is Much Appreciated!
I don't disagree with this, only adding a counter that private building certifiers have been getting some kickback in recent times and if…
23/06/2025 - 10:08
bluegumflat commented on Severe Noise Issue in Our Apartment, Any Help Is Much Appreciated!
You need to know who is the responsible authority for noise and disturbance. Read the Acoustic report carefully, they may say who is…
22/06/2025 - 15:56
bluegumflat commented on $2699 HP 15.6'' Zbook G10 (15.6'' FHD Touch, Intel Core i7-13700H CPU, NVIDIA RTX 2000 GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD) @ Emporium
I know peeps using ZBooks for 3D point cloud work who are v happy with the product. I normally lean Dell Precision for workstations....…
14/06/2024 - 13:05
bluegumflat replied to Mr Bob Dobalina on $2699 HP 15.6'' Zbook G10 (15.6'' FHD Touch, Intel Core i7-13700H CPU, NVIDIA RTX 2000 GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD) @ Emporium
Quadro series tho. A solid GPU for work use and comparable to 40 series?
14/06/2024 - 12:03
bluegumflat replied to mouzii on Cat Propulsion Composite Work Boots (Honey Reset, Black, Green/Black) $79.99 + $12.99 Del ($0 C&C/ $150 Order) @ CAT Workwear
I use Steelblue workboots regularly for bushwalking and camping. They are fine. I wouldnt want to go hard core with an o/night pack tho.…
11/06/2024 - 13:56
bluegumflat commented on Advice on Replacing an Old Free-Standing Oven with One with Induction Cooktop
We have had a Belling 60cm freestanding double electric oven with induction top for about 8 years. Its been a very handy little beast until…
23/11/2023 - 09:14
bluegumflat replied to Raj09 on [Used] Surface Pro 5 Intel i5-7300u 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 10 + Keyboard $191.20 ($186.42 eBay Plus) Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER
+1, bought from them a few times via ebay and website and very happy with the experience. One faulty monitor was replaced smoothly and in…
20/09/2023 - 09:39
bluegumflat commented on Will home battery storage REALLY come down in price?
Great thread. I was having this convo just last night with neighbours. I dont think battery prices will rapidly drop any time soon. As for…
30/07/2023 - 15:49
bluegumflat replied to ozbar on Apple iPhone 11 (64GB) White/Black $657 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/C&C/ to Metro) @ Officeworks / $657 Delivered @ Amazon AU
2020 SE at under $200 seems to fit the bill. EBay Refurb resellers my pref. a little more at Coles.
28/07/2023 - 21:56
bluegumflat replied to bluegumflat on Apple iPhone 11 (64GB) White/Black $657 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/C&C/ to Metro) @ Officeworks / $657 Delivered @ Amazon AU
fwiw - 12mini has 5G. 11 has slightly better battery (due to no 5G?) and bigger than 12mini.
28/07/2023 - 10:15
bluegumflat replied to jv on Apple iPhone 11 (64GB) White/Black $657 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/C&C/ to Metro) @ Officeworks / $657 Delivered @ Amazon AU
12mini $455 - Ebay Green Gadgets (excellent grade). REFU20.…
28/07/2023 - 09:28
bluegumflat replied to Euphemistic on Seeking Advice on Next Car Purchase - EV/PHEV or Petrol?
Nissan Ariya another eg. A TeslaY competitor. Maybe next year.
22/07/2023 - 14:18
bluegumflat commented on Seeking Advice on Next Car Purchase - EV/PHEV or Petrol?
Sorry to broaden the options but I was told by Goodcar co that their second hand EV Japanese imports are also eligible for the lease…
22/07/2023 - 09:59
bluegumflat commented on Claiming Reimbursement of Cost from an Inaccurate Survey done by Surveyor?
Posters are right in that including neighbouring trees may not have been in the scope of the survey instruction. Generally, surveyors…
26/12/2022 - 09:03
bluegumflat replied to azero on Neighbour Refusing Access to The Boundary Wall
So, this depends. Normally, no, the survey report is yours and you can supply it to the neighbour or not. Some states (SA for eg) require…
22/12/2022 - 12:15
bluegumflat replied to thom on Neighbour Refusing Access to The Boundary Wall
I dont know why you would need a court order. It is a legal right stated clearly in legislation. Police escort the surveyor on if…
22/12/2022 - 11:53
bluegumflat replied to bluegumflat on Neighbour Refusing Access to The Boundary Wall
Oh, and I agree with the attempts to reduce conflict. Ask nicely - say you dont want to get a surveyor involved and just want to be in…
22/12/2022 - 09:35
bluegumflat replied to thom on Neighbour Refusing Access to The Boundary Wall
Hey thom, Licensed surveyors have rights of access onto private property. States vary on how this is enacted - some require specific forms…
22/12/2022 - 09:30
bluegumflat commented on Neighbour Refusing Access to The Boundary Wall
Foolsgold is right. Threaten to hire a surveyor; the neighbour must allow them in to do their job of surveying the boundary. They might be…
22/12/2022 - 08:05
bluegumflat joined OzBargain.
Welcome aboard!
06/12/2019 - 12:17