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| Member Since | 22/01/2023 |
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Chewy2221 commented on Replacement for 9-Year-Old Dishwasher
Am I missing something. We bought a dishwasher a few years ago and it was ok when we had lots of dishes after Xmas lunch etc. Apart from…
ETFs or shares in listed property trusts will give you property exposure. I would not invest in unlisted property trusts as I believe that…
Chewy2221 commented on Inheritance What Do I Do?
Active or passive investor? This is probably the first question you need to answer. Perhaps have a read of articles on smartmoney.com.au.…
Chewy2221 commented on Where/How Do I Start in Investing?
There are plenty of "gurus" out there who will provide you with information (for a fee). Most of this information is freely available. If…
Chewy2221 commented on Solar Quotes Sold to Origin
The solar marketplace is littered with failed companies. It is probably smart for "solar quotes" operator to take the money - and run. The…
Chewy2221 commented on Property near a Transmission Tower
Every property has pros and cons. We bought a property on a flat block & were flooded out 2 years later. We immediately thought that we…
Chewy2221 commented on TRS - Tourist Refund Scheme - JB Receipt
Start your TRS claim electronically to generate a QR code. They will "zap" your QR code & probably take a cursory look at your receipt.…
Chewy2221 commented on Gerni Pressure Washer - 5000 Vs 7300
Bought a pressure washer in 2014 & I thought I would use it a lot more than I actually do. It will probably go out with the next hard waste…
Chewy2221 commented on 10 Days China Tour from SYD/MEL $888 Per Person Twin Share ($500 Solo Surcharge) @ TripADeal
I am told that the public toilets consist of a hole in the ground - not up to a Western standard. Would anyone else wish to comment. This…
Chewy2221 commented on Do You Support A Cashless Society?
A "discount for cash" seems to be an outdated concept but it is something I would support.
I have heard that it is relatively easy to get a Belgium passport. Once granted, then you could live in any of the EU countries. Might be…
Chewy2221 commented on My Home Battery Cost Analysis
It is really nice to see some actual figures for a solar installation. Thanks for providing them. It has confirmed my view that battery…
Chewy2221 commented on When Will There Be Affordable Housing?
Government (in)action is a big part of the housing affordability crisis. Housing values could be moderated by government actions such as :-…
Chewy2221 commented on Find Me a Prepaid Mobile Plan
Definitely have a look at what ALDI mobile has to offer. I have not had any problems with them over the past 10 years - good value for…
Chewy2221 commented on ubank Rejected 90-Year-Old's Savings Account Application - Age Discrimination? Advice Needed
The bank would see a few red flags that you have mentioned & likely reject the application. You could complain to the Australian Financial…
Chewy2221 commented on Capital Gains Tax Exemption Scenario
Private tax ruling from ATO - then you will know exactly where you stand. Good luck
Congratulations. We were living in a small 3 bedroom house when our first child arrived. We immediately realised that the house was too…
Chewy2221 commented on Need Help with Picking Solar System
We got a small solar system in 2010 (1.5 kw with 2 kw inverter). The inverter does get quite hot when in use, but so far it still works. I…
Chewy2221 commented on How Much Are You Paying for Your nbn Plan?
I think it is great that capital city residents have a plethora of options & competitive prices. Anyone outside the major capitals (SYD MEL…
Chewy2221 commented on Travelling to Germany, UK and France
From Frankfurt, you can get public transport to towns along the Rhine river ( very pretty). One of my favourite places is Rudeshiem -…
My understanding is that the "do not call" register is an agreement between government and the Australian direct marketing association (ie…
If they are providing poor customer service before you have commenced the rental, then I'm just wondering how bad it might be after you…
Chewy2221 commented on Can Office Professional Claim Cloud Storage and Note-Taking Software as Work Expenses?
The tax legislation states that an expense must be "necessarily incurred in deriving assessable income" for it to be deductable. If you can…
Chewy2221 commented on Aged Pension Asset
Make an appointment with Centrelink financial information service. They will give you a detailed, written report outlining your options,…
Chewy2221 commented on How Old Is Too Old to Be Living at Home
I have just come back from Greece. They tend to build concrete block houses. The first storey has the Reo bar sticking thru the roof, in…
Chewy2221 commented on Landlord Refuses to Pay for Hot Water Repairs
Bottom line, the landlord is responsible. It is really sad to see the huge power imbalance between landlord & tenant. The tenant is usually…
Chewy2221 commented on Getting a Car Loan Vs Paying Outright
As a general rule, I choose to borrow money against appreciating assets (houses etc) NOT against depreciating assets such as cars. Good luck
Chewy2221 commented on Amazon Refusing to Refund Freight on USA Return
Did you buy it "in Australia"; via an Australian web site & paid for it in Australian dollars. If so, then you should be covered by…
The law of contract recognises "consideration" as an essential element of a valid contract. In other words, if the other party has paid for…
Chewy2221 commented on Should I Replace My Rain Water Tank?
I am assuming that the rainwater tank is a council requirement & it adds to the "environmental star rating" of the property. If you wish to…
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