Recent content by cmason

I wouldn't consider Forest Hill closer to the CBD, if it is only by a negligible amount(couple of kms)

Thanks, found one which already had 10 reviews(9 of which were negative) of the company. This plumber was actually sourced by the tenant before they informed me of the issue, I usually do try to do a bit of research before selecting a tradie. Review site is: http://www.productreview.com.au/

had a quick look for review sites for plumbers or tradies in general but couldn't find any, if anyone knows of one especially specifically for Melbourne I'd be interested.

For maintenance I certainly prefer to get at least 2 sometimes 3 opinions/quotes. Just last week was very busy with a school event away from home and got a call from a tenant that hot water wasn't working, a plumber had come around said system was old required replacing, as it was electric...

28 days for periodic lease Notice Periods EDIT: will add this is from tenant perspective

How do you know your water usage is going to be less than unit block/20? You might pay for the separate meter and find out you actually use more than what the average of the unit block was and therefore end up having a bigger water bill after forking out your $300. As an owner occupier would...

correct, but what percentage are investors/owner occupiers? This is where the majority might sway as a owner occupier there isn't a lot of benefit

would need to be voted and passed, with each owner most likely having to contribute(doubt BC would have the surplus funds). With 20 units would be a stretch. A townhouse block we were a part of done this about 10 years ago and each owner need to pitch in about $300-$400. Getting a majority of...

Been a programmer for 15 yrs and never had an issue getting a job, once you have a bit of experience under your belt. Yes there are a few larger companies outsourcing to India, China and SE Asia but there are also others back flipping and bringing back in as they feel the effects in all its...

I work out the end result being house X fully paid and your partner has $400K from the sale of his property. If I understand correctly there are 3 properties involved for simplicity lets say they are all worth $400K. For simplicity ignore the LOC as it gets paid back, so effectively: 1...

Already have Melbourne Cup and Boxing Day(that holiday is for the Boxing day test isn't it? ;)). Could only happen in VIC lol I thought there was a certain number of allowed public holidays per year so if they did go down this path(which I think is a stupid idea) would have to drop one of...

lol, I'm not too fussed about Buddy we have proven we can win without him, obviously would prefer he stayed. As for Clarko have to see...

just one more, then the other other teams can dominate ;)

Put my name in the members ballot but didn't get a ticket this year. Wasn't too worried went last year and 2008, so happy to have the comfort of my loungeroom with beer fridge, food and toilet only minutes away instead of missing half a quarter, all be it minus the 'G' atmosphere. Freo have...

then sounds like unrealistic vendor expectations, in which case I would let it go and when they come back down(unless they get an unrealistic offer) they'll field the realistic offers