Recent content by Drak

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    Building issues ...

    Hi, I'm about to enter a very similar situation. Essentially as said above. It's more trouble than it's worth to the builder, so they tell us to deal direct with the sparky. What we have been told is that whatever deals we do on the side are between us and the sparky and the builder doesn't...
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    Is Australia Really That Different?

    Hi Graemsay, There's been a few posts like yours andI have been meaning to post some of this stuff. I suppose I should say that while I do look at the "stats"and "numbers" I am also a big beliver in seeing whats happening at the coal face as well. I realise your in the UK so it's a bit hard...
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    Mixing Business with Family/Friends.

    Hi all, While I fully agree clear and effective communication is a big component I think the real trap lies in Truth and Honesty. As a good friend or family member, it's an advantage that you already know them very well, rather than someone off the street who may become your business...
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    buyers market

    Get a couple of kids and you'll find out how big a selling point it is -LOL :D Free Pony rides on a Sunday afternoon, brings the customer's in. It really is a young family designed area, no ifs or buts there.
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    buyers market

    Agreed agents will always talk it up to get the best price. But just a few items I've noticed myself. I grew up in Castle Hill and have lived in the area pretty much all my life. I think now though there is "old" Hills area Castle Hill/ Baulko and "new" Hills area - Kellyville Ridge/Rouse...
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    Are we headed for a recession?

    Not there yet... Hi there MPmelb, My thoughts are similar to above, I don’t think the economy is there yet. If you have a flip through the Reserve bank reports; and I also read the St.George Bank economic reports, there is not much talk of recession. However if for a minute we took the view...
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    Social and Ethical Repercussions of passive Capital Gain

    Hi all, As has been said, I think you have to look at the risk side as well. If interest rates go up, it very rare to hear of tenants increasing their own rent to help out the poor landlord, if a suburb goes down by 10% the Govt. will not give you a “special” assistance package because you...
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    Libel and Somersoft

    I’m not even sure where to begin. I’ll preface this by saying I know Steve Navra is a big boy and does not require people to run to his defence, but he’s going to get it anyway. :p I’m a long time lurker of these forums, approx. 3 years, I found them from a link off the Steve McKnight...
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