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Dorcas St, South Melbourne http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv-radio/the-block-spreads-to-south-melbourne/story-e6frf9ho-1226091377444 SPOILER ALERT!!! Completed reno from outside in Gallery here ==> http://www.thehomepage.com.au/theblock

Hi Melbournian, Can I get the name of supplier in Port Melbourne please? Also same size as mentioned in earlier posts? DEC, Been following the thread with great interest. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to completed photos

Look for a banana plant called "cool season bananas" in bunnings. It's meant for melbourne weather.

just in case if anyone else is having this issue .... my google "research" may assist. Warranty extension by Toyota in US for ECM issues in RAV4 2001-2003 models ==> http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/13/toyota-extends-warranty-on-troubled-2001-3-rav4/ Even a class action lawsuit...

ouch. This has got me stressed even more!!!

Surprisingly enough this one's been a very reliable car thus far. Absolutely no issues till date .... and this one literally came about overnight. Go figure

Haven't had the recommendation to get the transmission fixed/replaced yet. So far it's only the ECU. Fingers cross this fixes it enough for me to offload the car.

Thanks for your response Aaron. The car has been serviced regularly; and the last transmission service did include flush, etc. Stall guess is correct. If I let it be (i.e. don't interfere with the shaking while slowing down) then hear a bang and then we apply the brakes immediately. Have...

Guys, In a bit of a pickle with the missus' car. It's a 10year old RAV4 and having it's first ever issue. Basically the auto gears won't change down and this causes the car to start shaking / vibrating rigously when slowing down. Have been to a toyota dealership and they have recommended...

These are pretty good numbers. Assume the rent was below market value to start with? Also any rent assessment issues? (http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Renting-Rent+and+other+payments-Rent+increases?OpenDocument&1=910-Renting~&2=050-Rent+and+other+payments~&3=040-Rent+increases~)

I've got an IP in Essendon; and haven't seen that sort of increase. Infact the tenant is vacating end of Aug and PM adivses we may have to lower the rent due to high vacancies in the area :eek:

that's a good idea. Looked at these sites a while back and perhaps time to revisit. I wonder if they do ToU (Time of Usage) tariffs as well?

Sorry to say so but it might. MIL is stay at home retiree ... and going nuts over this at the moment. The other bit she find's it hard to absorb is that it's not going to make any change to the overall energy consumption (change of habits that is); unless she's prepared to fork out fair few...

I assume these are Sydney/NSW based distributors? How do I find out the same for Victoria?

that's a really good suggestion. How do I find out about companies / distributors in victoria who don't have current plans for smart meters? The installation is on Friday 29th and would love to get out of it if we can.

Bingo ... you have hit the nail on the head for me. This would help explain why everyone complains about the bills going up .... and didn't tie in with my logical thinking that it was simply a smart way of measuring electricity usage and shouldn't have a bearing on end $$$ (with exception of the...

MIL has received a notice re: smart meter installation at her property (Victoria). She's worried that it will drive up her elec. bill (media hype?); whereas my understanding is it's simply a better way of capturing existing usage and shouldn't make a difference on $$$ front. Anyone here care...

It absolutely does. Something to think long and hard about .... and love the learning along the way. Thanks

Looks like CBA might have reduced their fixed rates? I was looking at the 1year fixed rate last week at 6.94% -- however checking again today it's at 6.84% (inc. wealth package discount). Upto 3years is now below 7% (inc. wealth package discount): 1 Year Fixed 6.84% p.a. Comparison Rate...

Hi Rixter, Perhaps if we run through an example? Let's say 6m in equity ... borrowing 1.2m LOC for living ... 10year cycle ... 80k per year lifestyle. Let's also assume interest rate at constant 7% to keep it simple. Based on this scenario, at start of the cycle I'm geared at 20% LVR; and...