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Hi Everyone I have been on a mission to reduce my outgoings....!!! I have come across a website called Energy Watch http://www.electricityrates.com.au/ . Hopefully they will assist in finding the best deals for Gas/Electricity and the service is free. Also, I called my health insurance...

I am currently paying $183 pm for $500k life insurance for my husband and myself. Used to be $150 pm until we turned 40 then up $50 in one hit!!! I think this is alot of money per month and am considering cancelling it. I am interested in feedback from anyone so I can gauge whether this is at...

I found this article in the age online today. This might be a big ask but does anyone know of any banks that do not outsource? Source: The Melbourne Age

Hi guys I noticed this article in the Age today. ASIC drops case against Henry Kaye Australia's corporations watchdog has abandoned a bid to prosecute a Melbourne property spruiker over an alleged $18 million fraud. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) charged...

Housing, economy in soft landing By Josh Gordon Economics Correspondent Canberra July 21, 2005 Australia's property market is gently landing in what is probably one of the mildest ever housing downturns, but it could be at least three years before the next updraft propels it back up...

:) Spotlight on Brisbane With Brisbane replacing Sydney as the engine of house price growth, we look at what’s driving the property market, the outlook for 2005 and give our picks on the hot 10 suburbs to watch. Brisbane is hot. And it is not just the weather. Over the past three years...

Govt calls to stop property spruikers June 23, 2005 - 2:54PM Page Tools Email to a friend Printer format A parliamentary committee has recommended a national approach to drive property spruikers out of business. The committee also recommended the courts be given the power to be able...

Hi guys... I remember reading a thread last week (although can't find it now!!) about alternatives in investing ie private equity / venture capital. I work in this field which is very interesting but also extremely high risk. Here are some things to take a look at if you are interested...

I hope someone can help me....for tax purposes...does the receipt need to be from the place of purchase or is a visa statement ok? Easier to keep 12 visa statements than heaps of little bits of paper.... thanks in advance... D :)

My son is interested in attending ADFA in Canberra (in a couple of years). Apparently ADFA is based at Campbell. Can someone tell me how far Campbell is from the airport. I would like to take him to one of the open days and I'm not sure if I will need to hire a car....etc

Not sure if this is the right spot.... I am completing a fact finder for an assignment on an advice project..due very soon :eek: (studying by distance so can't ask teacher). I'm not sure if child support paid by the father to mother is listed as "income" when working out the income and...

This is a funny little story, although I suspect maybe a little true also... :rolleyes: It was autumn, and the Red Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a Red Indian chief in a modern society, he couldn't tell what...

I haven't had a chance to read yet, but the AFR has a feature on residential property on page 38 +

Sydney property racket: 10 arrested in police raids October 5, 2004 - 10:42AM Ten people including mortgage brokers and real estate agents were arrested today during police raids targeting organised fraud involving Sydney property worth millions of dollars. Officers from Task Force Gain...

Hi guys I was wondering if anyone had informaiton on Wagga Wagga. I was there a few weeks ago and it looked like a happening place (growth) and there appears to be a shortage of rentals....I have only scratched the surface though.... thanks in advance... Doons :D

Hi everyone I am about to settle on a property in the Brisbane Nth area and need to arrange the necessary insurance/q surveyor. I would like to know who if anyone can make a recommendation on a couple of companies and quanity surveyor in that area.... Thanks in advance. Doons :)

Hi guys A quick question....Has anyone had any experience in building/renovating a sustainable home. I am very interested in this area and was curious if anyone has done this before?? :D

Hi guys I have the Barry Plant property listing for this week. If you would like a copy send me an e-mail and I will forward to you.... :)

I have noticed that in my local area (Eltham, Vic) there seems to be a group of kids signing there names on newly erected fences. I feel so sorry for the owners/occupiers of these properties. It seems that every so often we have trouble with vandals/graffiti artists then nothing for a few...

Hi everyone this has probably been covered, but I can't seem to locate anything...maybe someone can help. I am about to set up a Hybrid D/Trust and would like to know how to keep track of expenses/ income etc. Not sure how to list them in the best way . If someone has an excel worksheet or...