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  1. jim1964

    Do you know your neighbours names?

    Weird hey,.I have lived in my current home for nearly 5 years,i love my privacy,but it dawned on me today when i was talking to the guy a few doors down,( i call him neighbor 3)i do not know any of my neighbors names.Its just ow ya going.Im now too embarrassed to ask their names.
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    Do you have Landlord Insurance?

    I am curious what % of investors insure their properties against Tenant defaults.
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    What i did with my 80k.

    Moving on from http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1213671&highlight=murray+bridge#post1213671 What did i do with the 80k? I bought this http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-mount+barker-118613843 This property sits in policy area 13 which the council encourages...
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    Blanco Oven not working.

    I have a home with a Blanco OE606XP oven in it.Get a call not working.The top element is a oven grill combined like this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOP-ELEMENT-FOR-BLANCO-OVEN-0E606GG-OE606GG-/251743380062?pt=AU_ApplianceAccessoriesParts&hash=item3a9d13225e The grill part of element worked...
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    Old Car Pictures

    1982.I look like a C21 Rep.
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    $75 Manufacturers Manual Charge

    I got 4 Agency renewals today in the post,noticed this charge as a outgoing payable by the owner.The properties are all South Australia,and i know the legislation has been recently updated,but seriously....................a manual on all electrical appliances. :eek: Anyone else seen these charges?
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    I would rather my Monaro.........You?

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BLOCK-NOW-FOR-AUCTION-DUE-TO-HIGH-DEMAND-OF-OFFERS-TO-SWAP-and-MONARO-OR-TORANA-/261387916761?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3cdbef15d9
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    Bed & Breakfast Business

    We have recently been looking at buying a old renovated cottage to utilise as a B&B.Any members doing this as a income stream?
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    Murray Bridge Land

    http://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential+land-sa-murray+bridge-200767103
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    Best Live Act seen.

    I had this question asked last night by my kids.I have seen hundreds of live acts......but this one stood out.Its raw and its real.Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT_PBM57RUg
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    Movies that inspire you

    In my journey some things stand out which inspire me to keep going.I have fallen back on this many times.Just thought i would share. http://shop.abc.net.au/products/the-dirtwater-dynasty
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    Murray Bridge Rear Block Cut Off

    Here is my new project.I have done many of these,and will share the process to do one.At present we have not decided to sell block or add a house.I own No 64 Standen St,i have just acquired 270sm of land from the neighbors at No 66(pending) creating a new 540sm building block facing Amanda...
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    Funny Number Plates

    I saw this today,and had to share.Advertising on the car was "The Love Shack" adult shop.The number plate was GSPOT2 :eek:
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    is This A Deal Breaker?

    Short side of story. Contract on home(mortgagee in possession),the bank is apparently making a 15k loss based on my offer.B & P done,and it showed live termites in one of the carport posts,but nowhere else in the house.I asked the bank to do a full termite treatment($1700) and they flatly...
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    New Buy

    I have just purchased another property,which cools of tomorrow night,but doesn't settle till the new financial year.As the contract is signed before this financial year ends,are the buy in costs able to go in this years return?
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    Asbestos

    Would you buy a IP with Asbestos in it? I already have one IP with a Asbestos roof,now i am looking at another CF+ home with Asbestos cladding,and internals.Does not seem to worry tenants who want to rent,its when it comes time to sell,Groan,Moan,Groan.
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    Clive Palmer For PM ???

    http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/clive-palmer-tells-australia-he-plans-to-be-prime-minister-but-united-australia-party-name-isnt-registered/story-e6freoof-1226629986146 Im not sure if Clive is serious with this.What are your thoughts?
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    Bigpond

    Anyone having trouble getting their Bigpond email today?
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    QBE Pulls Pin On Builders Insurance

    Heard this today.Another kick in the guts for a already fragile industry. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/new-insurer-needed-for-sa-home-builders/story-e6frea7l-1226597567706
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    Buying A Houseboat

    I have always wondered what sort of investment they would be.The returns seem quite good versus buy in eg http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-renmark-113218231 Anybody give me some insight on houseboats,owning and operating?
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