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    End of an Era

    RE "substantial hosting and administrative costs" what is a rough yearly cost? is it in the range of 5 / 10 / 20 / 50 or more $K a year ? Ok , I see the hosting costs above. So my questions i s, roughly how many hours a month is systems administration ? community management ? Thanks You
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    Is there a way for landlords to join forces and boycott kmart?

    "Electricity is included in the rent but students abuse the heck out of these 2000W heaters." Should be changed to special condition in lease , ie like Electricity is included in the rent, except for use of heater" elsewhere in lease " Charge for heater usage to be negotiated with...
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    Sharp Dents from underneath in a flat roof - future corrosion point?

    I just find it very draining having to argue with builders. Maybe I will get a opinion from a "onsite" building / roofing person. They also claim any future corrosion problems be handled under warranty. There is also a 22 panel solar system also on the roof. The electrician that...
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    Sharp Dents from underneath in a flat roof - future corrosion point?

    They just said roofing iron is thin material. People when they walk ion the roof , tend not to walk not where rafters are, but on the metal/spot between the rafters , has a bit of bounce in. The hidden metal brackets , even though they have no sharp edges on them tend to cause the dents...
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    Sharp Dents from underneath in a flat roof - future corrosion point?

    Sharp Dents from underneath in a flat roof - future corrosion point? Have had a new flat roof installed on a house. Old one was only 4 years old but was replaced due to Brisbane hail storm dents On several spots on the roof, it seems there is some kind of sharp object beneath the...
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    Backpacker accom in Bundaberg

    I always look up the exact 1 local law or 2) state government law or 3) fire department law , 4) RTA law etc. Then a person can understand the exact situation. At present you are relying on a council officers understanding. And it sounds like they are not completely familiar with the...
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    fix loan rate 5 years?

    Beware of NAB and break fees. Not sure if it still is , but it used to be , if you had a NAB fixed rate loan at say 7% ( or some interest rate ) and NAB loan rates went UP and you paid out the loan, you got no money from the bank.
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    Roofer - South Brisbane, recommendation needed

    Things to consider. Ease of access How high is the roof? Is it 2 story? Maybe they will use scaffolding? Is the roof leaking at the rust spot? Maybe a small sheet of roofing iron is $50 - check out price at bunnings? When I get a quote , I always ask , how long they expect it to take. --...
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    What has happened to the Reno Kings?

    Anyone know what has happened to the Reno Kings? That is Geoff Doidge and Paul Eslick. I thought maybe they have decided to retire? Their website and facebook pages have had no updates for some time ... www.renos.com.au https://www.facebook.com/renokings
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    Backpacker accom in Bundaberg

    Probably a different situation to the backpackers - Only one party or person renting short stay at one time. Backpackers = multiple un related , and unknown to each other people staying at the property at the same time .....
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    Backpacker accom in Bundaberg

    RE "councils should be very wary trying to restrict short term" Council will find some other way ..... to pick on the property ie Fines for bins left out more than 24 hours ..... often residents not diligent for bringing bins in ... If near a CBD maybe bring in parking limitations - and...
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    What happens when your loan is sold to another institution?

    upvote that RAMS > RHG Rates went up RHG also got into trouble (from ASIC I think) for exit fess above what it actually cost them.... http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46638 http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58220 Google RHG excessive exit fees...
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    Backpacker accom in Bundaberg

    I'd ring the Bundaberg Council anonymously and ask what law ( may be a local council law ) is being broken. Then actually go and read the law for yourself. It would also be useful to understand what is driving the councils action. Maybe its fire risk , maybe they get lots of noise...
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    Property Manager paid for repairs that were not done

    Did you get a copy of the original invoice for the jobs? Probably not , but you should
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    How close to Train Tracks & Train Station would you Buy a Property?

    In Brisbane houses a certain distance to train station - like 100 or 200 m are allowed to have a higher gfa - gross floor area. You should also check council zoning maps . Could be zoned for 2-3 story buildings or units etc - ie higher/bigger/denser than normal house's etc
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    Another over entitled mentality Gen Y

    Article also mentioned , the person had $20,000 credit card debt. Wonder what high interest that is at?
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    Have you considered where your Somersoft threads go when you die?

    Use a password Manager. There are free ones and paid ones. Google password manager I use lastpass , costs $12 year. Just need to remember one master password. User names and passwords are synchronized accross all my PCs and IOS and android phones and tablets etc You would just need to...
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    CGT on ppor that's is also IP

    If you had the house for 10 years and you rented out 2/3 for 5 years and you lived their by yourself for another 5 years When you living there as your principle residence you get cap gain exception. for the other 5 years Tax to Pay = (Gross Profit over 10 years) x ( 0.5 x 0.66 ) x...
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    How much do you spend on petrol each week? How much do you spend on phone/ internet?

    Not available all areas, even though it is offered by national companies.
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