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    May 2015 Rate Cut. Possibly More to Come!

    http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/rba-leaves-door-open-for-more-rate-cuts/story-e6frfkur-1227346832106 THE Reserve Bank of Australia has refused to rule out further interest rate cuts amid concerns about slowing Chinese growth and weak business investment in Australia. IN its quarterly...
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    AirBnB Neighbours Wrecking Our Lives

    Our neighbours have turned their home into an AirBnB. Although I would normally be a fan of AirBnB, the bogan types who regularly move in every week are more than a nuisance. The noise, the marijuana smoke, the late night parties, the constant swearing......its all too much. We...
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    You "Only" Need $1m to retire comfortably.

    More hogwash from the Fairfax press here. http://www.smh.com.au/money/super-and-funds/do-the-sums--1m-is-plenty-to-retire-on-20150420-1mowtv.html
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    A Sellers Market: 1/3 of houses are selling for TWICE what the owners paid for them

    A rare treat from the Dailymail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3033129/Talk-seller-s-market-One-houses-selling-TWICE-owners-paid-them.html A report has shown that only 9 percent of homes in last quarter have recorded a loss at their sale with nearly a third selling for double what...
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    Unchanged For Now - Maybe a Cut in May 2015?

    An interest rate cut is inevitable. In fact, we can expect a few of them this year. Pity it did not happen this month. http://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2015/mr-15-05.html
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    Shorting Aussie Stocks - Does anyone do it?

    My interest lies mainly in mid/smallcap stocks. If you have done this in the past, please share. What are the requirements? Are there mountains of paperwork to fill in before you can proceed? Thank you in advance.
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    Perth Labor & Building Costs: Is now a good time to build/renovate in Perth?

    Is now a good time to build/renovate in Perth? In 2007, when I last enquired, I had massive difficulties getting builders to even return my calls. Is it better now? I would prefer to renovate my old house, rather than tear it down and rebuild.
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    Highest Sustainable Major City/Town Rental Yields You Have Obtained?

    I am searching for high yielding suburbs in major cities/towns. Ideally I prefer places that are not one-horse towns, given the cyclical nature of the mining and agricultural industries. Has anyone obtained regular, sustainable yields exceeding 8%? If so, please share. Thanks in advance.
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    Balaclava. Wig. Baseball Bat.....How Things Work In WA

    This is pretty bizarre. A trusted senior public servant, employed at Parliament House, going for a walk in a well-heeled suburb, carrying a wig, a balaclava and a baseball bat. Old enough to know better, this guy is just too weird.. When it happens, the trial should be interesting. As...
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