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    Advice Sought on Air Conditioning Installation Service

    Hi All, For those based in Brisbane region I'm interested in recommendations for air conditioning installation providers? Who have you used? Approx cost? Details on install - 2 x air con units for a wall mounted inverter reverse cycle multi-split system through double brick walls.
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    Apartment Home Insurance Needed?

    A question regarding Home Insurance for an Apartment. If I currently have Contents Insurance cover against an Apartment which has a Body Corporate that pays Home Insurance against the general building do I also need to get my own Home Insurance against my apartment beyond common areas? Or...
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    Owner Occupier Statistics

    I'm looking for Brisbane based statistics on % of owner occupiers vs renters in a particular suburb. I've had no luck in my searches of ABS, ourbrisbane.com, etc for this information. Does anyone know where I could obtain it?
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    Historical Growth Enquiry

    I'm looking to track down a report which outlines the historical capital growth rates for the last 5-10+ years for all Brisbane suburbs (namely inner 5km areas) and if possible detailed at the house/apartment level. Does anyone know the best source of obtaining this information? I've had a...
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    Employer not paying entitlements

    Hi All, Has anyone ever been in a situation where they have left a job and started a new one and the previous employer hasn't paid you your legal entitlements (salary & super)? I didn't have a work union, but I am owed a substantial amount of money from my previous employer and wanted to see...
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    Peter Spann Email

    If anyone got a copy of the email from Peter Spann with the subject line "Proof you can invest just like the Packer Family (and very other interesting information)" can you please forward me a copy to [email protected] as my email service blocked the email and I couldn't retrieve it :)...
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    Redundancy

    Does anyone have a link or knowledge of exactly what component of a redundancy payment is tax free? (in the current financial year). I've found some older information from 2004/05 but haven't been able to google anything newer :) Thanks in advance.
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    Free (5 mins) phone calls

    A very interesting concept. You can either call someone directly via your phone for free (for 5 minutes) or connect two other people (obviously can be used for a high level of abuse if in the wrong hands!). http://jajah.com/ Enjoy!
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    Avoiding conflict with the girlfriend

    I need some advice :) Long story short I have been assessing Mt Gravatt area regarding purchasing my first IP (a townhouse). I have formulated all my due diligence, etc around purchasing a townhouse. Since I'm a First Home Buyer I'd have to move into the townhouse for 6-12 months. Which...
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    Townhouse land titles

    Hi All, Townhouse assessment question...Since inspecting and doing further research on townhouses I'm saddened by title ownership :( All owners seem to only be holding the ownership of the interior, with the physical townhouse and yard component of each individual townhouse being owned by...
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    Purchasing Situation

    Hi All, A scenario I was hoping some of you could provide some assistance/feedback on... Background ---------- - Looking to purchase a townhouse using FOHG within the next few months - Understand I have to occupy the residence as my primary place of residence within 12 months of...
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    Money motivation

    How's your cash flow looking? :) http://forbes.codefix.net/moneymeter/
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    Kicking out a tenant

    I was wondering what the QLD regulations are with regards to purchasing a property to live in and giving notice to a current tenant to vacate? I have done a bit of reading on the RTA web site and it appears I have to give "4 weeks for a sale contract signed when the tenants are on a periodic...
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    ING Direct Savings 6.40%

    ING Direct is serving customers well again. The savings maximiser account interest rate has been stepped up to 6.40% from 1st March for a few months, payable on any additional deposits within that time, with your existing balance receiving 5.40%. Every bit helps :D
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    Funny thoughts

    Some very humerous observations about life :) Enjoy! http://www.goodquotes.com/funnythoughts.htm
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    Iraq war could cost $2658 billion

    One word. Insane. THE cost of the Iraq war could top $US2000 billion ($2659 billion), far above the White House's pre-war projections, when long-term costs such as lifetime health care for thousands of wounded US soldiers are included, according to a study.... article continues at...
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    Purchasing Dilemma

    A bit of dilemma I am facing which I would appreciate your opinions. I am currently in the process of finding a new job (Business Analyst) as my current employer's business model is not sustainable and also there is no further career potential for me :( Whilst I would delay the career...
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    Online Music Jukebox

    Go to http://www.pandora.com/ and type in the name of an artist or song you like. The site will then search a database and create a large jukebox playlist for you based on your music style and allow you to play the songs. I hope you enjoy it :cool:
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    101 Goals in 1001 Days

    A great concept which I prefer to new year resolutions... The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days. The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and...
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    Sydney rents hit $500/wk

    Glad I don't rent in inner Sydney :D An interesting link from news.com.au this afternoon. Sydney rents hit $500/wk From: By Nicki Bourlioufas November 29, 2005 MEDIAN rents for two-bedroom dwellings in inner-city Sydney jumped 5.6 per cent to $500 a week in the September quarter...
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