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If that were the case I'd say Sydney (2.5 yrs), but I spent 17 years in WA, followed by 1 in Japan, another 4 in WA, then 5 in Japan... Frankly this about where your heart lies and the lifestyle/values you identify with. Watching State of Origin now and I don't really identify with either...

I received the exact same email about 8 days ago, claiming the dogs were being held by a vet in Perth. Pretty sad that someone has enough time on their hands to create a hoax like this. It obviously struck a sympathy cord with many readers, myself included. :(

I didn't say anywhere in my postings that my dad's farm isn't viable. It's one of the bigger and healthier farming businesses in WA. Sale prices have been indirectly affected by the drought on the east coast as that is our biggest market. We sell cattle for breeding and genetics (i.e. not for...

That's my whole point! People have a tendency to read something in a book/newspaper or see an interview on tv and accept that as gospel. There is sooooo much more to the food/farming/drought debate than what is being portrayed in the media & I implore the major of people who have posted in...

Alex, I normally agree with the majority of what you write but sheesh...you're on your own on this one. :rolleyes: Do the words traceability, food safety, quality assurance and organic growing mean nothing to you? I work with foreign entities looking to establish business in Australia and...

I definitely agree that the farmers need to continue to evolve and improve their productivity. This applies with every industry and I'm sure farmers with marginally viable businesses are having a long, hard think about getting out of the game. But on the other side of the coin, there are many...

Having grown up on a beef cattle farm and knowing a number of farmers in NSW who are currently experiencing their worst season on record, I feel compelled to write something in the farmers' defence and highlight what these supposed "free handouts" are really all about. I was sickened the other...

I'm an ENFJ too. You are: * moderately expressed extrovert * moderately expressed intuitive personality * moderately expressed feeling personality * moderately expressed judging personality Interesting stuff. Thanks for the link. :)

Hi AceyDucey, On a slightly more random note, I'm currently studying part-time towards a Master of Wine Business. It's quite similar to an MBA in many ways, but with a wine industry focus...I'm studying Economics, Advanced Marketing, Business Management, Management Science, Financial and...

Yeah, we were too busy celebrating alright! Until the wee hours of the morn...damn I feel dusty but OMG, WHAT A GAME!!!! Woohoo!!!!!! :D

Very true, and Syds really did out-finesse Freo at the game last Friday. We were sitting right behind the goals and getting bombarded with kicks from Barry Hall. It's a shame we're not seeing an all-Western GF this year, but Freo did their supporters proud and there's always next year! ;)...

Only 3x my annual salary at this stage, but hoping to double that in the next 4-6 months. It's strange but I never thought I'd admit to wanting more debt. Guess some of that reading is finally making sense. :)

Baloo - while I agree Japanese building standards and earthquake-proofing are second to none, it's interesting to note you've listed 4 of the more expensive gaijin haunts in Tokyo. I mean seriously, who can afford to live in Hiroo? :confused: For those of us on more humble salaries, the...

Hi all. I'd definitely be interested in getting something up and running in Syd too. I'm 29, bought my first IP in Feb this year and starting to think about #2. I feel like I got into the game a bit late compared to some of the young-uns on the forum, but I guess the most important thing is I...

I have to agree with Alex on this one. There is nothing simple about Japan, least of all for gaijin attempting to buy property. I worked in Tokyo for 5 years, part of that time for a small company with a gaijin CEO. We decided to purchase an office/and or house for the CEO with space for an...

Have you tried bi-carb soda? Works fabulous on red wine spills. I guess it should be used immediately after the spill but if the area is still damp it could be worth a try. Generously pour the bi-carb soda on the stain until it is totally covered (don't hold back!), allow it try dry overnight...

4 non-Victorian teams in the Top 4...it doesn't get better than that! ;) Go West Coast! :D

I'm very new to this myself but a few things I came across with my 1st IP are: - pest/building inspections - title search fee - valuation cost assoc w/ borrowing expenses - LMI depending on how much deposit you have - advertising to find a tenant - nominal amount for repairs and...

I too have never lived in a place with an external laundry, but so long as there is somewhere within the complex to do washing, what's the big deal? I understand the convenience of not having to venture outside. However given the choice, my vote would be for the bath! Perhaps it's a...

Suncorp's Investor insurance may also be worth having a look at. It combines loss of rent, legal liability, damage by tenants and certain events plus an option to combine with contents insurance. I'm using this and the premiums are very reasonable...