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Hello all Just lost my property manager of 12 yrs and I need to replace an airconditoner - a split system for a bedroom. The old system is no longer in production, therefore no parts. The new property manager only gave me one quote with lots of numbers - would love to hear if there is any...

Hi all 2 queries - hope to get some feedback. I have being doing by without a landline using a dongle for internet. Now has come a time when I have connect for faster downloads as a family member requires online education. Any suggestions or lookout for pitfalls - also what is naked...

Very sad and tragic whats happening in Japan - found this article which may assist in our understanding of the "stiff upper lip" ala Japanese - hope all SS members and families are ok in Japan. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/crushed-but-true-to-law-of-gaman/story-fn84naht-1226022079002

Painter in Wagga Looking for a painter in Wagga Wagga - tenants have moved out and due to their smoking indoors and age of property, the internal house needs a repaint. Appreciate any recommendations -

A very interesting thread - still getting my head around the techie stuff. Found a link which may be of interest as it provides state info http://www.enviro-friendly.com/feed-in-tariff-pv.shtml

Thank you all for your input... The building report was skimpy and listed the cracks as minor. The more distinct ones were on the 3 xternal window ledges, not on any main wall. I will have this check out. Guess I will never know what is underneath a render but it is a popular trend. I...

Hi SS team I have looked at a rendered property and the building reports say minor cracking. However upon closer inspection, it was quite clear and the RE lady says its to do with the way the bricks were laid. My question - how serious can this be or can it be re-rendered / fix? down the...

Hi csc2 Would your cars be auto? am in the market for a 2ndh car too.. send you a pm too..

The tour was for 14 days but I arrived in Tokyo 2 days b4 and stayed an extra 2 days after the tour. Only skim the surface - some days we started at 5 am and toured till midnight.. enjoyed every minute of it.. Did not walk the full length of Fushimi Inari Temple Tori gates but was there @ 5...

Hi Y33 Late Oct/Nov - did Tokyo, Takayama, Kyoto, Nara, Hemeji Castle, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagano and back to Toyko. The Shinkasen was a blessing and I walk many miles ...Will try and see the north next trip... Stay warm or are u in sunny Okinawa?

Happy New 2010 to everyone on this great site Great thread - hope you have a enjoyable time and have a safe trip. Where I can, I travel solo otherwise have joined group tours ... http://www.singlestravel.com.au/ http://www.50plusexpeditions.com/ http://www.imaginative-traveller.com/...

Thanks for all responses. - its for a new property to 250K - nonresidents but tax paying - in both partners names Its confusing cos Aus tax laws are so complex Know of foreign banks that will lend - guess just have to take the plunge cos once a step is taken, the journey has to be walked...

Appreciate any leads on which institution will lend to non-resident for a new property. And at what % of property value? Thanks in advance

My...my my... I have met a SS celebrity.... Congrats Rob and thanks for CIBO You deserve everywin along the journey .. probably a few uncertain moments along the way but aint it sweet after 22 months.. Top job!!

Hi Jazz Welcome - Any journey starts with a step - your step. This forum has lots of good info and advice - a read is good but do something practical too. Go for a walk around your suburbs. Go to a few open houses, talk to a few real estate agents. Go for a drive to a "better"...

Be delighted to buy coffee .... Just want to make contact with SA forumites - I guess everyone's pretty busy... pm me if the code is too sticky..

Dear Moderator Not sure if this is kosher? Pls assist if I am wrong Visiting Adelaide for 3 days 25-28 Feb - anyone for coffee ? Have wheels and staying in Sferas Modbury if A=1 work this out to contact A-1 DDIAFFCBH password : at the crossroads Ta Pen

Building ready for handover Hello all Thank you for all your previous replies and good wishes. SilverSands - I stood on your beach last time I was in Addy - awesome place. The building was actually quite smooth - its was the finance that dragged out some.. My place is almost ready for...

Silversands What a creative approach - win-win all round. I am not onsite - need someone to negotiate for me - are u willing? Or know someone ? Site is in Davoren Park..

Now to the next stage Land finally settled and they are putting down the slab. As the land/building is in SA (north addy), I am looking for someone to remove the soil/clear the site before the frames are delivered. As I am not available to run spot checks, would it be a good idea to have...