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JimB replied to try2bhelpful on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
For your own home or a rental property you own?
26/07/2024 - 23:32
JimB replied to sumyungguy on Cash Back and Travel Insurance
Can you let me know too please!
26/07/2024 - 15:14
JimB replied to barge-in hunter on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
It's not a once off write off. Split systems are depreciated over a 10 year period.
26/07/2024 - 15:09
JimB replied to Dollar General on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
I wouldn't say $5-8,000 (typical costs for 3 head multi-split) is marginal. Split systems are depreciated over a 10 year period.
26/07/2024 - 15:08
JimB replied to outlander on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
Not to mitigate the landlord's responsibility but surely the tenants would know it is an utter shithole before moving in. 87 Kellett…
26/07/2024 - 15:01
JimB replied to netjock on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
In Vic, you need to get an electrical and gas safety certificate when renting the house (and every 2 years thereafter). If it's old and…
26/07/2024 - 14:42
JimB replied to netjock on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
Unfortunately everything costs so much more in Australia when it comes to trades. The costs to install double glazed windows in Australia…
26/07/2024 - 14:40
JimB replied to Dollar General on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
You make it sound like negative gearing is free money.
26/07/2024 - 14:26
JimB replied to try2bhelpful on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
If my tenant said they want a 5 or 10 year lease with CPI increases, I'd be happy with that. I think there are too many cowboys already…
26/07/2024 - 14:23
JimB replied to netjock on Heating and Cooling Be Mandatory for Rentals? This May Cost Landlords Money
"Most of the problems actually come from lack of passive stuff like insulation, draft proofing, blinds and also checking for air gaps. If…
26/07/2024 - 14:13
JimB replied to Ak850 on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
Few people realise how comfortable radiant heating is.
26/07/2024 - 11:05
JimB replied to mrmachine on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
The gas hydronic using a boiler just for heating. Hot water is run off instant gas with solar tank. I guess we’ll agree to disagree.
25/07/2024 - 22:33
JimB replied to George2021 on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
Not even a single letter.
25/07/2024 - 22:32
JimB replied to JIMB0 on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
ok then
25/07/2024 - 13:45
JimB replied to mrmachine on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
"annoying lag time for floor/slab heating" It would annoying if I had to wake up at 5am to make sure the floor and room is warm by 7am.…
25/07/2024 - 13:44
JimB commented on Kmart Shoes - Active Everlast Mens
Anyone else find it odd that once fairly popular brands (when I was growing up) such as Everlast, Lonsdale, Mossimo, Mambo are now being…
25/07/2024 - 13:26
JimB commented on Help Us Decide - Renovate or Build New?
"My partner wants within Warrnambool" "We both work in Warrnambool and walk to most places" No brainer. Stay were you are and renovate.…
25/07/2024 - 11:16
JimB commented on AGL Promotion - Have Not Received The Good Guys $200 Store Credit
"How should I proceed to resolve this?" Don't bother asking AGL. Best to ask OZB.
25/07/2024 - 11:09
JimB replied to JIMB0 on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
Nope. Panasonic and Fujitsu.
24/07/2024 - 21:57
JimB replied to beefmaster on I Travelled to China - Ask Me Anything
I don’t see why not. I guess it’s a hack but that applies to many other nations that Australian don’t need a tourist visa also, eg…
24/07/2024 - 15:22
JimB replied to AustriaBargain on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
Just because you're here to save some $$ on some items doesn't mean you're not willing to spend money on being comfortable. I must admit I…
24/07/2024 - 14:23
JimB commented on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
If you can afford it and want radiant heating, then you'll have to go hydronic panels and gas boilers. Splits will the cheapest, and…
24/07/2024 - 14:17
JimB replied to netjock on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
Gas Boilers are very easy to come by in Oz but at double the costs of Europe. Heat pumps can't heat up the water hot enough for radiators,…
24/07/2024 - 14:04
JimB replied to AustriaBargain on Ideas for Heating a Large Downstairs Area
It's the right answer if you want a shit way to heat up the room. It's the cheapest but most uncomfortable and noisiest way to heat up a…
24/07/2024 - 14:00
JimB replied to OzBestDeal on Free Biozet Attack Power Capsule 2-Pack Sample Delivered @ Biozet Attack
Rookie numbers.. I'm still using https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/120813
24/07/2024 - 11:35
JimB commented on My Desk Rock Plant $19.99 @ ALDI
I have heaps of pot plants and like to think of myself as a green thumb but I couldn't keep it alive. My wife bought it and I thought WTF,…
24/07/2024 - 11:29
JimB replied to Dunnomuch on Cobram Extra Virgin Olive Oil Classic 3 Litre $50 @ Coles
The price of olive oil is higher due to the CFMOU ... they're on strike and only giving contracts to olive pickers who are part of the…
24/07/2024 - 11:27
JimB commented on Cobram Extra Virgin Olive Oil Classic 3 Litre $50 @ Coles
Any chance this could be the 2024 harvest?
24/07/2024 - 11:24
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