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Are These Terms and Conditions Fair for Hiring a Photobooth?

My partner and I are looking to hire a photobooth for our upcoming wedding and have come across a potential supplier. I realise that most suppliers will phrase terms and conditions to protect the …

DIY Vs Professionally Installed Gutter Guards

I have a concrete tiled roof house with large trees in the neighboring property and have recently removed the old and worn Whites Gutter Guard Mesh, which I had originally installed myself. I'm …

Rodents in The Roof

I believe I have rats and/or mice in the roof as I'm hearing the tearing of roof glass wool batt insulation and feet movement on occasion in my roof. In the past, I've used Ratsak blue wax …

Replacing rear fence shared with a public school

I'm looking to replace my rear fence, which is very short, old, damaged and rusty. My aim is to install a retaining wall and fence. Nothing flash of course. However, this rear fence is shared …

Spaceship

Spaceship, Stockspot, Commsec Pocket, Raiz and Vanguard - Which One?

I'm relatively new to investing and have read that index funds and ETFs are the way to go. I'm not confident enough just yet to self-manage any funds, but I am willing to build my knowledge …

Townhouses and Leaky Roofs

I recently inspected a 3-level townhouse for sale that had been rented out for a long time and is still being rented out. Aside from a water damaged wall due to a leaky shower, we noticed black …

Stockspot

Stockspot Vs Six Park Vs Vanguard ETF - VDGR Diversified Growth Index

I'm currently looking at different Automated Investing Managed Funds rather than managing it myself and have stumbled across the forum threads below. From what I've read, it appears that …

Drains for Outdoor / Garden Taps

I'm located in QLD and my garden taps are attached to the external walls of my house. The water runs to the lawn near the house's foundation. I recently had issues with termites in which …

Terms of Occupancy for Tenancy Agreement

I'm about to rent out a house using a property manager. I've heard a few horror stories from colleagues and friends about their experiences with renting out their properties and …

Yates Tree and Blackberry Weed Killer vs. Concentrated Roundup

I'm trying to kill a fig tree stump and root system. I've been advised that concentrated roundup and Yates tree and blackberry weed killer can be used. I'm wondering, which one is …

Fig Tree Roots and Stormwater Pipes

A large fig tree damaged some stormwater pipes, sewer pipes and drain channels. The spread of the tree roots was pretty extensive. 6 months ago, I had the tree removed and stump ground. I've …

90mm vs 100mm PVC for stormwater underground

I'm in the process of getting a plumber to install stormwater pipes underground to have the stormwater redirected to the street. A ride on mower is used to mow the lawn and it will be travelling …

Residential Stormwater Drainage Ideas

My stormwater currently drains into a rubble pit in the backyard which is now packed with dirt. I'm looking to get either the cheaper option (a new rubble pit installed) or the expensive option …

Property Damage Insurance Claim - What to Do?

Hi, My parents have a rental property, which was damaged by the former tenant and managed by a real estate agent. The property was insured (landlord insurance) and as part of our property damage …

Public Trustee or Solicitor?

Hi OzBargainers, My parents are looking at writing their wills and are wondering whether to seek to get it organised through a Public Trustee or Solicitor. Which one do you recommend and …

Do insurance companies arrange builders?

Hi, I'm fairly new to making claims with insurance companies. My family and I currently have landlord insurance for a rental property, which has undergone some damage after the former tenant …

What's the best phone answering service in Australia?

Hi OzBargainers, Just wondering if you have a recommended phone answering service (a.k.a. virtual receptionist service)? My company is using Virtual Headquarters to essentially forward landline …

Home and Landlord Insurance - Who Do You Insure with?

Hi everyone, I'm looking at different home & contents and landlord insurance options. I've received a wide mix of different suggestions and opinions from friends and family. As such, …

Applying for Jobs in Australia

Hi everyone, I'm an American who is hoping to work in Australia in either healthcare administration or business development. My question is, what information should I add to my resume to show …

Working as a Physio in the USA

Hi all, I'm thinking of studying Physio in Brisbane at the University of Queensland and was wondering if an Australian qualification in Physio would allow me to work as a Physio in the USA, …

Private Health Insurance for Visa 485

Hi, I'm interested in applying for the Visa 485 (post graduate). I have a couple of questions on this. Could I be granted the Visa 485 before my current student visa expires? Will I need to …

Applying for Work Leave during Probation

Whilst I realise it is not ideal to apply for work leave during your probation period, has anyone successfully got leave during that period? If so, for what reason?