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Bad Tenants HELP!

So 7 weeks ago i rented my Unit out to a young couple (Expecting a baby) via and agent. They basically paid a bond and paid up front, they have no paid their rent for this month and are 10 days …

Calling All Premier League Fans

Alright so as we all know last year foxtel lost the EPL rights to optus. I refuse to pay 15$ a month for just the EPL i sign on to the 12-month contract when optus had free EPL for all new contracts …

Snow Trip Melbourne Advice

So been to all three Falls, Bulla and Hotham (my personal favorite). I've always gone with the boys and always stay on the mountain it has always been alright due to the number of us …

Property Manager Vs DIY

A whilst ago i posted this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/299327 Now time has gone by and im posing a new question what are the point of property managers and are they worth there fees? I ended …

Things That Aren't Value for Money!

Ozbargin is full of deals, bargains and great advice! But recently hitting the wise old age of 27 I look back at some of the times I've been ripped off or 'almost' ripped off and …

Do I sack the Property Manager?

Hi guys back again with more dramas in my life! So i have recently purchased a investment property(settlement is the end of April) in which the current tenants have been there for 8 years in which …

Kogan

Warning: Problems with Repair of Grey Import Samsung S7 Edge from Kogan

Hi Everyone, Thought I'd post this to give people a general warning. To not let what has happen to me happen to them. Before I start I mean no offence to anyone who has had a good experience …

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Screen Repair

Dropped my phone and cracked my screen FML right? I tried to get my warranty to cover it but unfortunately the people at Kogan has explained they do not cover user damage - which i was expecting but …

What Happens When You Are No Longer a Owner Occupier

Hi all living in my place now for almost 3-years planning on moving out with the girlfriend and renting out my property probably later this year. Currently get the owner occupier rate but if i move …

poll Whats a Good Job/Salary?

In recent years housing affordability questions have been met by politicians saying the first thing people need to do is "get a good job" implying that people of the next generation need to …

Fiji holiday

Hi guys, Im heading to fiji in a May months for a bit over a week any major suggestions for things i should do? Im into outdoor stuff scuba diving, hiking etc and good food so if anyone has been …

Bike Rack for Towbar

I got a Honda Civic VTI 2016 with a Towbar looking at getting a bike rack that mounts on to the ball of the Towbar I know there are a few around. I don't have roof racks and not too keen on …

Car Insurance Who to Go with under 30

I have just purchased an ex-demo Civic and for the 1st time im getting insurance not licked to my parents? Previously i was with Coles but because im 26 they want to charge me like $1500 for full …

Novated Lease Anyone Done It?

I took my car to get serviced on Friday and have been told my power steering needs an over haul or some junk and something wrong with my transmission etc - long story short it will cost 2k to fix on …

50 High Paid Profession in Aus - Are You on The List?

50 top paying profession for both men and women. Nothing annoys me more then seeing politicians being up there they do a shocking job steal every $ they can and entitle themselves to tax payers …

Biggest Wins and Biggest Losses

Plenty of people on Ozbargin and im sure a number of you guys are investors, gamblers etc So weather it be great moments of financial success or failure examples FOREX, Shares, Managed funds, …

Westpac

Westpac Increasing Interest Rates on home loan

Westpac is increasing its interest rate by 60pts whilst ING and Ubank are increasing by 10pts Record low interest rates are about to end? Do you think most lenders will follow? As a side note: …