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Engaging and creative education programs is so important and requires cooperation between staff and management. Stuff like painting…

Honestly, the best way is to look after your staff and provide a great culture and benefits. Happy staff means happy children. The rest…

As a parent with kids in childcare, focus on getting high quality educators would be ideal with staff retention being a priority. With a…

Mine still rolls into a ball. However, I dry the sheets separately now with woollen balls and it helps it dry evenly with less tangling.

Yep good pick up. I just checked my appliances again and country of origin does vary. Bosch serie 8 front load washing machine - Made in…

That doesnt sound right at all. I have no issues mentioned above. I have this machine,…

I have a German made Bosch heat pump, bought 4 years ago and no issues so far. 1 downside is the lack of reverse tumble feature for bed…

The home becomes too hot in summer due to radiant heat hitting the windows and transferring heat into home. The double glazing traps and…

The main concern is the lack of education around thermal efficiency and solar passive. The price of comfort and energy bill savings is hard…

I can see the biggest issue in Brisbane is humidity. Having cross breeze ventilation is important. North facing sun with Eaves is hugely…

Australian homes lack thermal efficiency and people like to crank on A/C as a band aid solution. If you’re building a home, prioritise…

I am not sure why your leasing company is being so difficult on this when its not their money at stake. In the running costs, things like…

Yep pretty much. Goes to show net profit isn’t just a simple calculation of sold-bought price.

I lost about 5% after 24months ownership. Bought 370k peak 2017, did 50k in renos. Sold 430k 2.5 years later, just prior covid stage 4…

Market stalls abit leading up to election as everyone is waiting for housing policy spiels from the politicians.

If you’re intending to buy after selling, it will likely work against you if interest rates drop.

REAs hear this “in no rush to sell” statement all the time. They see right through this and run their usual campaign and spiel…

The vendors preferred price is already in the upper 1/3 of the revised price range. This is a private sale so the vendors undisclosed…

Generally when I sell a home, I consider the break even cost as the sum of stamp duty, REA commission, interest component of mortgage,…

I help my parents manage 2 investment properties with a great PM, and it’s definitely getting harder nowadays through tenancy laws…

I am a local and love it when the government steps in with free handouts. As a homeowner, it boosts the prices of homes so the increased…

https://sleepnrelax.com.au/ Got my king mattress from here as per recommendation from Karl Ausbeds. The quality is great and its made…

The Asian immigrants have great work ethics because they see Australia as having many opportunities to get ahead and make the most of it.…

One thing I don’t cheap out on is food! There’s no budget restriction on food or grocery shopping. Generally, I wouldn’t call myself…

It is definitely hard for me to turn down extra work for income at the moment. I see my parents struggle as immigrants coming here as…

Worked like a dog over the past 10 years and still do. Bought home at peak 2022. 700k mortgage, currently paying it off around 100k/year…

Spot on. The specialist mechanic I go charges $170/hr and is highly trained in diagnostics as well as preventative inspections. Its abit…

2016 VW Passat Diesel serviced at Euro specialist. $380 Minor service (oil +filter) + inspections, tyres rotated. Major Service with DSG,…

5% deposit is risky. It leaves the buyer vulnerable to defaulting on mortgage repayments. I would be concerned for borrowers on 5% deposit.…

Looking for good quality poe cctv cameras in low light conditions and have been sussing out ozbargain’s favourite brand, Reolink. Looking…