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Real Inflation on House Maintenance

In early 2020 we got quote for two jobs for our house. One was removal of the existing fence and build a new one. The other was replacement of all gutters and downpipes. Unfortunately we could not …

Which Financial Year I Should Log My Tax Refund

Hi everyone, My current employer sent me for a technical training in February 2022. The cost was around $2000. And According to my contract, if I resign within one year from the training, they will …

Which Size of Taxi Suits for Airport Drop off

Hi everyone, For the first time we will be travelling overseas. We have 2 big luggages and a baby stroller and a few cabin bags. 2 adults and 1 baby (1.5 yo). I’m trying to find the ideal taxi …

Telstra

Are Mobile Devices Sim Locked in Telstra Plus Rewards Store

Hi eveyone, I wanted to check if anyone knows that whether the iPhones or iPads (cellular ones) are operator locked when we buy from Telstra Plus Rewards store. I have enough points to redeem one. So …

Paid Vicroads Rego and Still Appears Expired

Hi everyone, Today is the last day of my rego renewal for vicroads and I’ve already paid it 2 days ago. Just an hour ago received an SMS from Vicroads saying that my rego is expired. So I did an …

What Type of Handyman Do We Need for Kitchen Sink Work?

Last week our dishwasher decided to retire. And while checking the dishwasher cabinet dimensions for the new machine, we found that our kitchen sink was not properly installed from the bottom. The …

How To Prepare for the Property Valuation Visit

As a part of our home loan refinance application, the bank (HSBC) requested a physical property valuation. Next week we will have the valuer visiting our property. I just wanted to check if anyone …

poll Need Help Choosing New Tyres for My Pathfinder (235/65/R18 106+)

Hi, My Pathfinder 2018 (MY17) 4WD ST-L 3.5 V6 needs new tyres. Currently using the Continentals (Cross Contact LS Sport) which came with the new car. Neither happy or unhappy. At 50K kms they got …

Airbnb

Airbnb Host Says She Will Cancel My Booking

Booked 5 days stay in Lorne (VIC) between 21-25th December using Airbnb. Immediately got our booking confirmed. Payment has been processed. And just a few hours later, received a message from the …

Fallen Tree Dispute with Neighbour and Insurance

We live in the easter suburbs of Melbourne (Knox City area). And had two big gum trees in the backyard. Last year both of them dropped huge huge limbs during the storms. One of the branches has …

Does Re Stumping Reduce The House Value?

We have a (45 years old) house which is slightly on a sloping block. The main structure is on brick, but we also have one weatherboard extension as a second living room. That extension room has …

Telstra

Telstra Is Asking Me to Move to nbn before July 2021 - Can I Ask for Any Compensation?

Hi everyone. TLDR; Telstra is forcing me to move to (fibre) NBN before July 2021. But my current speed with my existing connection is better than fibre NBN. Can I ask for any compensation? I live …

Selling Preowned Item with Amazon Invoice

Couple of months ago I got a vacuum cleaner robot from an Amazon deal. After using a few times I realised that it’s not my thing and too lazy to return to Amazon. So just wanted to sell the item …

Why Home Insurance Renewal Is More Expensive than Buying New

Hi, Currently, my home and contents insurance is about to due. And received a renewal quote from the insurer. Just out of curiosity I tried to get a new quote from the insurer's website like a …

Removal of Old School Boxed Air Conditioner Unit - Advice Needed

Hi. I have a weatherboard extension room on my property. And the room has an old boxed style wall mount air conditioner. I'm planning to get that ac removed, but since the outside walls are …

JB Hi-Fi

Large TV (65") Home Delivery Checklist

Recently I ordered a new Samsung Q9FN 65" from JB-Hifi. Today is the delivery day. I only paid for the delivery, not for the unpacking or installation. In case the TV can be damaged during the …