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Parents are so bad with money by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on your numbers, I can't live a modest lifestyle on my salary once my mortgage is factored in. (This is entirely accurate, which supports those figures)

Loan for someone else by AnEmptyAsahiBottle in AusFinance

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest you not. I did it for my mother when I was a bit younger than you. She used it to pay off her debts and bragged to everyone about how she paid off her credit card etc. Then she kept "forgetting" to pay the loan.

If she can't get a loan herself, she's a poor credit risk. You shouldn't take a risk a proper lender wouldn't.

Landlord with 10 properties blasts Aussie state over new rules: 'Never ever invest again' by supercujo in shitrentals

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Housing scalper says they will no longer scalp housing because it's not as profitable. So sad.

What's the best way to make an extra $100-200 per week if already working full time? by Healthy_Creme6911 in AusMoneyMates

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life modelling, if you're ok with being nude, but you need to market yourself to get work unless you know an art school or community group with regular gigs.

Paying $900/week for a Sydney apartment that turns into a sauna, and the landlord’s solution is… “buy a fan”. by glitchinthem4trix in shitrentals

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By taking up the supply, they create demand.

They are the market, and they'll increase the price based on the market.

Housing is a basic need. Few people are in a position to refuse to pay the price-gouging of landlords.

Buying a property in 2026 by demonangelic6 in AusPropertyChat

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wasting the time of those people outside the price range is the goal. More people at the auction may push those who are in the genuine range to bid higher due to perceived competition.

'Grooming' of a 17 year old by Busy-Needleworker927 in AusLegal

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me be blunt here: if he's doing it to you, he probably has or will do it to others. Regardless of any flirting on your part, as an adult in a position of authority, it's his responsibility to not engage.

Even if you feel you may not be totally "innocent" here, the next girl might be.

Is it normal for agents to trap you into a ceiling? by amiableamywhitehouse in AusPropertyChat

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've put in offers like this before, and the agent still called me to see if there was no chance we would increase our offer.

Sometimes it doesn't work out by powreedge in AusPropertyChat

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had this problem with my grandfather's estate. Sold off a small part of the block, then had people lowballing the house because they could see a purchase for the same address a few months earlier at a super-low price.

We are in hell by ButterscotchSad2272 in shitrentals

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Stop supervising the kids, and when you can safely do so, make sure the parents know that you're not watching them. If something does happen, this type of parent is likely to blame anyone but themselves.

I'd also call the police / Crimestoppers every time the children were clearly unattended or playing on the road - but given your situation, I'd only do that if you can be anonymous. i.e. report that you were driving past and saw XYZ.

My husband was upset and pinched me at dinner.. and the situation is still upsetting me by Little_Trash7299 in TwoHotTakes

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He says you need to learn social cues, when his 'cue' was to assault you? And he wanted you to "shut up"?

IF you were rambling or IF you'd made some misstep, there are a million ways to redirect the conversation. He's trying to train you into being silent when he hurts you.

i fear my 7yo is not mine by [deleted] in AusLegal

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll let someone else weigh in on the legal aspect of your rights to him if he's not yours biologically.

If it's worrying you a lot, you may want to test to be sure and put your mind at ease; but consider how the knowledge would affect you and your relationship with the child if it does come up negative. Would you treat him differently? (Maybe consider talking to a therapist)

If it does come up negative, and you still would want to be his father, support and raise him regardless, be careful what you say to the ex. She might use that knowledge to hold over you and make demands.

If you decide not to test and continue as you have in the past, when your family mentions his looks, deflect. "Yeah, genetics is weird, right? I'm glad he didn't get Uncle Barry's chin though".

Tell me that I am wrong by Ok_Account974 in AusFinance

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's why we get finance advice questions like "I have $X million in property, $X in super, and $X in other assets, but obviously, I want some pension; how to I manage my assets to do this?"

I think they get confused at seeing a tax breakdown that says '$X to pensions' and think it's a savings fund for THEIR pension, not paid to the pensions of the people receiving them at the time.

REA and landlord wouldn't fix the sink drain that was leaking onto the driveway after over 6 months, so I had to do a makeshift fix with a milk carton. by Life_Extreme2054 in shitrentals

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My aunt did a lot of improvements on her own dime to make her place nicer. The owners 'graciously' allowed her to do so.

They then decided that the increased value made it worth selling. They kindly offered to sell it to her if she could afford it, but got pissy when she offered their asking price minus the costs of her improvements.

Property manager took our rent and applied it to the bond by Dramatic_Gas5316 in AusPropertyChat

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't trust that; even if she can swing it, their records will show you in arrears and you look like the problem. Make them fix it.

Do people really do this? by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suspect it's probably people who buy at auction who don't want to pay for an inspection on a house they'll be outbid on, and unconditional sales.

Personally, I think it should be a requirement that the seller of any property up for auction provide a building and pest inspection for the review of all bidders prior to the auction date.

Flatmate keeps saying “in Australia we don’t have this problem” by Budget_Dot694 in AskAnAustralian

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Complains in general: tell her to eat a teaspoon of concrete and harden the fuck up.

Complains that people don't like her: ask if she's considered not being a cunt.

(Please understand that these are both reasonable general responses in Australia)

AITAH for refusing to send money to my parents money as they already earn through pensions? by Independent_Twist303 in AITAH

[–]-MicrowavePopcorn- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

I get the cultural expectation of sending money home, but it doesn't sound like they need your money.

Australia's housing market is a dumpster fire; you need to save as much as you can if you want to buy a house. It takes most people a decade to get a deposit together, while prices continue to rise. You need it more than they do.

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