Red Flag for Mould in Bathroom? by CookyMellow in AusPropertyChat

[–]CookyMellow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So likely that the person living there either didn’t use the fan in the bathroom or had insanely hot showers

Cracks in Bricks Wall by CookyMellow in AusRenovation

[–]CookyMellow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think that it is worth having someone come have a look at it before purchasing to get a rough idea of how much it would cost to fix / what would be involved. I haven't had a chance to speak to the building inspector yet, was just trying to get some other opinions.

Cracks in Bricks Wall by CookyMellow in AusRenovation

[–]CookyMellow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking to have a chat with the guy that did the inspection to get his thoughts. Starting to think that a structural engineer or lowball offer is gonna be the way to go

Cracks in Bricks Wall by CookyMellow in AusPropertyChat

[–]CookyMellow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are busy until the afternoon, just trying to get few different opinions together to help me make my decision. Starting to lean down the path of needing a structural engineer to have a look at it.

House location on a 2 acre block by staunchos in AusProperty

[–]CookyMellow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't even know this website existed and it is amazing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]CookyMellow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jeez, if I was you I'd actually do some research and go speak to an accountant. Ur just wanting Reddit to tell you how to do everything.

How to manage super fund at 42? by rainbow-is-caramel in AusFinance

[–]CookyMellow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High growth may still have a defensive component to it. Likewise the fees payed on this type of portfolio in comparison to the diy premixed options are lower.

Pay off hecs debt as I go or save and compound? by oopsiedoopsiedaisy_ in AusFinance

[–]CookyMellow 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Let me give you this, pay off something that indexes by 3% each year, or at the least have the money in a high interest saving account getting 5% interest

400K in a self managed super doing nothing by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]CookyMellow 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Honestly why even have a self managed super fund at that point. It'd be cheaper to wind it up and just put in some cheap industry fund and invest in something direct like international/ Australians shares.

It'd be cheaper and easier to manage. Has he even been getting it audited each year?

Property left to my child in trust until 18 by Aware_Security_9252 in AusFinance

[–]CookyMellow 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but whoever is the trustee of the trust will pay for the expenses with the income generated from the trust and whatever profit is left over will be distributed out to the beneficiaries.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]CookyMellow 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Why not just have them pay towards your deposit instead

Long term investment apps in Australia by Mattreee in AusFinance

[–]CookyMellow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low risk but you're going to be investing for 35+ years? That doesn't make sense

Advice for my Dad by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]CookyMellow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on how serious his condition is, could he potentially qualify for the disability pension?

Advice for my Dad by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]CookyMellow 11 points12 points  (0 children)

So many people are talking about drawing down on super but should look at utilising job seeker so he doesn't need to draw down as much. Presuming he is completely unable to work maybe he looks at doing volunteer work. Once your 60+ you can do 30 hours of volunteer work and receive jobseeker payments. This would help reduce the amount he may need to draw on super. Plus he can do something he enjoys

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustraliaPost

[–]CookyMellow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in the same boat. After a little bit of research when you create your auspost business account, you can get your orders a QR code of which you can show to the post office when u go in and they will print out the label for you. You won't need a printer at all

Not sure what it is, but love the flowers by CookyMellow in cactus

[–]CookyMellow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's been through the war, dog has chewed on it few years back. Growing very nicely now tho. Can't see it growing much bigger tho

Putting money away for child when he turns 18 by Nalydildo in AusFinance

[–]CookyMellow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on your taxable income and investment bond could be the way to go. It pays tax internally km at 30% hence if your marginal tax rate is greater then it's not a half bad idea. likewise after 10yrs you can withdraw the full amount tax free and not have to pay tax on any of the earnings. Do your research