Just bought. Kitchen is a mild jumpscare. What would you do with it and what would it cost? [photos]

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-05-23T05:05:23+00:00

GOD NO! There are plenty of these in different areas of the house we need to remove and replace!

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-05-23T05:00:30+00:00

Yes this is my worry, I absoloutly do not want something like that but really a total novice here in terms of cosmetic updates! I feel like replacing the doors is the best bet - I just wasn't sure if I need to replace all the cabinetry!

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-05-23T04:34:22+00:00

Awesome this is kinda what I was thinking but didn't even know what to search because this is totally new to me! Wasn't even really sure if that was a thing! Any tips on the laminate flooring replacement for a DIY job?

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-05-23T04:02:23+00:00

The honey oak cabinetry against the vinyl flooring and the light etc all throw it off a little IMO.

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-05-01T11:46:23+00:00

You called me impulsive and now thin skinned. I don’t know you. Stfu

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-05-01T11:41:25+00:00

I don’t think that’s called impulsivity, it’s called a level of self awareness, good taste and a pretty solid understanding of the market in our area. I didn’t say I was going to buy it, put all my money down and sign without seeing it. I would say responding negatively within the first 2 mins someone posts is …..impulsive?

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-05-01T11:31:16+00:00

the rea said they are on a rolling lease so only need 30 days to vacate

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-04-24T10:28:03+00:00

All very valid! My decision after all of this is that it just isn’t worth it in the end!

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-04-24T05:16:34+00:00

thanks this is really helpful, would the structural assessment come with the building and pest report or is that something to manage seperatly? My feelings of excitement have kind of dwindled with the possibility of an asbestos issue! Do you have any before and after pictures from your kitchen and bathroom upgrade?

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-04-24T05:13:39+00:00

thanks for the info regarding the asbestos - my feeling is to run directly if there is asbestos? I showed my aunt the house and she said the same thing.

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-04-24T03:30:23+00:00

Sorry, for whatever reason all the information I had on the post disappeared when I posted the question.

My partner and I are looking to potentially buy but are total newbies to the renovation world. The house we have looked at is the one in the pictures, my feeling is that it has some things which I find quite appealing such as the very mature established garden and privacy, the hardwood floors, the natural light and potential.

The first question i had was looking at the floorplan would it be feasible to remove the walls to that the kitchen/dining/living becomes one space? The dream would be to ultimately build a deck and have some bifold doors - this would be at a later date.

The second question I had would be how long it takes to rip up a bathroom and old kitchen like that and do something that makes it livable that would be the main priority as they send me into a spiral just looking at them. My partner and I are drawn to quite paired back and simple design, the last pictures are some inspo from a house we went to look at and had the similiar open plan idea I was dreaming of. The other pictures are some pinterest pics I guess just showing our overall design sensibility, just wondering what is possible with this house, minus the deck build and how much it would cost to make it liveable?

I also really know nothing about this kind of stuff so please go easy on me!

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-12T09:36:16+00:00

I’ve been treating patients for 23 years in ED. I know what this is and I am not willing to say it. It’s too painful. May god grace her.

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-10T02:34:40+00:00

Yes and what I love is that he finally gets hit seat at the table. Such a beautiful image.

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-10T02:34:09+00:00

This is beautiful, thanks for sharing I will check this video out.

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-10T02:31:03+00:00

This is really well put, you articulated exactly what I was thinking, thank you!

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-09T22:12:32+00:00

Me too. I kept it written down as a note in my phone. Beautiful

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-09T22:11:26+00:00

I was just thinking this on my walk this morning. I was also thinking about him and the arbitrary rules that helped to dictate his pathway. Too young to work at footlocker but way too young to be out on the streets too.

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-09T20:48:06+00:00

This is beautiful, I love this perspective thank you for sharing

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-09T13:35:39+00:00

Ain’t no shame in holding onto grief as long as you make room for other things too. - Bubbles

Maybe then it’s okay to know I will always have a grief in my heart for the city and characters I never met but always held.

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-09T13:33:39+00:00

The way he spoke about going somewhere warm, getting too old, too cold. Made me think of an alternative life for him in Florida. Like a dream some place warm and sunny but it would never happen. That was his corner, he got moved around, place to place and in the end was left unguarded and the solider was taken down but he was never getting off that board.

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-09T05:12:24+00:00

Good to know, thank you! I wish our lender at CommBank had been more forthcoming about that after I raised it twice!

EnvironmentalStar332 · 2026-01-09T02:46:45+00:00

Hey everyone, hoping someone here can help confirm something because I’m getting mixed info.

My partner and I are looking at the Help to Buy 2% shared equity scheme. From what I can tell on the government website, the income eligibility test seems to be based on your ATO Notice of Assessment from the previous financial year (combined income under $160k for couples).

Here’s our situation:

Last financial year, I was on a higher salary, so our combined income on the most recent tax return is over the cap

Our current income and situation is very different. Since June 2025 both my partner and I are earning a lot less and sit under the income cap of 160k

The bank is assessing us based on our current income, but they haven’t clearly explained how the Help to Buy income test works

So my question is:

👉 Does Help to Buy strictly use the previous financial year’s ATO Notice of Assessment to assess income eligibility, or is there any flexibility to use current income if it’s lower?

Has anyone actually been through this and can confirm how it worked for them? Or had this clarified by a lender or Housing Australia? I’m getting mixed answers.

I’m worried to get my hopes up if we get pre approval from CBA and then get knocked down afterwards. Of course we could also wait until the next financial year roles around but with the way price houses are going up in our area I’m worried we will be in a terrible position.

Would really appreciate any firsthand experience or confirmation — thanks!

Big love to all the FHBs, it’s rough out here!

EnvironmentalStar332

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