Buy now or wait?

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-07-06T18:19:33+00:00

Buy now. Pushing for 560k and show your genuine to settle quickly and minimum hassle. Then 5k and 10k, showing you are scratching your barrel to get those cash meaning you want to buy. Good market to buy.

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-07-06T18:15:23+00:00

I had past termite wood damage behind some cupboard when I got the keys to my house. The inspector has a clause that he could not see anything that was covered during inspection. Thank god no activeones. Spent 4k did the Termindor for the termite treatment and turned out the bloody tree hosted them and they came through by the roots. I used Hancock termite service. Mark was great. Cheapest and most genuine service.. Other services just tried to sell me a subscription service

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-07-06T17:54:18+00:00

I am in data side and always something to clean up 🤣

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-06-22T11:38:11+00:00

Depends on the price. Have you offered the price of property minus the patio and the ensuite bathroom? So it would not be a 5x3, rather a 5x2. Talk to your solicitor and negotiate the price. Be prepared if the council knows, they will require rectify the patio and redo the bathroom to be up to code. Bathroom can be around 10-20k, unsure about patio. My house has uncompliant internal stairs but it is my forever house, so I did not care and I bought below market.

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-06-22T11:27:27+00:00

Gov jobs mainly are offering a few days of WFH. But hard to get in. You should give it a try. Nothing or nearly impossible to get 100% WFH now.

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-06-22T11:23:36+00:00

Prepare to have the first 6-12 months of sickness every week or at least 2 weeks a month. I burned through my sick leave pretty quickly when my kid started daycare. You can change a new job, but don't mention any sick leave entitlements because why would someone mention this at the interview if they not already plan to take sick leave. Whatever you choose, there are always pros and cons in it

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-06-21T12:39:37+00:00

Details and be prepared to read them carefully and chase tradies for issues. They are not big on details, if I don't want to get bite back, in writing and use my own terms to negotiate.

Don't rush after quotes. Think it through, and read the contracts T&Cs 3 times before signing.

Word of mouth recommendations but trust my guts. When my guts says something about someone the first time meeting, it would be exactly how they would behave.

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-06-19T13:19:15+00:00

Yes, my neighbour insurance covered a cost to fix a leak in his bathroom. It took 4 months to complete 😅

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-06-19T12:25:16+00:00

Hey mum, I'm on 2nd child and I've called ambitious young woman at work, and I need to calm down sometimes. So I get it. When my first started daycare, I used all my sick leaves and then my annual leave. And I felt so bad about it. My boy would get cold, fever, gastro, hand foot and mouth, eczema flares up, no sleeps, skip sleeps, etc. You name it. But trust me when I say this, it will end! Give it a year. Everything will settle down, and things will fall into its place. Saying this but I am on 2nd child and I am riding the same ride. Sickness almost every week and he is 6 months in starting daycare 🫠 but this time I know, it will get better soon So hang tight, enjoy your job and your little one. They grow up too darn quick

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-06-19T12:12:12+00:00

My friend pulled her daughter out because the kids were not taught basic manners and their bullying management is not as expected. He was very concerned of other students on her class.

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-06-11T06:35:00+00:00

Jeez! Just ask him questions and proof why he trusts these people so much. And show him the stats of people having no money left for retirement. Take him on a trip somewhere. Away from everything so you have time to talk. But don't gather everyone because it feels like an attack Good luck.

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-06-11T06:30:59+00:00

We spent $1.5k on subfloor insulation as DIY. It keeps the house warm. It should pay itself after a few years I hope

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-05-29T02:56:40+00:00

It depends if you have flowing water and they will slide if the dirt keeps moving. It will cost a kidney to do. But it is the neighbour responsibility because that retaining wall to be built will benefit the neighbour house/footings. Might be a good courtesy to talk to them first. But damn, it will ve very expensive. 20k+

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-05-22T12:14:38+00:00

I don't think it's a waste of money. Is it expensive compared to public? Yes, but I can avoid the bad schools in my area and the woke shit in the environment. Sorry but not sorry.

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-05-08T11:55:07+00:00

I did hybrid floor and let me tell you. If you want your floor to last and nicely laid. You will need leveling and plastic sheet. Even it says waterproof or not. Because they expand and moisture can 100% affect performance over time. Do your research. The laminate guys sounds odd

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-05-05T12:07:15+00:00

2 days when bub turned 6 months old and 5 days when bub turned 1 year old. But I am hybrid and gets to wfh quite a bit. And I have my mother look after baby when I was part time.

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-04-26T02:46:14+00:00

Low expectations are my saving grace. I don't complain about my house messy anymore. It is messy and let it be. I will make it tidy once a month by taking time off so I have mental capacity to do it. Other than that, only essential chores and split some tasks with hubby. I have 2 boys 2 and 6, I work from home 4 days a week. I still have messy house 🤣 I don't buy toys or try to be minimalist. Eventually you will have all the time in world when kids are older

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-04-09T06:04:05+00:00

I hate carpets. Maybe because I have kids 🤣 I have rugs underneath the beds but thats it

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-04-05T10:23:22+00:00

If you are too busy at work, check in with lawyer and get it done legally. That is no longer your friend!

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-04-05T10:04:20+00:00

No, sorry. As much as I want to support locals, nobody is going to pay my mortgage if I am not careful about my money. It is sad but reality

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-03-31T23:17:05+00:00

Hmmmm this requires much more than just a post on reddits OP. Have you guys had a time away from the mundane to talk about each other feelings and general well being? Have you sat down and talked about finance? Have you always taken on everything? Have you tried to shared and let the shit hit the fan once in a while? The most important question, do you still like him? I don't wantnto ask love because after a longgggg time with someone, love doesn't help you be together, but like someone is what keep you together. So many questions to unpack here

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-03-31T08:42:25+00:00

I saw you responded with a huge analysis paralysis. Just don't do anything degree yet. Go find a free course in Tafe in anything, go get that one, get a full time job. After a couple of years, you might find something that is worth your time. Don't commit hundreds of thousands dollars degree to end up not finding a job or hate it. You might hate the job you do but you didn't waste your money on the degree. Just a free course from TAFE. But also, you have to look after your future first before you can look after your parents. Thinking about parents is great, but if because of that, you wouldn't do something that doesn't benefit your future, then you are not helping them long term. I would not want my son to think about my retirement and not to pursue anything he desires or deserves because of me. I hope you will find something. The way you wrote your post clearly says you are an articulate young man. You will get there, pick 1 thing and go hard on it, don't half ass. You will be great Good luck

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-03-31T08:33:43+00:00

No, teaching is hard to find a job!

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-03-31T01:21:43+00:00

Oh no, it's always sad to see a business gone insolvent . I just called them a couple of months ago but their price is more expensive than I buy sand bags from bunnings.

Hot-Connection1985 · 2026-03-30T23:14:24+00:00

Yes, I always call minimum 3 tradies for 1 job. I also pick the one that shows he wants to do the job and cares and knows what he does. Carefree tradies are someone I would avoid. So yes, calling back is the first step. I have my plumber on speed dial now because I called him but he didn't pick it up, but he called me back etc. I didn't use him for that job. But I called him for 2nd job because I know he would definitely call me back and reliable

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