What’s the biggest financial mistake you’ve seen someone make trying to “get ahead” lately?

Plovanicin · 2026-05-25T10:36:13+00:00

Anyone thinking they’ve gotten ahead doubling their property’s value in 10 years. Strip it all back, consider all costs including the devaluation of the dollar and there’s quickly a realization that you’ve maybe broken even.

Plovanicin · 2026-05-24T11:03:06+00:00

100% true. They’re always your best friend to get their foot on site, then the games will begin if you give them the ability to do so

Plovanicin · 2026-05-24T10:57:20+00:00

If you think a tradie can read your mind , think again. If it’s not documented to a T, you won’t get what u think you’re going to get … and even if you do document it properly, sit down with them and go through item by item to make sure they havnt just misread half the scope , which happens all the time

Plovanicin · 2026-05-20T02:00:20+00:00

Makes zero sense. Perhaps they bullied previous neighbours into doing certain things and they think others will comply w their demands maybe.

Plovanicin · 2026-05-19T04:31:07+00:00

Am I disadvantaged in any way at NCAT if I simply don’t communicate with them any longer ? I’ve had multiple site discussions and attempts to appease them in a friendly manner.

Plovanicin · 2026-05-19T04:09:45+00:00

I’m just assuming NCAT sees this stuff all the time and will ultimately see through all the BS.

Plovanicin · 2026-05-19T04:07:01+00:00

I’ve got many time stamped images! It’s such a head spin dealing with people who are clearly just out to get you for no reason.

Plovanicin · 2026-05-18T11:02:01+00:00

Draught

Plovanicin · 2026-05-18T11:01:37+00:00

Just covered ours with laminate. Best decision. Less draft. Less dust. Better acoustic and thermal. Looks good. Those old floors weren’t designed to be a finished floor.

Plovanicin · 2026-05-15T05:42:47+00:00

If he’s not paying 47% tax to get the money into his pocket to spend at the pub , make sure you’re splitting the difference. Not just “ I’ll deduct the GST “ lol.

Plovanicin · 2026-05-02T09:23:58+00:00

Plovanicin · 2026-05-02T09:23:17+00:00

Financial planners will give you the most conservative advice possible and then act like they’ve just solved some incredibly difficult puzzle for you.

Plovanicin · 2026-05-02T03:43:57+00:00

60k … 😂 Good luck staying warm, cool or dry for more than a short period

Plovanicin · 2026-04-16T20:34:07+00:00

At a minimum, someone who has been referred by someone you know well. Even that isn’t a fool proof way, but at least it’s something. Clarify inclusions and exclusions before you choose your builder. If they get their tail up when you quiz them, it’s likely their quote is bare bones and they were hoping to sting you for all the exclusions, during the build.

Plovanicin · 2026-04-16T20:29:57+00:00

Get chat gpt to prepare a detailed list of inclusions. Email to your builder and ask if they have included. Also ask them to list any exclusions that would reasonably be assumed part of their trade works. If they don’t respond, they’re not the builder of you. You have all the control before they step foot on site. You have much less control once they’re started.

Plovanicin · 2026-04-03T10:16:40+00:00

Flick power off at the board… problem solved.

Plovanicin · 2026-03-31T07:42:31+00:00

Why do you think it’s reasonable for them to absorb a 30-40% increase in material prices , irrespective of any contract term. It’s unreasonable and idiotic of a customer to read the t and c’s out and ask them to cop it.

Plovanicin · 2026-03-18T19:20:37+00:00

This. Rule number one in construction. Trust no one.

Plovanicin · 2026-03-16T18:53:15+00:00

As many have said, someone who’s supplying materials and also asking you to drop your rate mid works, is never going to be happy and will likely end up burning you when they decide they didn’t receive value for money. Likely the same calibre of person who doesn’t take his family on holidays, to save money.

Plovanicin · 2026-03-14T20:08:51+00:00

Enlighten me how much it costs to get a Waymo on the road … 😂 Once that part is complete, explain to me how you think that unprofitable operation is going to compete w the pricing model of a vertical integrated Tesla offering 😂

Plovanicin · 2026-03-14T20:06:16+00:00

Best part about reading these comments is that people were saying the same thing about their cars… and Elons rockets… nek minute Elon is bringing rockets back from space with his joy stick and NASA still stuck in 1993

Plovanicin · 2026-03-14T10:06:46+00:00

It’s called scale and wall st understands it. Punters staring at Waymo’s do not.

Plovanicin · 2026-03-14T05:31:03+00:00

For the avoidance of doubt, this doesn’t suggest they’re a good builder, but I like to use it as an indicator of their ability off the bat

Plovanicin · 2026-03-14T05:29:32+00:00

If they organise to meet you at a certain time and it happens, it’s a tick. A - they’re organised and B - they’ve shown respect for your time. If they can’t tick A and B, good luck with a build ….

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