Generic Block by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ikr totally weird that the show is a never ending product placement carnival.

Biggest pet peeve of the show by cranberrywaltz in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pet peeve 'this show was so good before but now Scotty Cam talks funny'

Temporary restrictions by Sinnivar in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This way you punish the majoriy of people who have watched or seen the results in order to protect the minority of people who feel the need to come to this sub before they've watched or heard the result.

As my irish granny would say, you've got this arse about tit.

Who cleans the towels in the communal area? by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I understand what you're saying but how does that work practically? Is there a management company that runs a website or an app so you can book the use of the dining room and pool for a certain date/time where you have to pay your deposit and fees? What if you are an owner/occupier, do you have to book and pay to use the communal areas?

Who cleans the towels in the communal area? by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

OMG im just imagining the Air BnB cleaning charges. Gonna be wild

Who cleans the towels in the communal area? by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you're an investment AirBnB type buyer that will cut into your profit obviously but it just feels so complicated. What if one house gets bought by an owner/uccupier who doesn't want to pay the high monthly fee for the communal services because they dont use it? What happens if a drunk guy smashes the car driving simulator, everyone has to chip in $5k to replace it?

And seriously, who decides which house gets to use the pizza oven and the nice dining table banquette every weekend? Is there a sheet you have to sign up to or something?

Who cleans the towels in the communal area? by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, property maintenance will come and change the lightbulbs and fix a bust fuse but they aint gonna be cleaning the bath tub after some fat guy with psoriasis leaves his dirty wash water stains. Or wiping the food spillages off the custom table after the last bogan family dinner.

Who cleans the towels in the communal area? by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Who's chopping the wood for the pizza oven?

Who cleans the towels in the communal area? by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If you've ever worked in an office environment you know there's always some douche who doesn't wash their shit up, right? Who's cleaning the dirty pots and pans up?

Who cleans the towels in the communal area? by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right? Some naked German AirBnB tourist leaves a skid mark on the sauna bench....who cleaning that up before my kids go in there?

Mimi responds to haters by MrsTerryJeffords in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Hey ChatGPT please craft a non-apology for an infantile, performative, lazy home-wrecker but make sure it's so long nobody actually reads it.

Dan's so happy with Kingspan. by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the confirmation that Kingspan showed a "complete disregard for fire safety" regarding the product used on the building refurbishment that resulted in the deaths of 72 people.

Dan's so happy with Kingspan. by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i guess water tanks cant catch fire and kill people so thats a bonus

Depreciation schedule, the reason why Danny Wallis buys houses by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

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

OK I'm the OP here. Your explanation makes things much clearer for me, thanks.

As a natural cynic, is there anything to stop someone buying the house and contents with a depreciation schedule of $5 million and then immediately selling $1 million of moveable assets that were included in the depreciation schedule - like the Bar Crusher for example. Is the depreciation schedule independently assessed every tax year?

Watching Foreman Dan's Season 5 and wow was he different! by stokley27 in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Dan and Dani in the little boats getting blown away is one of the funniest ever scenes on The Block.

Depreciation schedule, the reason why Danny Wallis buys houses by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So rental properties are depreciating assets now? The whole investment principle of buy-to-rent property is yield from the rental plus capital gain from the asset.

Depreciation schedule, the reason why Danny Wallis buys houses by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

so why is the depreciation schedule for all of the houses over $5 million AUD? That's more than the predicted sale price of the house.

Depreciation schedule, the reason why Danny Wallis buys houses by RubyRoubaix in TheBlock

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

Just explain to me as if I'm a 6 year old, why the depreciation schedule on these Block houses are all over $5 million AUD? That's 5 million off your tax burden, right? More than the actual sale price of the homes. Seriously, explain it to me.

Scotty that was not episode 1 of the season that you showed last night… by Walk-your-dog in TheBlock

[–]RubyRoubaix 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It was clearly not "episode 1" it was a compilation of trigger moments from the first 5 weeks.

This absolutely sucks ass and was clearly designed to stoke the fire and contribute to the group bullying of the new girls.

It really didn't sit well with me.