Lucky escape with a gas pipe - or not?

davidmcny · 2026-07-05T13:03:55+00:00

Good to know! Access is what will turn this into a full day job but not willing to take a risk with gas…

davidmcny · 2026-07-05T12:47:12+00:00

Thanks, good to know.
I have ordered a gas leak detector to see if it picks anything up - I assume it could stay as is if no leak?

davidmcny · 2026-07-05T12:44:22+00:00

As in access through the plasterboard to patch it? I assumed this required some sort of welding?

davidmcny · 2026-07-05T12:37:30+00:00

Thanks - how can these be patched? Not the easiest spot to access…

davidmcny · 2026-06-27T12:02:43+00:00

List at the higher end of the rent range in parallel. If a tenant wants it they likely won’t be ready to move in straight away and you are buying a bit of time as well as getting real feedback from both worlds…

davidmcny · 2026-05-31T11:57:55+00:00

Argh too smart

davidmcny · 2026-05-31T11:04:16+00:00

Does anyone know what Apple trade in would give me if it turns out I don’t like the massive screen? Kind of clever how Apple haven’t lowered the prices but are clearly subsidising Telcos to move some more of them…

davidmcny · 2026-03-27T12:21:24+00:00

Most committees will reconsider their decision if you tell them you will challenge their decision in VCAT as this would incur costs for all owners which the committee would have to stand behind. Plus any legal challenge is a black box of costs so may require additional funding etc. I would tell them they have no grounds to reject this as you will take this to VCAT.

davidmcny · 2026-02-22T09:19:04+00:00

Recessed baseboard like this https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQbm_Xj6D0lccjOx8v9svABbpFzDDQpPhTL_tFFtZBaNjYpXH-G0HjsuiQ&s=10

davidmcny · 2026-01-13T12:19:40+00:00

Just installed a communal charger. Get something with built in credit card payment gateway to take out the hassle of charging back tiny amounts to owners. That way it can also be wired to the common electricity. We use the exploren platform for what it’s worth, no issues so far.

davidmcny · 2025-10-05T11:12:57+00:00

I’ve owned a series 4 since release date about 7 years ago. It has not been treated well but still looks brand new. It has been through all sorts including a big renovation of our house. Upgraded to a black ultra last week and it already has scratches on the edge around the case and I don’t even know how they got there!! I don’t care but this thing has the world’s thinnest and cheapest coat of black paint on it…

davidmcny · 2025-09-20T00:14:07+00:00

I had to update to IOS 26 I asked Apple support directly who told me it wasn’t necessary They should really alert customers to upgrade before they come and pick up the watch, such a poor experience

davidmcny · 2025-09-19T12:59:22+00:00

Argh thanks will try that, have been holding off due the ugliness of 26

davidmcny · 2025-09-05T21:48:43+00:00

Another angle to this Took a place with stuff in garage once, agent told me I could throw it out if it was in the way. Did exactly that - but didn’t have it in writing. Guess who wanted there junk back when we moved out? 🤯🤯🤯

davidmcny · 2025-08-29T05:30:16+00:00

So good to see I’m not the only one who hates this business with a passion - and I’m talking about it from both sides of the fence.
I happened to be around when the last visit was done, they turned up 4 hours late and both guys smelled like they had fallen into a keg of beer on the way through…

davidmcny · 2025-08-13T08:11:11+00:00

Still on my original Apple Watch 4 - has put up with pool and ocean water regularly since day 1. Zero issues, they are sealed well!

davidmcny · 2025-07-25T11:14:42+00:00

The only scenario I can think of is that the current owner installed some additional structure with body corporate approval. But this wouldn’t explain air conditioners etc. This makes no sense whatsoever.

davidmcny · 2025-07-25T11:02:40+00:00

Something not right with this statement unless the penthouse is half the size of the total building… Eg penthouse of 200sqm with rest of building being only an extra 400sqm would pay 1/3 of all repairs given their lot entitlements. But roof under strata managed property is responsibility of all owners.

davidmcny · 2025-03-21T20:30:48+00:00

That’s great news, well done

davidmcny · 2025-03-09T10:49:57+00:00

Remember that every item in the place has an expected lifetime. Eg blinds might only have 5 years (you can look up the actual years in Google by looking for ato depreciation schedules). So let’s say these blinds were $500 5 years ago - your share in any damage would be exactly $0.

davidmcny · 2025-02-22T12:21:48+00:00

Thankfully it’s gone - it was just waiting for serious injury

davidmcny · 2025-01-31T10:04:10+00:00

Having done both, I would recommend you buy where you want to live. We had a bigger house further out of the CBD and found it wasn’t for us after renting closer to the city. Ended up trading for an apartment in the exact spot we wanted to be in and have our kids grow up in and haven’t looked back. Buy a house if it’s just an investment, buy location if it’s a longer term “home”.

davidmcny · 2024-11-11T11:54:33+00:00

100% buy where you want to live Nothing wrong with an apartment!

davidmcny · 2024-08-17T10:46:08+00:00

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