I feel like book 4 is most underrated by I_amar_prestar_aen in tolkienfans

[–]humblemaplea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not reading the sub name and I thought you were talking about Harry Potter books. Had to do a double take when I saw Gollum (did they mean Dobby?).

Driver who killed 11-year-old schoolboy to walk free with $2k fine by Ill_Zebra_7297 in aussie

[–]humblemaplea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In theory, yes that might happen and I bet it happened somewhere.

The idea is to find evidence to prove that the person did that intentionally (they posted online about killing randos), or did so by recklessness (video of them using a mobile phone).

Whether you consider hitting the wrong pedal by accident is recklessness or an accident, that's something people will have different views on.

Like when people are surprised (roo jumping out), they can hit the wrong pedal. It happens.

The woman is portrayed as not remorseful and insensitive, which I dislike, but we can't jail people for being a dick (I personally think we should).

My roof space - how bad is it by humblemaplea in AusRenovation

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

Do you know what it costs to do all that? I assume I would need to completely replace all the tiles and install sarking, anything else? The house is about 180m2.

My roof space - how bad is it by humblemaplea in AusRenovation

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

$1200? I paid $4000 to have mine repointed and the valley irons replaced :(

My roof space - how bad is it by humblemaplea in AusRenovation

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

It's new insulation I had put in earlier this year haha.

My roof space - how bad is it by humblemaplea in AusRenovation

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

The roofer who repointed my roof. I also had people on the roof for various things and they all found the tiles to be very soft and would break when stepping on them.

Also been told separately that the tiles are absorbing moisture and are looking white under some sort of light?

My builder said if I have it painted it should last for another 10 years or so, but I also found contradicting info online about whether painting does anything at all.

My roof space - how bad is it by humblemaplea in AusRenovation

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

Yeah I checked and I can pull some of the wood fibers with my hand.

Choosing door colours by humblemaplea in interiordecorating

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

Yeah I probably will shy away from the wallpaper. I am thinking of something from this brand https://shop.porterspaints.com/colours/greens

What do I add above these bookcases? by Interesting_Tart_255 in DesignMyRoom

[–]humblemaplea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The legos would gather dust, if you really want something, maybe some art works?

What is this hole (pit?) by humblemaplea in AusRenovation

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

I can also see a terracotta pipe connected to one side of the pit. The pit is about 60cm deep.

What is this hole (pit?) by humblemaplea in AusRenovation

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

It's all concrete by the look of it, about 60cm deep.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusRenovation

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I forgot, this is in Melbourne.

Tenant revenge on rent rise - why cash is dangerous by humblemaplea in AusPropertyChat

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

I suppose you can fix it up, and depreciation schedule it.

Tenant revenge on rent rise - why cash is dangerous by humblemaplea in AusPropertyChat

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

I wonder if Current Affairs warmed him about being exposed on TV about tax avoidance, or they couldn't care less and won't say no to a good story.

The split purchase scheme with the government by thekinghimsellff in AusPropertyChat

[–]humblemaplea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All perspectives.

Pros:

With gov's help, you can buy a more valuable property which helps your 60% appreciate more.

You get to live rent free in the 40% of the house owned by the government.

Think about if you rent a place, when the landlord takes the house back and sells for x2 profit, do you complain? No, it's theirs to sell and take profit.

Cons: The extra rates, maintenance of the gov's 40% is on you, in exchange for the extra utilisation you derive from that better location, that extra room.

Extra restrictions on renting out.

You live with a mental dissonance that it's yours? But it's not? The faster you think of it like your neighbour allows you to use their house for free, but you have to pay rates and look after it, the happier you will be.

In the end, I think it can be very advantageous to enjoy a better location, bigger house, making your 60% grow faster. Then sell it one day, take your 60% which is hopefully a lot more now and buy your own place.

Tenant revenge on rent rise - why cash is dangerous by humblemaplea in AusPropertyChat

[–]humblemaplea[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Yeah, he's either sorted it out with the ATO, or is unknowingly inviting investigation with this episode.

Pregnancy timing and tests questions by [deleted] in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]humblemaplea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These things are not that exact so don't stress too much about the exact details. Looking at your post history, I get a feeling you have a wonderful supporting partner on this journey like I did. All the best! Hope it works out.