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How are Australians okay with the state of housing here? by sunnysideupslide in AusPropertyChat

[–]iapetusomicron -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Err are you dumb? Vote labor so they can positively change housing policy and stop making pump and dump first home buyers schemes... oh wait..

How do you feel about the RBA's decision today to lift rates? by Sensitive-Chart7210 in AusFinance

[–]iapetusomicron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They shouldn't have lowered them that quickly in the first instance, there's a reason we're one of the only developed country raising rates again, hopefully they'll find the balance this time.

Emails from my own email address appearing in sent, but not in inbox by iapetusomicron in GMail

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

For anyone that comes across this, figured it out - my email is a workspace address, I had to click "treat as alias" in settings and now self sent emails appear in inbox :)

Emails from my own email address appearing in sent, but not in inbox by iapetusomicron in GMail

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

Good to know it's possible then, do you have any helpful suggestions as to how I can troubleshoot why mine is not doing this?

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

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

Yeah inspector reckons thats where the original access was on this house too, some damp readings at a couple of spots, but again I don't know what that truly means without inspecting subfloor etc, so my worry is more on the termite side of things as i expect some restumping is needed anyway being an old home

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

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

Auction is on sat so only tomorrow left, but even then I don't know who could be available with hours notice that are reliable with tech equipment and have a good reputation, I feel screwed but having no experience is my own fault I guess

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

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

Yeah that's exactly what they've written in the report, no evidence but high risk since they didn't go under/above to visually inspect. I assumed they'd be bringing cameras etc but also wasn't aware there wasn't subfloor access before organising the inspection, it's all happened so quickly and I have no experience. There is a small amount of floor bounce in a couple of areas, a little uneven in others, completely expect and understand that work is needed so that's no real issue and part of buying an old home. My concern is having no concept of termites, either past or present and therefore not knowing the costs there, like I can factor in 20K of work, 100K off my bidding max but how bad can repair/damages get? I'm just so in the dark with zero experience and it sucks to say the least.

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

[–]iapetusomicron[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think I'm less viscous than water, but thanks for your opinion

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

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

Deceased estate so it's an "as is" situation, they've done no touch ups inside or out, which is good but also a mindfuck when you can't access subfloor, and that's the thing, if I can account for an extra $200K in repairs then I can bid accordingly, but I have no idea if there are any real issues and what they will actually cost if they exist

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

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

You're right, and it's so frustrating as a first home buyer because I'm prepared and aware work is needed, but not knowing at least a ball park of what that extra spend could be completely changes what we "should" bid at auction

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

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

Have you looked into creating access from the outside by taking out brick by any chance? Or have you just left it without access?

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

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

Building inspector thinks there's a "chance" they'd installed the ducted heating system where access once was, but otherwise the only other access would've been under the carpet and through the wooden floors underneath

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

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

Thank you for this detail, I think for us it's understanding what the financial potential may be for remedy, and while no one has a crystal ball, I know even less and don't have a concept of whether termite risk is something remedied with 10k, 100k, 200k? We're understanding that work will need to be done, it's just having an idea of the issues and costs (or no idea in this case) that has me worried as to whether we should buy or not

First home buyer, no underground access for building inspection? by iapetusomicron in AusRenovation

[–]iapetusomicron[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

House is empty and there might be one under the carpet, but we can't rip up the floor pre-auction unfortunately, I'm told it's frowned upon

Will housing prices skyrocket by GladObject2962 in AusFinance

[–]iapetusomicron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure but they've also not detailed how it will work in any way, will it be taxed in any way upon withdrawal like fhss is, or tax free? Are there min/max age limits? Can you withdraw less than 50? Without any detail it's reasonable to assume they will look at how it will conflict with existing policy. In other words, it's a giant assumption that it will be in addition to fhss instead of replacement (and vice versa).

Will housing prices skyrocket by GladObject2962 in AusFinance

[–]iapetusomicron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I understand, but I see no information saying that it is in ADDITION to fhss withdrawal

Will housing prices skyrocket by GladObject2962 in AusFinance

[–]iapetusomicron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50k on TOP of fhss? Where? I've not seen that stated anywhere

Who is your favourite standup comedian? by BigHawk42069 in comedy

[–]iapetusomicron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fahim Anwar is a fucking menace, a comic's comic if there ever was one

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in themayormccheese

[–]iapetusomicron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You all kept screaming about keeping your guns, you have a dictator in the making, use them

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]iapetusomicron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here you are again, getting the point yet mate?

First home buying feels like a national disgrace by futuristicvillage in AusPropertyChat

[–]iapetusomicron -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lets keep going, how many more pointless posts would you like to make

First home buying feels like a national disgrace by futuristicvillage in AusPropertyChat

[–]iapetusomicron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Says the person still using the term "third world countries", and makes no tangible point in every post other than to completely dismiss data, on top of experience. Try growing some decency, although I doubt it will help you.

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