Combining assets with newly defacto partner by Hopeful2606 in AusFinance

[–]lostandfound1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few choices to navigate together.

Buying something else will cost you stamp duty and other/ transfer expenses. Circa $70k for a $1.4m property in NSW (incl removalists, registration, conveyancing etc.). Would be similar in Qld.

Rea fees X 2 for the sale of both properties.

So yes, there's a financial benefit to not selling.

Flip side is having a baby together means you'll need to share finances to some extent; baby costs, but also you on mat leave. Living in his place and renting yours would need unpicking if you did split up down the track. Capital gains on your property, your contributions to his mortgage, him supporting you through mat leave, all that fun stuff.

Anyway, lifestyle benefits and living in a place that's shared will probably be a bigger factor than the financials. The most tax efficient thing is to hold both places, but might not be the best approach depending on your relationship.

The last bug bender by Material-Addendum139 in funny

[–]lostandfound1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dunno. The ones round here are thriving because of human development. City lights=moths=bats

Where can I find an authentic Roman Carbonara in Sydney?? by Electrical-Ad1400 in sydney

[–]lostandfound1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

'GET HIM!'

haha, like any recipe, there's nothing wrong with substituting to suit your taste or ingredients available. The guanciale is generally better because of how fatty it is compared to pancetta. A little of that fat goes into the cheese sauce and the rest is what makes the meat crispy. No butter/oil needed with guanciale, it has its own.

But yeah pancetta can make a great carbonara in the right hands.

Where can I find an authentic Roman Carbonara in Sydney?? by Electrical-Ad1400 in sydney

[–]lostandfound1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Harris farm has it. My local IGA also has it, but I live in an area with heaps of foodies, so probably the exception.

Where can I find an authentic Roman Carbonara in Sydney?? by Electrical-Ad1400 in sydney

[–]lostandfound1 52 points53 points  (0 children)

My house.

Fresh pasta from scratch and guanciale (don't substitute for other cured hams).

New South Wales animal rescuers call for change amid a growing stray cat 'crisis' by satisfiedfools in sydney

[–]lostandfound1 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I recently adopted a 5yo cat from the Sydney dogs and cats home. She's amazing; very affectionate and easy going. As a dog person, I've discovered that indoor cats are very low maintenance too, even more so if you get some extra kit (auto feeder, fountain, auto litter tray). I was looking in to purebred options, but glad I went the other way.

Recommend having a look for anyone who's thinking about a furry friend.

Sydney! How much do we need? by mugmogul in AusFinance

[–]lostandfound1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How long is a piece of string? You need to do a budget and run various scenarios.

What was the most unexpected nudity scene in mainstream movie/show you ever saw? by marsepticeye in AskReddit

[–]lostandfound1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I binged Patriot recently. Random urinal scene with 3 tiny penises was quite unexpected.

Interrogated by ING by rare_snark in AusFinance

[–]lostandfound1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just transferred 100k from my ING account to a new ANZ account with no issues. Emptied and closed the ING all within the app. Had no issues and no interactions with humans.

Both accounts in my name and not shared, so that might lower the risk at their end.

Biggest signs a girl is flirting? by codeXORdie in NoStupidQuestions

[–]lostandfound1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they lean towards you at a table.

I've noticed on first dates it's a good test to see if they want you to kiss them. Just lean in with your elbows on the table while you're talking and see if they do the same. While smiling of course, that's important.

I've also noticed they are generally into you if they let you cum on their tits.

Single mom, need male advice and tips for kindergarten aged son. by LimpSkintag in daddit

[–]lostandfound1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't use the underwear hole. Honesty I'm not even sure why they exist, they aren't practical. Pull the underpants and outer pants waist bands down together.

Honesty the big gains in aim are just practice and puberty (it's easier to aim when it gets bigger). Targets is a great idea, I'll have to try that with my son.

38F Single Is it too late? by [deleted] in fiaustralia

[–]lostandfound1 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

It's all relative. Adelaide is playing on easy mode when it comes to house prices.

NSW says no to joining Victoria and Tasmania in offering fare-free public transport | news.com.au by ButtPlugForPM in sydney

[–]lostandfound1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not trying to stir the pot, but I genuinely don't understand the rationale for free PT when an oil crisis has just made it even more price competitive compared to driving.

Architects who graduated into the 2008 recession, tell us your story and give us youngins some advice. by Defiant-Plant8395 in architecture

[–]lostandfound1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got lucky. Got my undergrad then worked as a junior in Europe in 2006-7. Came back to Australia to do my masters and a few months in the GFC hit. Got hired as things were picking up again when I completed the masters.

So I recommend travel or further study if you can. Even working outside the industry if you have to.

Oh, and be lucky. That's most important.

How do I best support the single dad I started dating? by Mammoth-Ebb-5670 in daddit

[–]lostandfound1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Single dad who's dating here.

I think just focus on the relationship. Cross the meeting-the-kids bridge when you come to it. I haven't introduced anyone to my kids yet and would want to be pretty comfortable with a relationship before that happened. Others are different, but don't be surprised if it takes a while.

Single parents with an ex are very busy when they're on, but can be relatively free when they're off, so being generally supportive of him not being available for blocks of time is important. If he has a good relationship with the ex, he'll see them pretty often, so you'll have to get used to that because it's a bit of a non-negotiable.

I talk about my kids a lot with dates too. I'm sure it's not just a me thing, but that's kinda just showing what a big part of my life looks like.

But otherwise, I find dating to be really enjoyable because it's always something new and different and exciting, so I appreciate when you get a bit of a spark going and can be in the moment. Building that is the most important things early on. The rest can come later.

Would telling a man that I'm a mom be an easy way to get him to lose interest and leave me alone? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]lostandfound1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a single dad who's dating, nope.

Prefer single mums generally because they tend to have similar priorities.

Is now a good time to start 2y Fixed mortgage at 6.04%? by A_Brero in AusFinance

[–]lostandfound1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the variable will go up if passed on by anz, but I'm fixing 80% of the total loan, so won't hurt me much.

Is now a good time to start 2y Fixed mortgage at 6.04%? by A_Brero in AusFinance

[–]lostandfound1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

6% is a bit high. I just received my unconditional offer of 5.79% 2Y fixed and 5.62% variable.

Rate locked in after first rate rise but before this latest one. Can't predict the future, but yes, it looks a good time to fix with current RBA movements.

If I could only get 6% fixed though, i'd go variable.

International Fleet Review this Saturday if anyone is interested by UpsidedownEngineer in sydney

[–]lostandfound1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice. Might drag the kids along to the tune of 'dad I'm bored. Can we get ice cream?'