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    Cost escalation clause

    I wouldn't say that the HIA and MBA contracts are written fairly. They have been prepared to protect builders' interests. In NSW, the Fair...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 12th Nov, 2021 in forum: Legal Issues
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    Developer Litigation

    Search the strata plan number in the court list in NCAT or Supreme Court.
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 5th Nov, 2021 in forum: The Buying & Selling Process
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    Domestic violence

    @Sackie , it may be worth waiting a period of time before she buys a house. If he finds out where she lives and causes issues, it will be much...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 3rd Oct, 2021 in forum: Living Room
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    Developer erected his fence within my yard, costing me.

    I hope you got a security deposit for use in case the developer doesn't restore the site. Many stories of developers riding off into the sunset...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 5th Sep, 2021 in forum: Legal Issues
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    NSW San Souci price confusion

    You may also want to consider the impact of the F6 if buying in that area. Last I checked, if they build the southern extension there may be a...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 8th Jul, 2021 in forum: Property Analysis
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    Greatest Wealth Transfer in History

    Totally agree. Our pension system is crazy. I know ppl who have sold a house for $6M and then ensured that they spent nearly that on a new place...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 16th May, 2021 in forum: Living Room
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    FIRE Starters (Financial Independence, Retire Early)

    I just purchased it on audible.
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 11th May, 2021 in forum: Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE)
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    FIRE Starters (Financial Independence, Retire Early)

    @MWI the latest rational reminder podcast episode may interest you. There is a large focus on happiness and, as you would expect from them, there...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 11th May, 2021 in forum: Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE)
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    Somebody wants to buy our Sydney house. How to go about doing this?

    I would check to see what development potential your block has when combined with the neighbouring lot, and whether there is any proposed rezoning...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 2nd May, 2021 in forum: Legal Issues
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    Mascot Towers 'not viable to fix'

    Be careful what you wish for. I work in the industry and I think the latest proposed legislative changes are very heavy handed. Everyone involved...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 16th Apr, 2021 in forum: Development
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    Do you set a stop-loss for your core ETF portfolio?

    I wouldn't take it personally and it may be that the sarcastic humour has come across the wrong way. I know that I have personally learned a lot...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 16th Apr, 2021 in forum: Shares & Funds
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    Is Our Simple Retirement Strategy Safe or Stupid?

    Largely diversification for safety. The common question put to those with strong home country bias is, what if we are the next Japan? The Aus...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 14th Apr, 2021 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Is Our Simple Retirement Strategy Safe or Stupid?

    Congratulations on what you have achieved. I personally wouldn't put everything in VAS. I would have most in VGS, with some in VAS. If you...
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 13th Apr, 2021 in forum: Investment Strategy
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    Selling IP to buy 1st PPOR

    I don't think that is a thing in Australia. I believe that might be something that applies in the US.
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 13th Apr, 2021 in forum: Accounting & Tax
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    Pathetic ACA sob story about getting half a house

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Sydneyboy, 13th Apr, 2021 in forum: Living Room