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  1. thatbum replied to the thread Legal Advice regarding Commercial lease.

    Weren't you the one I said you needed to get legal advice? This sounds familiar. Did you do that?

    29th Mar, 2024 at 3:34 PM
  2. thatbum replied to the thread WA Duplex or Green Title (PPOR) - Bull Creek.

    What does "to be a future IP" mean? How would that loan have tax deductible interest? Why would a bank even want to stretch themselves...

    29th Mar, 2024 at 3:30 PM
  3. thatbum replied to the thread WA Duplex or Green Title (PPOR) - Bull Creek.

    Doesn't this mean the only option is 1?

    29th Mar, 2024 at 3:10 PM
  4. thatbum replied to the thread QLD P.M. says that the rent cannot be increased when advertising after break lease.

    Sort of wrong. SA doesn't have any special legislation or any other reason why break lease liability would be calculated differently....

    29th Mar, 2024 at 3:02 PM
  5. thatbum liked Simon Hampel's post in the thread very interesting Q&A about housing tonight.

    You can indeed rent to whoever you like. The issue is when you choose to arbitrarily terminate your agreement based on your whims rather...

    28th Mar, 2024 at 3:55 PM
  6. thatbum replied to the thread very interesting Q&A about housing tonight.

    ...? Literally the last sentence in your post that I was replying to:

    28th Mar, 2024 at 3:53 PM
  7. thatbum replied to the thread very interesting Q&A about housing tonight.

    The fact that you don't realise its definitely up for debate, and generally is a fight that landlords are losing across each state...

    28th Mar, 2024 at 3:43 PM
  8. thatbum replied to the thread Buying regret.

    The lesson here might be that most properties that make nice PPORs don't necessarily make good investments. Keep the two things separate...

    28th Mar, 2024 at 3:14 PM
  9. thatbum replied to the thread very interesting Q&A about housing tonight.

    One indicator might be some of the over the top (imo) rants we get on these forums whenever the slightest whiff of legislative change...

    28th Mar, 2024 at 3:12 PM
  10. thatbum replied to the thread QLD P.M. says that the rent cannot be increased when advertising after break lease.

    I see. Bit of a shame, and I guess its not unheard of for tribunal members to get it wrong. Odd comment they made about the legislation...

    28th Mar, 2024 at 3:07 PM
  11. thatbum replied to the thread Buying regret.

    Mixing personal and investment goals with property purchases is usually a recipe for subpar outcomes for both unfortunately.

    28th Mar, 2024 at 2:35 PM
  12. thatbum replied to the thread QLD P.M. says that the rent cannot be increased when advertising after break lease.

    Was this part of an actual decision? Sound more like comments made at a preliminary hearing rather than a judgment. But if your case...

    28th Mar, 2024 at 2:15 PM
  13. thatbum replied to the thread Splitting property in case of separation.

    I don't think that's a great analogy beyond a certain point. Terry's one about medicines is more apt. It's fine to look up what...

    28th Mar, 2024 at 1:25 PM
  14. thatbum replied to the thread Splitting property in case of separation.

    I can tell you right now you're not going to be able to DIY teach yourself family law to the extent you can figure out what a split is...

    27th Mar, 2024 at 9:24 PM
  15. thatbum replied to the thread Who's responsible for compensation? (Victoria).

    Procedurally this is closer to being correct. Your claim would be for partial loss of amenity (use/enjoyment of the property) from the...

    27th Mar, 2024 at 6:44 PM