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I've recently noticed that occasionally, the opaque glass partition in my bathroom (measuring about 1m x 1m, set into the wall between bathroom and laundry) often "trembles". Basically it seems to be making a sort of constant 'buzzing' noise and shaking very lightly. The noise changes slightly...

I'm planning a month-long trip overseas sometime next year, and one of the options that's come up is house swapping. I've had a look at some of the Australian sites and they seem decent, but at the same time there seems to be heaps of horror stories. Just wondering if anyone has tried doing...

Just wondering if anyone has come across this blog, or the general concept of "extreme" early retirement: www.earlyretirementextreme.com Or better yet, anyone actually living this sort of lifestyle? Seems like an interesting idea, although it really just seems to boil down to extreme...

Any chance you could share your experience? Horror stories, tips, advice, etc. I've never done the roommate thing, but living by myself in my own PPOR, it seems to be a potential option (ie. as a backup source of income, in case I lose my job and can't pay the mortgage). I was browsing...

I've been looking around for options to get early access to my super (to put into my PPOR rather than having it sitting there earning crapola), but unfortunately only being in my 20s, I seem to be a long way away from retirement. However I have heard of something called a "non-commutable...

Hi all, being new to this whole property thing, I'm still wrapping my head around the whole concept of interest rates. From what (little!) I know, the current rate is at its lowest in a long time - but is it likely to rise in the next few years? The current rates being offered by banks (around...

Hi all, as a first home buyer, I've been considering buying an IP to rent out, while renting in a cheaper location. The idea is that not only can I lease the IP out for more $$ than the rent I'll pay, I can also rent close to work to save more $$ on public transport tickets, and use my commute...

Hi all, just wondering if anyone here has any thoughts/experience regarding the Kew/Balwyn area? I'm looking to buy an apartment here to live for a few years, before renting out. I'm a first time buyer, with a budget around the $400K range. The suburb seems nice, plenty of transport...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone here has any tips on dealing with real estate agents? I'm completely new to buying property (of any sort), so I'm rather clueless when it comes to this sort of thing... I've been attending a few auctions and inspections, and have spoken with a few agents...

Hi all, I'm fairly new to these forums - have lurked around a bit, but this is my first time posting. Hi! I'm currently in my mid-20s, and have saved up a decent down payment for buying a place (a bit over $150K). I'm looking to buy a place sometime this year. I've noticed in the city area...