Housing

Freefall wrote: Hello Sunshine wrote: How many here own multiple houses? More than you might think I reckon.

Hello Sunshine wrote: Freefall wrote: Hello Sunshine wrote: How many here own multiple houses? More than you might think I reckon. I figured there would be quite a few. Super and rent received. How rich do you want to be?  Gotta have that os holiday! Hey muss.....

Gee FF wish we were all like that.  Greed is killing the country at the moment.  Rents are high because housing costs are high.  But then my sister and brother in law have a house up at south west rocks they rent out.  Only a two bedder and where they will eventually live when it gets too built up around their home now.  

Well I'm flying to Broome in June.  That's further than NZ from here.  Long day both ways.

Whale wrote: What do you mean by full pension, equivalent to what you currently earn?

Don't feel too bad FF.  I think the industry as a whole pays badly.  The highest hourly rate I've even got is $30 and that's only in the past few years.  I'm just happy I can also do a job I love instead of something which would eat my soul.

I am able to do what I want to do, within reason.

 Seriously, Tlaz...are you neurotic?

furious wrote: Gee FF wish we were all like that.  Greed is killing the country at the moment.  Rents are high because housing costs are high.  But then my sister and brother in law have a house up at south west rocks they rent out.  Only a two bedder and where they will eventually live when it gets too built up around their home now.   They have the rent cover their costs as it his his super.  But the agent keeps trying to put the rent up.  They say we don't need to do that it's covering the cost now and the agent doesn't seem to understand!  There are houses out there already paid off who have rent increases going on.  No need but it seems to happen.

A good mate just sold his holiday 3 B/R unit in SWR. Most magnificent location....absolute water views...opposite Surf Club.....very average place re fit out.

Tlazolteotl wrote: sleeping in hotel or airb&b beds is gross when you think about. Even in clean establishments. It definitely hits differently when you realize you're basically "co-sleeping" with thousands of strangers over time. Even with high-end laundering, the "sanitized but used" vibe is hard to shake once the thought takes root. If you want to reclaim your peace of mind, here are the three most common ways people deal with the "ick" factor: The Travel Liner: A silk or cotton "sleeping bag" liner that acts as a physical barrier between you and the hotel linens. The Pillowcase Swap: Bringing your own pillowcase is the easiest way to ensure your face only touches your own laundry. The Inspection: Doing a quick check under the mattress protector for a bed bug or hygiene reality check before unpacking.

 You lost me, Tom, when you referred to housing tenants as dug-users and losers.

 1 IN 10 AUSTRALIANS USE ILLEGAL DRUGS.

 It is all perception.

Change your mind-set, too, Fishy. Like Tom, you have no idea

 I used to collect for the Red Cross. I went to both private homes and housing complexes.