The Big Kick In is massive marketing push by the AFL and Origin Energy to bolster both AFL club memberships and Origin Energy customers. The Big Kick In gives footy fans an AFL club membership to their team of choice (up to the value of $200) after they switch to Origin Energy as their electricity supplier. Seems like a great deal for AFL fans right? Well, maybe.
If you’re looking at renting, buying or selling a house, chances are you’ve noticed the many different types of real estate websites that have sprouted up. It can be difficult to navigate through them all, so we created a guide to help you through the maze next time you are moving house.
The Energy Watch ordeal that unfolded in 2012 was nothing short of remarkable. An almost perfect storm of events which culminated in the demise (and resurrection) of a prominent Australian electricity broker. Their misfortune resulted in the spreading of an internal memo throughout our business detailing our observations from the Energy Watch saga, including what we can do to ensure we don’t suffer a similar fate. I’ve adopted these learnings into the following article because I believe all businesses can glean a few lessons from it.
We’ve examined two of the most popular methods for finding a house or housemate, Flatmate Finders and Gumtree, to find their strengths and weaknesses and hopefully narrow your search criteria when you are next moving house or searching for a new flatmate.
Moving house is an incredibly busy period. With lots going on, it can be easy to skim or even ignore the tenancy agreement fine print prior to signing. It probably won’t be an issue today, tomorrow, or the next 5.5 months, but when you move out or have a problem with your landlord, the fine print may come back to bite you. A few people have come to me with some issues that have originated from a misunderstanding of what their lease allowed them to do, so I thought I’d share their experiences so you can learn from their mistakes.
Mrs McLaren is happy to be finally moving house. We’ve all gone through the tiresome process. But what makes her journey impressive is that the house was built inside a prison by inmates enrolled in TAFE construction courses. The house was built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity (not-for-profit) and GEO Group (prison operator).
Moving out of home for the first time is an exciting transition for any young person. So much potential, wonder and enthusiasm. However, a limited budget means their first place may end up looking like the poster child for the minimalist movement until they can afford to fill it. Got a friend that’s about to move out of home for the first time and you want to get them something to help them on their way? We have prepared a list of gifts that will work in every home.
Moving house in QLD typically requires time and effort to find a place, follow up leads, fill out tenancy applications forms and then hope that your application will be accepted. You will probably come to the realisation that there are only a handful of apartments that tick all of your boxes, and a lot of people trying to secure them. Sooner or later you will find the perfect place, and your application will be accepted. Sadly, instead of celebrating, many of us have to worry about coming up with the bond.
Renewable energy advocates claim Australia can be completely reliant on renewable energy within 10 years using commercially available technology. The Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan points towards the lack of political will as the major stumbling block to achieving a carbon free Australia.
Moving home with pets can be difficult, time consuming and overwhelming for you and your furry friends. In fact, some dog owners have resorted to leaving their pets with friends, pounds or will even give them away when they move house because the new landlord won’t allow them. I’ve wanted a dog in my rental apartment for quite a while now and after a little gentle persuasion, my landlord granted permission, so I’ve just purchased the cutest little schmoodle (moodle x poodle x shihtzu pictured). Here are some tips for increasing your chances of renting with a pet.
Did you just move house and find that things don’t quite fit? Or maybe you’re just about to move house and wondering what you are going to do with all of your belongings. It is easy to get wrapped up in the restrictions of moving into a smaller space, but we would like to celebrate the liberating aspects of living in what your property manager would call a “modest” or “cute” apartment.
The first few weeks after you move house are critical in forming relationships with your new housemates. Perhaps the most universal and effective bonding ceremony is a simple shared meal. A lot happens over food; the business luncheon, the candle-lit first date, the prayer breakfast, and probably the most important of all, the family dinner. Making a point of sharing a meal with your housemates is a terrific way to bolster a new friendship.
Whether you are about to move house or experiencing issues with your current housemates, it can be helpful to set some guidelines. To help achieve peaceful co-existence we have created the Flatmate Ten Commandments. Of course, every housemate relationship is unique and these amount to mere guidelines to help you set up your own boundaries. However, if you break them and relations with your roomie go bad, don’t say that we didn’t give you a heads up.
When you move house you also pick up numerous rights and responsibilities. Your rights originate from the old adage “your home is your castle”. This dictum goes back several centuries in English common law, and most of our laws and customs regarding property are built upon it. Referred to as “castle doctrine”, the concept means that a person has some very sweeping and specific rights when they are inside the walls of their own home. Unfortunately for renters, only some of these rights are conferred upon tenants.
When the time comes to move house, the security credentials of the new place are often (and rightly so) put under scrutiny. Apartment dwellers face issues similar to those living in detached houses. On one hand, apartment living puts us closer to our neighbours, giving us the chance to form closer and more secure communities. On the other, an apartment complex can be a target-dense environment for thieves.
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