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Oh also if my way of thinking makes me entitled, I don't know what to say. I'm honestly one of the least entitled people I know with a list to back the claim lol

That's what I thought you were getting at. I don't expect any incentives - they just go to the seller anyway, and in no way make up for the inflation on the price. We wouldn't be "entitled" if we didn't have reason to feel hard done by when it comes to our generation and home ownership. Expecting the taxpayer to foot the bill on a business you knew was going to lose money somehow isn't also considered entitled? More so even? Coz that's what negatively gearing an investment property is, and that's where the problem lies. Piss off first home buyer incentives and get rid of any and all tax breaks and loopholes that are responsible for negative gearing, and I'll be happy. I don't need a hand out when things are a little fairer regarding income to house price ratio.

I'm getting mixed vibes from this.

I won't have this discussion here and now. Don't have time, and it's going to be an 'agree to disagree' thing, particularly given you've got your own place and have a very different perspective on the matter as a result.

They are lol. They really really are. Too many cashed up investors and not enough people simply wanting to be an owner-occupier. More incentives needed for first time buyers and owner-occupiers, less incentives for the greedy pricks with multiple properties...I suppose living in one and renting out the other is ok, but more than 2 and you're just a greedy flamin mongrel lol....well, if you're negatively gearing the second at least

But when you have one person with multiple houses to themselves only available as rental properties, along with Chinese (and many other foreign nationals; I understand the "Chinese" problem is blown up a bit), it's hardly fair. I won't argue with supply vs demand; I will argue why the 'supply' side of the fence is a complete crock of bullshit though. And it's funny how the media were originally spinning as many stories as they could regarding why 'now is the time to buy', but have recently started running stories the complete opposite (for most of the country at least). Perth property listings highest in history. Sydney auction clearances down from 90% to 50%. Sale AND rental prices (bar the 'f**ked' places like Syd and Melb) are actually dropping, no matter how you play the stats (this was a previous 'prop it up' story - "prices rose X% in the last quarter" while neglecting to mention that's below the rate of inflation.

I was waiting for you to say something lol It's not that I can't afford a house. I definitely can. I'll be the first to admit I'm paid exorbitantly for my position. But we all know that's not my point at all.

Yep....it's disgusting. I can't wait until they (those in power making decisions based on their own interests) are old and decrepit, expecting the current younger generations to look after their incapable vegetative selves. Well, I'd offer you my spare room old mate, but it just so happens I STILL DON'T OWN A HOUSE thanks to your short-sighted greed. Unrucky.

Think that might be the plan this evening also lol @ housing market. Thanks sellout government, you've managed to give the Chinese a fantastic money laundering service while f**king over a great many Aussies at the same time. Efficiency!

Well, I may be able to drop the oil, but certainly not the filter (warranty). Other annoying bit is that the car's on a lease - dunno what I'd have to do when stuff like this results in pads and tyres requiring replacement much sooner than forecast haha

I may need to get myself the latest CS to join in with you bunch of ladies...

Hmm....I'm going to investigate what'd need to be done regarding maintenance (as well as what I'm ALLOWED to do) if I want to take the R out for a casual track day... Reeeeeeeeeece!!! Input?

lol you could've at least said 3" girth....now we all know you've got a wee little pecker. 3" FIRM is concerning brah

Silver R34 GTT near my work in Bruce just now

Holy shit prices have gone through the roof since I jokingly entertained the idea of respraying the 33

^^ as per phone call, I'm a potato. But we all knew this already

Will do soon mate

Congrats mate! Rest up while you can, you're gonna need it

First spotted the beast just after 2:25

Well, from memory back in 2012, there were only 3 people Dickson will accept certification from...and almost anyone you ask will point you towards Ray Spence from Canberra Motor Works in Mitchell (few spots down from Gentech). That's where I took the 33

You mean for the certification of said conversion, or simply to do the conversion in the first place?

COMPLETELY ignoring whether you're creating a caloric deficit or surplus over time (so weight loss/gain is not concerned here), extended periods of fasting have many health benefits, ranging from reducing insulin tolerance, increased growth hormone secretion, all the way through to improving digestive health. The benefits with regards to weight loss come from a number of these effects.

Balls...my nose pliers just weren't quite narrow enough to get between the leather trim on the wheel and the stock paddle to pull the holding pin out gonna have to wait til tomorrow. Ah well, might be something to do over lunch lol

GTS-T. Was absolutely disgusting lol. Because of that car, double-clutching is now my standard haha