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Looking at buying a 2024 Lexus with around 25k km on it. Since it’s still pretty new and low mileage, I’m wondering if it’s overkill to insist on a RWC/safety certificate, or if a proper pre-purchase inspection is enough.

Planning to pay for an independent inspection anyway, but not sure whether skipping the RWC is risky. Car seems clean, full service history, still under factory warranty etc.

For people who’ve bought newer used Lexus/Toyota models — did you still do both, or just pre purchase inspection? Any regrets either way?

Hi all,

I’m a landlord in Victoria and looking for some advice on dealing with a tenant I’m considering evicting.

They’ve been renting my place for quite a while and were generally fine before, which is why I agreed to let the lease roll into a periodic agreement. But over the past few months, they’ve fallen into rent arrears multiple times (currently behind again), and it’s becoming a pattern.

I’ve asked my property manager to chase it up, but honestly it hasn’t improved much and things feel pretty slow / reactive rather than proactive.

I know VIC rules are stricter now and you can’t just evict without a valid reason. In this case, with repeated arrears, what’s the most effective way to proceed? Is issuing a Notice to Vacate for rent arrears the best route, or are there other strategies people have used in similar situations?

Also wondering:

How strict is VCAT when it comes to repeated arrears vs one-off late payments?

Any tips on making sure the case actually goes through without getting dismissed on technicalities?

Worth switching property managers mid-process, or will that just slow things down further?

Appreciate any insights or experiences — especially from other VIC landlords or PMs who’ve dealt with similar situations.

Thanks!

Hey guys, just looking for some advice / reality check.

I’m 25, currently in Brisbane working as a store manager at a café. Been in hospitality for a while and starting to feel like I’ve hit a ceiling in terms of growth and income, so I’m thinking about moving into a more corporate career.

Right now I’m considering either finance (like analyst roles) or something in AI/tech (maybe AI engineer or data-related roles). The only issue is I don’t have a background in either, so I’m not sure how realistic the switch is.

Is 25 too late to pivot into these kinds of fields? Between finance and AI/tech, which one is generally more realistic to break into from a completely different background? And what would be the best path to study — like going back to uni vs doing short courses, certs, or bootcamps?

Also curious if anyone here has made a similar move from hospitality into corporate, how did you manage it?

I’m happy to put in the time and effort, just want to make sure I’m choosing a path that actually makes sense.

Appreciate any insights!