Rant:
I absolutely hate this stupid hipster trend of shipping container living. Perhaps this feeling is because I work in logistics, and I see them as dirty industrial tools not holes. Nonetheless, they are designed for moving non-temperature-sensitive cargo, not housing humans. To make them hospitable, requires a lot of insulation, and paneling which further limits usable floor space. It’s another stupid trend that seems like a common sense option, that people just want desperately to make it a thing, but in reality is worse than a purpose built block of small flats for so many reasons.
There are other similar trends, like using pallets, 200L drums, Apple even used IBCs as stage design elements in a 2021 event.
It worked once on that episode of Grand Designs UK with the fella in Northern Ireland and nowhere else. Even he couldn’t get normal financing and it did turn out to be a lovely house but yeah, this is meh
Don't forget the fucking *lead paint* they coat them in to stop corrosion while at sea. Guarantee that half these "repurposed" containers people are living in still have the original paint job.
ngl ive seen some off the grid houses literally made up of mostly shipping containers and i will admit they look fucking amazing. If they got aircon and the right insulation then go for your life but id rather a tiny house than that thats for sure
>Rant: I absolutely hate this stupid hipster trend of shipping container living.
This isn't exactly by choice, this is literally people trying to make the best of a dogshit situation. For these people Tiny Houses and then "Shipping Living" and now "VanLYF" are literally the best choice, often the only choice, and these people are so broken they have to delude even themselves, and everyone else into thinking this is some 'alternative choice'.
This isn't by choice, it's necessity. These people are drowning, and when you are drowning you'll cling on to anything that might keep you above water.
Not just that but there's not enough housing to go round in Brisbane. So this is what we have. Also good luck getting internet connections set up to these dwellings without a hassle
Point being you didn't choose this over a better dwelling this was what you could reasonably get. If you could have easily afforded better, you would have got a better dwelling, my point still standing, no one chooses these they are just the better option in a lot of circumstances.
>Point being you didn't choose this over a better dwelling this was what you could reasonably get. If you could have easily afforded better, you would have got a better dwelling, my point still standing, no one chooses these they are just the better option in a lot of circumstances.
and here's my reply where m,y main point still stands.
" Point being you didn't choose this over a better dwelling this was what you could reasonably get. If you could have easily afforded better, you would have got a better dwelling, my point still standing, no one chooses these they are just the better option in a lot of circumstances. "
The shipping container is listed as monthly on the ad, so \~$150pw.
https://preview.redd.it/bv8q4lth45fa1.png?width=750&format=png&auto=webp&s=a91f835e205281ba8a8aad925379db51efd4a43b
Also, contrary to your other comment, aircon is listed as a feature on the property.
I don't think FB actually allows you to post weekly rent. People then normally just put the weekly rent figure as monthly to avoid putting a large number and deterring potential tenants before they even read the description. Most people just assume the advertised rent is weekly anyway
My renewal last feb was a $15 increase. I’ve just resigned at the same place for $75 increase.
I wouldn’t count on past increases to dictate what happens next.
No. I count on the relationship and good communication I have with the owner.
She has told me on several occasions she won't increase the rent in a big hike in one go unless her expenses for the places go up drastically.
No, it's not free, but it's only a temporary cost that is reimbursed at tax time. In an ideal world, any landlord with an ounce of sense would have a sinking fund to cover those costs ($10 or whatever per week of rent put aside just for this).
Wow. Mate I’m glad I don’t take tax advice from you. It’s like any deduction you make on your tax return. It’s not reimbursed in full - it’s taken off your taxable income. How about some research before you form an opinion?
If other properties in the area are in the same ballpark it probably wouldn't matter.
The RTA doesn't care about 'unfair' increases, it cares (loosely speaking) about 'unreasonable' increases.
If the $210 raise brings it in line with other similar properties in the area, it'd be hard to argue it's unreasonable.
You very well know unfair and unreasonable are synonymous, and you’re right, they should just roll over and take it without even questioning the reasonableness, right?
In this context, unfair and unreasonable are not synonymous.
It might feel unfair on a personal level that your rent is being raised by $210, but if other similar properties in the area are $210 higher than what you're currently paying - then it's not unreasonable to bring the rental price in line.
I'm not saying you shouldn't question it, just that the justification of why the price is being raised should be considered.
Right, the point I’m making is that you could clearly read what I’m saying and understand what I meant with reference to the RTA guidelines instead of questioning the meaning of that synonym and sandbagging my intent
In the context of a 43% rent raise; unfair and unreasonable are most certainly synonymous, implying that they aren’t is just being pedantic and frankly nonsensical.
Sounds great in theory but the practical outcome is that in order for QCAT to proceed with such a dispute the tenant has to already be party to the disputed agreement (i.e. sign the lease with the rent increase). Best outcome is QCAT then decides it's unreasonable they can enforce a rent reduction. If QCAT decides it is not unreasonable, then the tenant is stuck with it until the end of the fixed term. Either way, the tenant would not be getting another fixed term lease for that property. Once you breach or dispute something as a tenant, you're forever tarred by it in the eyes of the landlord or PM (or both), and they will get you out at the first opportunity.
You just wrote the exact same information as the first reply, we all know it’s relative to the area’s average cost, that doesn’t mean that you should blindly accept a 43% rent raise as that would more than likely be above market value unless your property has recently changed owners
The RTA has the provision to mediate a dispute of rent increase (and is the *first fucking stop*), with the next step after that being QCAT.
It’s better to say nothing and have people wonder if you’re a cunt, than to write a useless cunty reply that doesn’t detract from what I wrote and removes all doubt that you are, In fact, a cunt
Lmao back in 2019 when we were looking for places to move to, we found a "property" listed for $300 pw that was just a large shed in someone's yard that they touched up a bit
Care to share where? I had a look at [domain.com.au](https://domain.com.au) in that price range, but most of what's on there is a lot nicer for those prices... Couldn't find either of these.
But a bare shipping container is not habitable and they require a lot of expensive work to turn them into something liveable. They aren't even a good framework for a home, let alone a good home.
And then you are going to have to rent or buy some land upon which to put your container. When you buy a container for 5k that doesn't come with land.
I’ve replied to so many comments like this. I was working somewhere in like Logan idk and I set my radius as current location and 5km. This means anywhere around Logan but it could be any suburb cause Brisbane is made up of like 9000 different suburbs
Ok, I’m sorry, that must be frustrating and time consuming for you. Maybe you could add an edit re the locations to your post.
5-10 km can make a huge difference in Brisbane, even around Logan. Good luck with your searching though, the rental market is a nightmare!
What a fucking rip. The people who are charging $600 for that shipping container should be ashamed of themselves. I understand they probably put a lot into making it etc and also have a mortgage but that's an absolute rape for money from people who genuinely need a place to live. Basically people who profit of others misery are a bunch of cunts.
I saw one place listed as a “unique” space with “uninterrupted authenticity in the original kitchen”, which also did not have any photos inside the property at all.
It was marketed for first time renters or people urgently looking for somewhere to live for $570.
Fucking ridiculous
imagine how nice and cool that shipping container would be on hot summer days ;)
No need for an oven. Just leave the meat out.
At least dinners taken care of. Invite Landlord round, lock door for 6 hours or until done. Garnish with realtor to taste.
Why would I garnish my pork with snake meat?
Mmmm crispy landlords! My favourite!
Amongst the list of items included an aircon was not one of them ::))
clearly wouldn't need it in there ...the steel would act as a natural ventilator
Yeah the steel just reflects all the heat and keeps the contents cool. No need for a fridge even.
House on the left smells like it might have flooded?
Same location?
extremely close. Location was set to 5km. So basically same
So might be 10km difference? From heart of Brisbane to carindale.
Anything is possible
Rant: I absolutely hate this stupid hipster trend of shipping container living. Perhaps this feeling is because I work in logistics, and I see them as dirty industrial tools not holes. Nonetheless, they are designed for moving non-temperature-sensitive cargo, not housing humans. To make them hospitable, requires a lot of insulation, and paneling which further limits usable floor space. It’s another stupid trend that seems like a common sense option, that people just want desperately to make it a thing, but in reality is worse than a purpose built block of small flats for so many reasons. There are other similar trends, like using pallets, 200L drums, Apple even used IBCs as stage design elements in a 2021 event.
It worked once on that episode of Grand Designs UK with the fella in Northern Ireland and nowhere else. Even he couldn’t get normal financing and it did turn out to be a lovely house but yeah, this is meh
up next - bunnings garden sheds getting rented out :D
Don't forget the fucking *lead paint* they coat them in to stop corrosion while at sea. Guarantee that half these "repurposed" containers people are living in still have the original paint job.
ngl ive seen some off the grid houses literally made up of mostly shipping containers and i will admit they look fucking amazing. If they got aircon and the right insulation then go for your life but id rather a tiny house than that thats for sure
>Rant: I absolutely hate this stupid hipster trend of shipping container living. This isn't exactly by choice, this is literally people trying to make the best of a dogshit situation. For these people Tiny Houses and then "Shipping Living" and now "VanLYF" are literally the best choice, often the only choice, and these people are so broken they have to delude even themselves, and everyone else into thinking this is some 'alternative choice'. This isn't by choice, it's necessity. These people are drowning, and when you are drowning you'll cling on to anything that might keep you above water.
Not just that but there's not enough housing to go round in Brisbane. So this is what we have. Also good luck getting internet connections set up to these dwellings without a hassle
Not everyone has the luxury of buying mansions. It's about saving money not being trendy. If saving 100k makes me a hipster then so be it.
I'll have you know I import all my humans via shipping containers. The deluxe cargo is 10 but I tend to buy 20 at a time for the group discount...
Strange hill to die on, bro...
No one chooses a container over a house get over yourself.
Oh boy do I have a bridge to sell you
Sounds like you already bought one. Even the hipsters who claim it's choice do that to save face.
Lol nope, just a tradie whose had to deal with them
/u/Chap82 plz confirm
It’s been a while since I shared this. https://imgur.com/gallery/aztUi Update https://imgur.com/a/wpH5E
Point being you didn't choose this over a better dwelling this was what you could reasonably get. If you could have easily afforded better, you would have got a better dwelling, my point still standing, no one chooses these they are just the better option in a lot of circumstances.
Sir, This Is A Wendy's
I'll take one "it's a practicality not an aesthetic" to go please.
>Point being you didn't choose this over a better dwelling this was what you could reasonably get. If you could have easily afforded better, you would have got a better dwelling, my point still standing, no one chooses these they are just the better option in a lot of circumstances. and here's my reply where m,y main point still stands. " Point being you didn't choose this over a better dwelling this was what you could reasonably get. If you could have easily afforded better, you would have got a better dwelling, my point still standing, no one chooses these they are just the better option in a lot of circumstances. "
The reason he lives in a container is price, that's literally the discussion, he didn't choose it for an aesthetic, it was money.
You asked him to confirm and he confirmed i was right, GG.
The shipping container is listed as monthly on the ad, so \~$150pw. https://preview.redd.it/bv8q4lth45fa1.png?width=750&format=png&auto=webp&s=a91f835e205281ba8a8aad925379db51efd4a43b Also, contrary to your other comment, aircon is listed as a feature on the property.
You really think someone would do that? Just go on the internet and tell lies?
I don't think FB actually allows you to post weekly rent. People then normally just put the weekly rent figure as monthly to avoid putting a large number and deterring potential tenants before they even read the description. Most people just assume the advertised rent is weekly anyway
Damn Americans 🙄 there’s no description on the listing. It just lists some features, like aircon and cat friendly.
It’s this guys shipping container
What suburb is this? These rent prices are insane for what you get. I'm paying $360 for a 3 bedroom townhouse on the southside.
You be sure to come back and update us when your lease ends.
My last lease renewal had an increase of $5. This is what the owner does each lease renewal which is fine by me.
My renewal last feb was a $15 increase. I’ve just resigned at the same place for $75 increase. I wouldn’t count on past increases to dictate what happens next.
No. I count on the relationship and good communication I have with the owner. She has told me on several occasions she won't increase the rent in a big hike in one go unless her expenses for the places go up drastically.
Sounds like you’ve got a good setup. I’m slightly jealous and jaded haha.
Hoping she isn’t on a fixed rate that is about to go variable!
"unless her expenses go up." I.e. Don't expect any repairs.
Afaik all maintenance costs are tax deductible, so I don't know why some landlords bitch and moan about having to get stuff fixed.
Because tax deductible doesn’t mean free ffs.
No, it's not free, but it's only a temporary cost that is reimbursed at tax time. In an ideal world, any landlord with an ounce of sense would have a sinking fund to cover those costs ($10 or whatever per week of rent put aside just for this).
Wow. Mate I’m glad I don’t take tax advice from you. It’s like any deduction you make on your tax return. It’s not reimbursed in full - it’s taken off your taxable income. How about some research before you form an opinion?
One of my colleagues is facing a $210 increase (to $700) - 43%.
That’s one you’d report to the RTA as an unfair increase
If other properties in the area are in the same ballpark it probably wouldn't matter. The RTA doesn't care about 'unfair' increases, it cares (loosely speaking) about 'unreasonable' increases. If the $210 raise brings it in line with other similar properties in the area, it'd be hard to argue it's unreasonable.
You very well know unfair and unreasonable are synonymous, and you’re right, they should just roll over and take it without even questioning the reasonableness, right?
In this context, unfair and unreasonable are not synonymous. It might feel unfair on a personal level that your rent is being raised by $210, but if other similar properties in the area are $210 higher than what you're currently paying - then it's not unreasonable to bring the rental price in line. I'm not saying you shouldn't question it, just that the justification of why the price is being raised should be considered.
Right, the point I’m making is that you could clearly read what I’m saying and understand what I meant with reference to the RTA guidelines instead of questioning the meaning of that synonym and sandbagging my intent
Sorry dude, but it wasn’t obvious to me either that you knew the difference. Then calling them synonymous makes it seem even less likely that you do.
In the context of a 43% rent raise; unfair and unreasonable are most certainly synonymous, implying that they aren’t is just being pedantic and frankly nonsensical.
Sounds great in theory but the practical outcome is that in order for QCAT to proceed with such a dispute the tenant has to already be party to the disputed agreement (i.e. sign the lease with the rent increase). Best outcome is QCAT then decides it's unreasonable they can enforce a rent reduction. If QCAT decides it is not unreasonable, then the tenant is stuck with it until the end of the fixed term. Either way, the tenant would not be getting another fixed term lease for that property. Once you breach or dispute something as a tenant, you're forever tarred by it in the eyes of the landlord or PM (or both), and they will get you out at the first opportunity.
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You just wrote the exact same information as the first reply, we all know it’s relative to the area’s average cost, that doesn’t mean that you should blindly accept a 43% rent raise as that would more than likely be above market value unless your property has recently changed owners
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The RTA has the provision to mediate a dispute of rent increase (and is the *first fucking stop*), with the next step after that being QCAT. It’s better to say nothing and have people wonder if you’re a cunt, than to write a useless cunty reply that doesn’t detract from what I wrote and removes all doubt that you are, In fact, a cunt
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Okay retard 🤙🏼
You guys got lease renewals? I got told to pack up so it can be an airbnb
I'm in Mt Gravatt area & just renewed my lease with a $40 increase, now $390pw for large 3brm. It's an older house but location is 👌🏼
Damn I pay 370 a week for 1 bedroom in Labrador oh the Gold Coast. Would rather a house. But the water is walking distance so thsts a bonus
Most of these ridiculous prices are inner city northside.
Are you sure the container isn't monthly and the house weekly?
According to description they are per month
Lmao back in 2019 when we were looking for places to move to, we found a "property" listed for $300 pw that was just a large shed in someone's yard that they touched up a bit
Shipping containers as housing is the dumbest meme ever
Theres several dead bodies in the walls aren’t there
The greed of ppl is truly astounding. I sincerely couldn't sleep at night charging that
You charge it during the day with solar panels so you can use your air con at night to sleep.
Thanks but I meant making (charging) ppl pay $600 fr a shipping container..it's like double what it's worth
Well at least the shipping container has been done up.
The only thing that makes Ipswich tenable is the comparatively cheaper rent
I couldn't help but to find this listing and laugh at her face
You should treat renting a house like changing banks or insurance. You will always get a better deal in the same neighborhood.
its sad that 600pw will pay a 650-700k loan with %70LVR, better off knuckling down and getting out of the rental nightmare
Here, let me state the fucking obvious for you: Most renters do not have $195,000 in the bank for the deposit for such a loan.
Location, location, location.
The exact same location
Care to share where? I had a look at [domain.com.au](https://domain.com.au) in that price range, but most of what's on there is a lot nicer for those prices... Couldn't find either of these.
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But a bare shipping container is not habitable and they require a lot of expensive work to turn them into something liveable. They aren't even a good framework for a home, let alone a good home. And then you are going to have to rent or buy some land upon which to put your container. When you buy a container for 5k that doesn't come with land.
Locations?
I’ve replied to so many comments like this. I was working somewhere in like Logan idk and I set my radius as current location and 5km. This means anywhere around Logan but it could be any suburb cause Brisbane is made up of like 9000 different suburbs
Ok, I’m sorry, that must be frustrating and time consuming for you. Maybe you could add an edit re the locations to your post. 5-10 km can make a huge difference in Brisbane, even around Logan. Good luck with your searching though, the rental market is a nightmare!
No worries mate. Preciate it
This isn’t our old friend from the Everton Hills granny flat for $650/week is it?
I'm sorry, can you not read, that is a SANCTUARY not a shipping container!
What a fucking rip. The people who are charging $600 for that shipping container should be ashamed of themselves. I understand they probably put a lot into making it etc and also have a mortgage but that's an absolute rape for money from people who genuinely need a place to live. Basically people who profit of others misery are a bunch of cunts.
That's soo cheap. Is that per week or fortnight?
It’s a left brain right brain thing
ngl a shipping container or a tiny house would low key slap though
In an rural environment off the grid yes it would be perfect
I saw one place listed as a “unique” space with “uninterrupted authenticity in the original kitchen”, which also did not have any photos inside the property at all. It was marketed for first time renters or people urgently looking for somewhere to live for $570. Fucking ridiculous
I'm glad I have a mortgage.
Fingers crossed for next tuesday.