Packer power finally prevails in strata forced sale
When James Packer wanted to redevelop the 80-studio Chimes block it took $100 million to buy and months in court with one forced sale.
Alexandra Brooks
Would you poo-poo a reno with a loo for two?
Bathroom design in 2025 is getting weird. Here are the latest trends, from voice-controlled showers to glass-walled bathrooms and even a tandem loo for two.
5900 new build-to-rent flats on track for 2030
From Sydney to Adelaide, a new $1.5 billion deal is rolling out purpose-built rental homes, offering a glimpse into the future of renting in Australia.
Cyber scams stealing from first-home buyers
Young Australians struggling to buy their first homes have become easy pickings for cyber criminals who divert their funds to fake bank accounts.
Top property website accused of price gouging
Selling a property? Brace yourself. Australia now ranks among the most expensive countries in the world just to advertise a residential property for sale.
Consumer law to crack down on strata rorts
From July 1, NSW apartment owners will have something we've always been denied - protection under Australia's consumer laws.
From data to strata: $32m Mosman block shock
Harbourside haven Mosman in shock as data baron pays $32m to demolish a strata block and rebuild with fewer luxury pads
Location, location! Even when it’s a parking space
No beds, no bath, no views - but a parking spot near Sydney's Circular Quay could cost more that flat in a state capital.
It’s official: balconies and yards are goldmines
If your apartment or townhouse has a balcony or a courtyard, you've got fresh air, sunshine... and value that adds up to a virtual goldmine.
Interest rates down, tenants pets rights up
Hold onto your by-laws—two big shifts just hit the strata world. Interest rates came down and new tenancy rights came into effect. Pets and payments can no longer be ignored.
Are you Sirius? Disputes plague iconic block
Financial disputes around Sirius developer JDH Capital is a stark warning: luxury apartment prices, and iconic buildings don’t guarantee financial stability.
Pigeons, private eyes and warranties that run out
When a new apartment owner found black mould in her flat the developer blamed pigeons, the owner was stalked by detectives and the defects warranties expired.