Five lessons for us from the Hong Kong fires
The Hong Kong fires are a reminder of what happens when sensible precautions are ignored. And there's a lot we can do to prevent unit block fires here.
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Another raft of strata law changes on the way
Just when you thought it was safe to get to grips with NSW strata laws, another raft of changes has been announced by the State government.
Forum: Buying in a block with $1.5m debts
Forum: Potential purchase in block with $1.5m debt, SM won't release documents, waterproofing repair leads to bathroom reno ... and more.
Quirky: Empty shell could be a high-end home
From a gutted architectural gem to a garage masquerading as a room for rent, all of property's quirks are here.
News: Vic bid to curb auction underquoting
Real Estate agents are finding ways round the laws on under-quoting, but Victoria has a cunning plan to curb the property auction cheats.
Mid-rise concepts plan to counter objections
New plans in NSW government's Pattern Book are intended to fast track better-designed small blocks in strata-shy suburbs.
Myths and mysteries of strata finance explained
Puzzled by special levies versus strata loans? Or how can you be taxed on money that you haven't received? Book in for a strata finance webinar.
Cyber insecurity and a real twist in the fiction
Life imitated art when Jimmyt's problem with access to his bank account seemed to reflect the storyline of his new thriller.
Forum: Bush lawyers, BS and broken by-laws
Forum: Can owners use superseded but unrepealed by-laws, good riddance to nasty neighbours, counter arguments on agendas, and death of a unit owner.
QUIRKY: Lifestyles of the rich and infamous
Quirky: The one thing criminals don't love about the high life in luxury penthouse apartments and other offbeat property stories of the week.
NEWS: $230m plan to house oldies with students
The $230m Wollongong University retirement flats and assisted living plan has been scorned by staff. Plus all the other apartment news of the week.
New holiday let tax rules are just the beginning
Holiday letting hosts have all sorts of ways to feather their nests - from personal use to mates rates - but the ATO is coming for them.