Think tank says go low – but Flat Chat says no
The Grattan Institute says low-rise blocks are the way to go - but they don't know about the protections that they don't have from dodgy developers.
Out-of-this-world estate is for sale right here
From an out-of-this-world estate that's all about indulgence to the narrowest home in New York - all the craziest property stories are here.
News: First-timers, Brissie boom and feline fears
News: First-time buyers snap up low depositis, Brisbane's hard market and cat crackdowns could drive felines into flats.
Seminars: Repair risks, musts and exemptions
Repairs, maintenance and renovations can be a minefield in strata - but luckily there are webinars to help guide you through the maze of regulations.
Strata wars – the PICA empire strikes back
As NSW assesses what would happen if insurance commissions to strata managers were banned, one major player digs in its heels.
Defects delaying new home builds – surveyors
It's the defects that cause delays in home building, not the regulations, says building surveyor body's CEO/
Forum: Small developers make big mistakes
It's one thing to have to deal with developers who ignore the rules and regulations - it's another entirely when they don't even realise there are any.
Unique Tram House would be an Airbnb dream
From a Bondi tram built into a rural house to The Block auction disasters - all of property's rich tapestry is here.,
NEWS: Ghost block hits the Halloween headlines
Halloween horror as apartment block sits empty for years due to defects - and the former developer has $2.8 billion in debts.
Top block’s falling gardens could be flammable
One of Sydney best-loved buildings has a $37million problem - its hanging gardens are falling and the planters may be flammable.
Strata giant threatens to quit over kickbacks ban
Strata management giant Pica has threatened to quit SCA-NSW, their professional body, over plans to phase out insurance commissions.
Higher risks in low-rise apartment blocks
COMMENT: Low-rise apartment blocks come with higher risks for purchasers, if only because there are fewer protections under strata law.