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Quirky: $20k house a romantic dream home

  • 09/07/2026
  • Author Jimmy-T

Quirky: Bashed mum gets a $10k gift from home buyer, couple buy a house for the price of a cheap car, residents don't want town water.

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    News: High-rises just get higher … everywhere

    • 09/07/2026
    • Author Jimmy-T

    The silvertails of Mosman and Rose Bay have a lot in common - including the fact that they're going to get the apartment blocks they hate.

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      Cross-eyed over high-rises at Politics in the Pub

      • 09/07/2026
      • Author Jimmy-T

      Authors, artists, activists, a pollie, a developer and your own JimmyT discuss the future of Kings Cross and the good and bad of high-rise development.

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        Criminal charges against Netstrata and its boss

        • 09/07/2026
        • Author Jimmy-T

        It's been two years since allegations against strata managers Netstrata were aired on TV - now its boss Stephen Brell is facing criminal charges.

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          So much easier to ask and reply to questions

          • 07/07/2026
          • Author Jimmy-T

          We have made it as easy as possible for your to ask and answer questions on the Forum - the rest is up to you

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            Free book explains the facts of “forced” sales

            • 06/07/2026
            • Author Jimmy-T

            Strata lawyers' free online book explains the ins, outs and potential pitfalls of organising the collective sale of an ageing apartment block.

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              Forum: Half-owner only pays for things he wants

              • 02/07/2026
              • Author Jimmy-T

              Forum: Strata that isn't really strata, 50% owner vetos spending, call for facts on EVs and undermined and underpriced by a new gardener.

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                Quirky: Danger house sold at knockdown price

                • 02/07/2026
                • Author Jimmy-T

                Quirky: House that's about to fall down sells for $425k, first-time home buyers can't afford fixer-uppers, and $10k fine for tree feller.

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                  Footing the vet bill when another sock goes missing

                  • 02/07/2026
                  • Author Jimmy-T

                  How a lack of storage space and a new puppy can be a dangerous combination - especially to your bank balance.

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                    News: Developers cash-in on negative gearing fears

                    • 02/07/2026
                    • Author Jimmy-T

                    News: Investors seeking new flats to negatively gear are being milked by developers, confusion over EV charging in your car spot.

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                      Forum: Broken balcony exposes strata treasurer

                      • 25/06/2026
                      • Author Jimmy-T

                      Balcony bonker, broken payment system, unfair unit entitlements, bad strata manager and committee want new owners to pay for old reno by-laws.

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                        Unit blocks boost house prices… and waistlines

                        • 25/06/2026
                        • Author Jimmy-T

                        It's a dilemma for house owners - apartment blocks are good for your property values but bad for your waistlines and health.

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