Why the President of Strata is not the same as the President of the United States
This is such a cute blog, I had to share. http://yettogrowup.wordpress.com/12/01/29/why-president-of-strata-is-not-the-same-as-president-of-the-united-states/Read More
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1 in 10 Australians live in strata units but know little about what it means
Great article from UNSW TV on living in strata units and what it means: One in 10 Australians live in strata titled homes such as apartments or townhouses; in Sydney it’s closer to one in four. A UNSW study has found there are major problems with strata living, including ongoing building defects and management issues. One in ten Australians live in strata titled homes such as apartments or townhouses; in Sydney it’s closer to one in four. But how much do we know about strata title living and what it involves? The University of New South Wales has completed a […]Read More
Why are Australian tenants downsizing?
The Age reports that “The number of downsizers looking for apartments is predicted to take off this year with the improvement in the property market. Australian Property Monitors data shows the Sydney median house price rose 3.4 per cent last year. Canterbury Bankstown had the most growth at 11.5 per cent, but the northern beaches and upper north shore grew more than 7 per cent. Even the east grew 3 per cent, though the lower north shore fell 0.4 per cent.Read More
Breathtaking Cantilevered Pool on Seoul Skyscraper
Happy 2013!! A Skyscraper to dream on. Now trending in (conceptual) skyscraper design: exuberant “feature” pools. One need not go any further than the spectacularly bad idea that was the “swimming pool balcony” or even the vertiginous “infinite pool” that straddles the top of Moshe Safdie’s ridiculous Marina Bay complex to get the idea. To read more, go to: architizerRead More
2012’s Fastest Growing (and Shrinking) Cities
Nice to see many Australian cities rank well for liveability in the State of Australian Cities 2012 report released last Tuesday. So how do we compare with the rest of the world? “If you want to see what economists are talking about when they talk about a “two-speed” world, just look at this graph above, from the Brookings Global MetroMonitor, which ranks the world’s 300 biggest cities by GDP and job growth. The top 50 fastest-growing cities, by GDP per capita, are practically all in the developing Asian world. The top 18 are in China. The rest are in China, […]Read More
Rooftop Farm in Durban
This is the ultimate idea in community living, a rooftop farm in Durban, South Africa. Why can’t we do this kind of thing in Australia’s urban developments?Read More
Overcoming the culture shock of buying your first strata property (Part One)
After living in a free-standing house, buying your first strata property can be quite a shock. With research you’ll find the financial and legal advice you need on what to look for in buying a strata property (go to the FAQ section of my website www.ourbodycorp.com.au to get this information free of charge). But getting in sync with your new community of neighbours can be harder to grasp. You may love the apartment you plan to buy, but the grounds are looking tired and the pool’s a little dated. You think, don’t worry, when I move in I’ll get active […]Read More