Orana Durney-Benson
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 243
Orana (she/her) is a journalist who writes for Momentum Media's real estate and investment brands. Orana joined Momentum Media in spring 2023, having just completed her Honours in English Literature at the University of Sydney. A Sydney girl born and bred, Orana loves writing thought-provoking content that Momentum Media's readers can connect with.
Are rents set to rise in 2024?
Over the past 12 months, rents rose four times the pre-COVID-19 average. Is this trend forecast to continue this year?
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Mon, 08 Jan 2024
What holiday-makers want from Airbnbs in 2024
Top-tier locations, proximity to attractions and professional property management will be priorities for short-term renters in 2024.
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Sun, 07 Jan 2024
How to invest on Kangaroo Island
From truffle farms to clifftop golf courses, creative investors on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island can reap unique rewards.
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Thu, 04 Jan 2024
Cost of living hits capital cities hard
2023 ended with slow growth across Australia’s housing market, and some cities struggled more than others.
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Thu, 04 Jan 2024
‘We are futurists’: How regeneration will transform our cities
Urban planners reveal the key changes that will make Australia’s cities “future-ready” over the next three decades.
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Thu, 04 Jan 2024
Has government intervention in property gone too far?
In its quest to give every Australian a roof over their head, some property experts fear the government is risking negative long-term effects.
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Tue, 02 Jan 2024
Sydney Chinatown to get once-in-a-generation facelift
The City of Sydney council has given the go-ahead for a $44 million revitalisation of Haymarket and Chinatown.
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Thu, 28 Dec 2023
City of Sydney council pushes for more BTR
Build-to-rent (BTR) housing could see a boost in the Sydney central business district thanks to a proposed planning overhaul.
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Tue, 26 Dec 2023
To granny flat, or not to granny flat?
With incentives for ancillary dwelling construction on the rise, it’s important for property investors not to let emotions influence their decisions.
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Tue, 26 Dec 2023