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.
SEQ must be ready to house 2.2m more people by 2046
South-East Queensland (SEQ) will need 900,000 new homes and 1 million extra jobs within the next 20 years, reveals state government.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 19 Dec 2023
Australians will ‘continue to feel the pressure’ of property in 2024
Affordability will drive price growth, regional migration and rental demand over the next 12 months.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Sun, 17 Dec 2023
Up-and-coming areas experts will be watching in 2024
These three locations could offer smart investors both short-term yields and long-term growth.
HOTSPOTS
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Tue, 12 Dec 2023
Why investors will flock to Brisbane in 2024
The Sunshine State’s capital is quickly becoming a honeypot for investors thanks to its strong rental conditions and soaring demand.
HOTSPOTS
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Mon, 11 Dec 2023
Mortgage holders stagger under sky-high loan repayments
The average Australian home loan repayment now requires 45 per cent of household income.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 11 Dec 2023
Looking to buy in WA? Here’s what east coast investors should know
The Western Australian real estate market has been experiencing a boom in activity, but there are a few things east coast buyers should be aware of before they jump in on ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Sun, 10 Dec 2023
Survival of the fittest in next year’s property market
Year 2024 will see investors flock to the “resilient” markets which can ride out economic fluctuations, says a proptech CEO.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Sun, 10 Dec 2023
Home hunters would take even higher mortgage rates to buy sooner
Surprising new research found that one in two Australians would choose take on a steeper interest rate if it meant owning their home more quickly.
FINANCE
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Thu, 07 Dec 2023
Gold Coast property investor charged with 15 counts of fraud
The director of a Queensland property investment and development firm has been charged with “numerous criminal offences” by ASIC.
TAX & LEGAL
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Tue, 05 Dec 2023