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.
Company fined $45k for unlicensed electrical work
A Western Australian electrical company was slammed with a hefty fine after an unlicensed employee carried out air conditioning repairs.
TAX & LEGAL
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Sun, 04 Aug 2024
‘View tax’ hits Gold Coast high-rise residents
Council rates have risen steeply for home owners in the upper floors of Gold Coast apartments, garnering criticism from industry.
TAX & LEGAL
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Thu, 01 Aug 2024
Is now a good time to invest in Sydney?
As Sydney’s property market begins to cool, opportunities await for investors who are willing to stand out from the crowd.
HOTSPOTS
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Thu, 01 Aug 2024
Building supervisor fined $2.5k for bodged renovation
A Perth building supervisor is facing disciplinary action after a poorly managed renovation “resulted in significant safety and durability concerns”.
TAX & LEGAL
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Thu, 01 Aug 2024
South Australia named Australia’s best-performing economy
The state has taken out the top spot in CommSec’s State of the States report for the third consecutive quarter – while NSW has sunk to the bottom.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Wed, 31 Jul 2024
WA developer fails registration, leaving 230+ homes unfinished
Hundreds of property owners have been left in the lurch after major building contractor Nicheliving had its registration revoked.
TAX & LEGAL
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Wed, 31 Jul 2024
7 Aussie suburbs dominating sales
With short days on market and strong returns, these seven suburbs are a seller’s dream.
HOTSPOTS
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Tue, 30 Jul 2024
NSW’s no-grounds evictions ban: Should investors be worried?
Is the Minns government’s ban on no-grounds evictions a death sentence for the rental market, or are investors’ concerns overblown?
TAX & LEGAL
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Tue, 30 Jul 2024
No-grounds evictions to be banned in NSW
Here’s what you need to know about the Minns government’s upcoming 2025 ban on no-fault evictions.
TAX & LEGAL
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Mon, 29 Jul 2024
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