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.
‘It’s not living’: Commission report reveals human toll of housing crisis
A housing coalition has urged the government to “step up and change course” after a new report exposed unacceptable living conditions.
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Wed, 21 Aug 2024
‘Bitumen bandits’ strike again in Adelaide
Home owners in suburban Adelaide are advised to be on the lookout for itinerant tradies, who are currently roaming the city.
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Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Victoria braves ‘3 weakest years’ of home building: HIA
High taxes on housing have “adversely affected market confidence” in Victoria, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Why these strata properties use an in-house architect
Does hiring an in-house architect save time and money for body corporates?
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Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Unregistered builder in hot water over charging 10x legal deposit
The Western Australian tradie charged his elderly client a 69.4 per cent deposit for work that was never completed.
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Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Electrician fined $40k for ‘potentially lethal’ negligence
A Western Australian watchdog warned “people’s lives were at risk” after uncovering major electrical offences.
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Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Sydney ranks among world’s top ‘workcation’ destinations
Taking your laptop to the beach? You might not be the only one, as the harbour city welcomes a tide of people keen to mix business with leisure.
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Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Will new housing trickle down to struggling renters?
New data has revealed that rental properties become cheaper with age – but is the rate of depreciation enough to provide much-needed housing for Australian renters?
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Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Bigger builder profits for FY24: Has the housing industry turned a corner?
Metricon believes that the nation’s construction crisis is coming to an end.
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Wed, 14 Aug 2024