November 2010

Empty promises create nightmare on Bunn Street

08 Nov 2010

The great Australian dream has turned sour for 40 apartment owners, writes Kelsey Munro.

A luxury Pyrmont apartment block has stood empty for almost two years, its residents relocated at a cost to taxpayers of $90,000 a month, while the Department of Fair Trading's home warranty insurance arm has delayed fixing defects and fire safety problems.

Apartment owners could be heading for a fall

07 Nov 2010

APARTMENT owners and body corporate committees could be blamed for children's injuries caused by falling out of windows this summer. University academics and strata management peak bodies have issued a warning to property owners if a child falls though the window, you could be at fault.