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Minister gone, strata revolution continues
Jimmy Thomson First, the good news: the state government is ploughing ahead with the proposed changes to the strata laws, even though its architect, former fair trading minister Anthony Roberts, has been elevated to the energy portfolio.
Seven tips for a more organised home in 2014
Lisa Boone Los Angeles 'organisation consultant' Kim Anker-Paddon shares some simple tips on how to get organised in 2014.
Home building spurs construction expansion
New Developments: Sydney cosmopolitanism drives boom in apartment living
National: Expats could push up house prices
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NSW
High land values last straw for squeezed small petrol stations
ANTONY LAWES Soaring land values in Sydney's inner suburbs are contributing to the disappearance of small petrol stations, industry experts say.
Holiday Homes
How to make your holiday house a winner
Adam Alexander A king-sized bed in your master suite? That’s just one of Adam Alexander’s keys to success.
ACT
Mugga Way still Canberra's most expensive street to buy on
MEREDITH CLISBY Red Hill's Mugga Way has kept its golden status during Canberra's centenary year as numerous million dollar sales have made it the most expensive street for 2013.
Tenants
A new lease of life
Ali Gripper There is no need to buy your own place to make it feel like home.
QLD
Tintagel estate most expensive property sold in 2013
MARISSA CALLIGEROS Perched 17 metres above the Brisbane River on Tennyson Cliffs, the Tintagel estate was the city's most expensive property to change hands in 2013, according to the latest figures available.
Victoria
Suburbia's heritage battle of the bungalows
SIMON JOHANSON Joan Williams' home is a typical post-World War II weatherboard bungalow.
Lavish purchase
Real estate queens set for showdown
ANDREW HORNERY Rumours of an all-out feud between two of Sydney’s real estate queens have kept the eastern suburbs buzzing with claims of espionage and sabotage.
Victoria
Neighbours take a squiz, but no buyer
Nicole Lindsay The prospect of owning a 1930s getaway tunnel was not enough to draw out bidders.
Melbourne home prices reach new heights
Investors tap superannuation for home bidding power as younger buyers eye smaller units and more affordable suburbs, driving Melbourne's big year in real estate.
Editor's Picks
Melbourne
Doing laps is luxury
Kate Robertson Owning a pool can offer hours of fun but it pays to do your homework before diving in.
Victoria
Coast and country
Paul Edwards Although this rambling old cottage is ready for immediate occupation it offers scope for the energetic homemaker.
China
Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis mansions top China's best in show
LUCY MACKEN It isn't just vendors who are hoping to catch the eye of some of China's cashed-up house hunters of late, but also Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis.
Home & Away: Design Trends
Statement pieces
Jenny Brown New life is breathed into old and dilapidated structures creating individual outcomes.
Private Property
New life after wine and song
David Adams A 20-hectare penisula property comes with a three-bedroom house and working vineyard.
Love Your Garden
Get your garden Christmas-ready in one day
Jason Hodges For the lucky few who have the entire family over for Christmas, I have a short, sharp list of tasks to tackle in a day.
Flat Chat
Better safe than sorry for unit block pools
Jimmy Thomson Strata schemes need stricter observance of safety rules than houses.
From The Drawing Board
A house that speaks, with feeling
Trisha Croaker A daring, remote temple of a house evokes delight, joy, and respect for the power and beauty of the Australian bush, and so much more.
Domain
The year in review
National Domain Editor Stephen Nicholls looks back at 2013, when property bounced back. (01:48)
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