stridhan: Husband has no control over wife’s ‘stridhan,’ rules Supreme Court

A husband has no control over his wife’s ‘stridhan’ (woman’s property) and while he may use it during the time of his distress, he has a moral obligation to return it to his wife, the Supreme Court has reiterated while directing a man to pay Rs 25 lakh to a woman in return for her … Read more

Ten Perth suburbs named on Rising Stars 2024 report by Canstar and Hotspotting

A national property report has poured some cold water on Perth’s property market, claiming it is showing the first signs of tapering off from a three-year boom. The much-vaunted Rising Stars 2024 report by Canstar and Hotspotting ranks Perth as the fourth best place to invest, dropping down from third place in last year’s report. … Read more

NSW’s cheapest freestanding home is located in Bourke and on the market for just $49,000

The cheapest freestanding home on the market in NSW is selling from $49,000 — but there’s a catch. Located in Bourke, in NSW’s northwest, the home is referred to as “cheap as chips” in the online listing. The average house price in Sydney was $1,595,310 in December last year, according to Domain’s House Price Report. … Read more

City of Johannesburg warns defaulting businesses and property owners

Municipal authorities in the City of Johannesburg have warned thousands of defaulting residential property owners and businesses that they face blacklisting if they fail to settle their debts, which collectively amount to over R40 billion. With a mounting municipal debt exceeding R52 billion, the city has launched aggressive credit control campaigns to tackle the issue … Read more

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan sentenced to death in US$12.5 billion fraud case

Lan’s husband Eric Chu was on Thursday sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for violating banking regulations, according to state media, with scores more defendants still awaiting their sentences. Communist-run Vietnam is one of the last Asian countries to carry out death penalties. But Lan has the right to appeal against the sentence. It comes as … Read more

Perth property market: Median house price hits record of $620,000 and which suburbs increased the most

Perth’s property market has hit a new record of $620,000 in March as local buyers continue battle it out against bullish interstate investors and surging population rates. The latest Real Estate Institute of WA data has revealed the median sale price rose 2.5 per cent for houses and 1.2 per cent for units over the … Read more

My Space: Bedtonic founder Julie Ramsay brings rustic charm to the heart of Wembley

Nestled amongst the busy streets of Wembley is the charming home of Bedtonic founder Julie Ramsay. Camera IconDownstairs provides an escape to relax, dream and drink cups of tea. Credit: Iain Gillespie/The West Australian With an eye for tactile design and an appreciation for natural elements, Ramsay has transformed her rustic home into a modern … Read more

Rental prices in NSW are at an all-time high. So, when will we see relief?

A grim outlook for NSW renters has been revealed by experts, who have said the current competitive and record-breaking rental market may not ease for at least another year. Paul Ryan from PropTrack said while demand for housing in NSW has always been very strong, it has skyrocketed in the past years since the COVID … Read more

Metro Inner DAP approves $12.5m project to redevelop Victoria Park’s Edward Millen heritage buildings

The $12.5 million project to transform a former hospital into Victoria Park’s hottest entertainment destination has secured the support of the Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel. The panel green-lit the major heritage project after a unanimous vote at a meeting on Thursday morning. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! … Read more

Court agrees to block collection of Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M

NEW YORK: A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment – if he puts up $175 million within 10 days. If he does, it will stop the clock on collection and prevent the state from seizing the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s … Read more