After years of planning and community consultation, Northern Beaches Council has now lodged the Development Application to rebuild the ageing club and create a new, purpose-built facility to serve everyone who loves Manly Beach. It’s wonderful to see Manly’s surf club finally getting a fresh start. The old 1980s building has done its best, but it’s definitely showing its age. The new version will be a real boost — lighter, roomier and far more practical for the way we all use the beach now

If you own an investment property in New South Wales, land tax is one of those less-glamorous but essential parts of property ownership to keep on your radar. It doesn’t apply to everyone, but when it does, it can make a noticeable difference to your annual expenses — so it’s worth understanding how it works and whether you might be affected.

When it comes to buying property in New South Wales, most people are familiar with strata title or freehold title. But there’s another form of ownership that has been around for decades and is still relevant today, particularly in some of Sydney’s most charming and tightly-held apartment buildings: Company Title.