If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need to set aside funds or organise a loan for future lift repairs or replacement, try getting stuck in one for half an hour.

Jimmy tells of his brief incarceration (and escape) in this week’s podcast and he and Sue discuss maintaining old lifts and even adding new ones to older buildings.

But first they look at property prices, with the latest figures suggesting there may already have been a soft landing.  That’s good news for apartment owners and even prospective purchasers, and renters, as Sue explains.

Then there’s a chat about all the bells and whistles you can now get with luxury apartments and the key element missing from less salubrious unit blocks.

Plus, there’s a survey about your relationship with your strata managers (or lack thereof) which could score you a $50 gift card.

And finally, there’s news about Sue’s new book, out today – nothing to do with apartments, except that it was written in one. Enjoy.

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Recorded by Jimmy Thomson & Sue Williams; Transcribed by Otter.ai.
Find out more about Sue Williams and Jimmy Thomson on their websites.