AS I WRITE this, there is an undeniable sense of optimism across Australia. The pandemic may be far from over, but everywhere there are signs of a country emerging from hibernation: after 697 days, Western Australia has re-opened its border to domestic and international arrivals, and 95% of Australians over the age of 16 are…

What does it take to ensure the transfer of family wealth goes beyond three generations? Justin Greiner explains. BY JUSTIN GREINER, CEO JBWERE, EXECUTIVE NAB PRIVATE WEALTH CONSIDER THE FACT that many of us are about to be part of the most significant intergenerational transfer of wealth in Australian history. In fact, the Productivity Commission…

Continued demand for prestige properties and the return of international buyers signals another strong year for luxury apartments. By KIRSTEN CRAZE THE APPETITE FOR prestige apartments is growing and demand for penthouse properties is leading the way. During the first half of 2021, the sales volume of super-prime luxury apartments over $10 million was eight…

Rising building costs and a trades shortfall isn’t dampening demand, as Australians emerge from two years of lockdowns, determined to create their dream home. By Kirsten Craze AFTER YEARS OF Covid-induced lockdowns, it seems Australians are having an architectural epiphany. What works – and doesn’t work – has never been more apparent and a renovation…

From booking your dream holiday to fuelling your car, personal concierge services sort out the details so you can get on with life. By Kirsten Craze A TRIP TO the International Space Station? Sorted. Dinner atop an iceberg? No problem. Vow renewals officiated by the pope? Done. These are some of the experiences personal concierge…

With just a few pottery classes on his resume, Tom Dixon founded one of the world’s most significant design companies. Now he wants to go back to where it all began. By CARLI PHILIPS ONE OF THE world’s most prolific designers, Tom Dixon has worked on interiors, accesso­ries, furniture and lighting since the 1980s. All…

Despite the surging economy and strong labour market, forecasted interest rate hikes are expected to slow GDP growth and soften the housing market. BY ALAN OSTER, GROUP CHIEF ECONOMIST, NAB THE CONFLICT BETWEEN Russia and Ukraine has sent shock waves across the world, increasing economic uncertainty at all levels. One hopes the tragic event does…

It’s boom time for rare whisky. But before you stock your bar cart with alternative assets, there are things you should know. By HELEN HAWKES WHILE STOCK MARKET volatility continues, the value of rare whisky is rebounding handsomely as we farewell the worst of the pandemic, cementing its place as a legitimate alternative asset class.…

The legendary restaurateur has his plate piled high with new openings right now. First up: a nostalgic CBD eatery that takes its cue from the suburban garage. By Joanna Savill “DON’T LOOK AT trends,” says Maurice Terzini. “Stick to what you know and what you do.” Coming from the restaurateur behind some of Australia’s most…