Canberra's First Luxury Apartments Rise at Lake Ginninderra
The ACT has lacked genuinely luxury apartment stock for years. New amenity-led developments are transforming the residential market.
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Canberra property expert guides shift to amenity-led apartments
Shane Anderson's consultancy advises buyers and developers on new apartment trends, with Lake Ginninderra precinct leading the way in Belconnen.
A newcomer's guide to Canberra's districts and town centres
How Canberra is built around a handful of self-contained districts, and what each town centre offers people settling into the capital
Where to Eat in Canberra: The City's Best Dining Precincts
From Braddon's laneways to the lake at Kingston Foreshore, a guide to the neighbourhoods where Canberra eats and drinks
Canberra's wine country: a guide to cellar doors near Murrumbateman and Hall
The cool-climate Canberra District puts around 140 vineyards and more than 50 wineries within a 35-minute drive of the city
First Home Buyers Grant Canberra 2026: ACT Grants, Stamp Duty Concessions and Shared Equity Explained
What Canberra first home buyers can claim in 2026: the First Home Owner Grant, the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, stamp duty relief, and the national shared equity program, all explained simply.
Fresh and Local: A Guide to Canberra's Farmers Markets and Regional Produce
From the busy Capital Region market at EPIC to the leafy stalls of Haig Park, here is where to find Canberra's best seasonal produce
Rates, land tax and the leasehold system: how ACT property charges work
A plain-English guide to general rates, land tax and Canberra's 99-year Crown lease system, and where to find the official numbers
Beyond the public service: the industries that drive Canberra
Canberra is famous for its federal departments, but the capital's economy runs on a much broader mix of defence, research, technology, construction and tourism
ACT Rental Guide 2026: Renting in Canberra and How the Tenancy System Works
A plain-English guide to standard tenancy terms, your rights as a renter, and where to turn when something goes wrong in the ACT
Starting a Business in the ACT: Registrations, Licences and Where to Get Help
A practical guide to getting an ABN, registering a business name, sorting your ACT licences and finding free local support in Canberra
Buying in the ACT: the leasehold system explained
Why Canberra property comes with a 99-year Crown lease instead of freehold, and what the purpose clause means for buyers
Where Canberra works: a guide to the city's town centres, precincts and coworking spaces
From Civic and Barton to Belconnen, Bruce and Gungahlin, here is how Canberra's working geography fits together and where to find a desk
The essential Canberra: top attractions for first-time visitors
A first-timer's guide to the capital's landmark six, from the War Memorial and the National Gallery to the view from Mount Ainslie
Why Canberra Is the Capital of Australia: How the Federal Government Shaped the City
From a line in the Constitution to the Parliamentary Triangle and the public service, the Commonwealth is woven into how Canberra was built and how it runs
Canberra's Seasonal Events Calendar: Floriade, Enlighten, Balloons and Truffle Season
A season-by-season guide to the capital's biggest annual events, from spring blooms at Floriade to winter's prized black truffles
Day trips from Canberra: the coast, the snow and the country
From white-sand beaches to alpine peaks, heritage villages and cool-climate vineyards, here is how far you really have to drive
A local's guide to Parliament House and Canberra's national institutions
How to make the most of the free museums, galleries and the working seat of government that sit within walking distance in the Parliamentary Triangle