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Bathla owes $3.4 billion and stands down 213 staff

Bathla's administrator confirmed 213 staff stood down. Construction was suspended after securing only two weeks of emergency funding.

Why it mattersThe collapse halts major housing projects across Sydney. It puts hundreds of jobs at risk. Thousands of home purchases are also at risk.

AustraliaSydney property market disrupted, construction delays likely, and new home buyers may face delays or lose deposits on properties linked to stalled Bathla projects.

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Sydney and Melbourne luxury homes slide past 10 per cent from peak

Top-tier homes fell more than 10.7 per cent in Sydney and more than 10.5 per cent in Melbourne; low-priced properties held steady.

Why it mattersProperty investors and high-end sellers are bearing the brunt; tight affordability and investor caution could weigh on the broader market.