Bathla collapse leaves 2,000 apartment projects stranded

Bathla Group, one of Australia's largest affordable home builders, collapsed. It owed $3.4 billion. More than 2,000 apartments sit unfinished.

Why it mattersBathla's collapse threatens home buyers' deposits and shows weakness in construction finance during a housing shortage.

AustraliaThousands of Australians are now waiting to learn if their homes will be built; superannuation members have indirect exposure through private credit investments.

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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.