Breaking into the property market, or taking the next step to securing a new home, can be a risky one. Sometimes the cheaper, easier alternative to purchasing a house is looking at an apartment.  But buying an apartment comes with its own set of rules and risks that you might need to be aware of before signing on the dotted line.  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy  With thanks to:  Amanda Farmer, Strata Lawyer at Your Strata Property Producer: Claire Murphy  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.