Forum: Conflicting views on strata self-interest
Is there a conflict of interest when you vote for something that only benefits you? Plus changing UEs, who pays for a broken intercom, and private property stored in a…
Has Govt given green light to more red tape?
The NSW government has announced a program for developers with plans to build homes quickly to take advantage of rezoning in key areas - if they can be approved by…
Podcast: Fast track flats put Nimbys on notice
The Flat Chat Wrap podcast returns as we take a look at a plan to fast-track flats with another level of planning approvals, Airbnb parties gone OTT and a new…
Forum: Is this new proxy farming voter fraud?
The new proxy farming, not refunding unneeded special levies, dealing with an added asbestos shed and revealing defects to potential buyers - all in this week's Forum.
Poll votes reveal two distinct faces of strata
Our online poll has revealed two different communities that need support in strata - long-suffering old hands and naive newbies who may not know what they're getting into.
Podcast: Strata struggles will still be alive in 25
Jimmy and Sue look forward to what 2025 might hold for strata owners and residents - the good, the bad and the ugly truth... if we ever get to hear…
Forum: Growing pains for a strata garden
Anti-garden complaint, what happened to the Netstrata inquiry, informing owners about NCAT actions, combining strata loans and special levies.
Commission enters new era without Chandler
New NSW Building Commissioner James Sherrard takes the reins promising to continue reforms - but David Chandler doesn't get a mention.
Podcast: Strata’s 2024 naughty and nice list
Jimmy and Sue look back at strata's trials and triumphs in 2024
Forum: No fire checks without smokescreens
Should the same firms that do fire checks be paid to fix the faults they discover? Plus blending levies and loans to pay for major works - all that and…
Podcast: Sins of the commission see Minns quit
In this week's podcast, we hear how frustrated just-quit Strata Commissioner John Minns is and was by the under-resourcing of his department.
Poll: Strata law changes that you like most
Choose the five strata law changes that appeal to you most - and see what everyone else is thinking.