Consumer law to crack down on strata rorts
From July 1, NSW apartment owners will have something we've always been denied - protection under Australia's consumer laws.
Alexandra Brooks
From data to strata: $32m Mosman block shock
Harbourside haven Mosman in shock as data baron pays $32m to demolish a strata block and rebuild with fewer luxury pads
Location, location! Even when it’s a parking space
No beds, no bath, no views - but a parking spot near Sydney's Circular Quay could cost more that flat in a state capital.
It’s official: balconies and yards are goldmines
If your apartment or townhouse has a balcony or a courtyard, you've got fresh air, sunshine... and value that adds up to a virtual goldmine.
Interest rates down, tenants pets rights up
Hold onto your by-laws—two big shifts just hit the strata world. Interest rates came down and new tenancy rights came into effect. Pets and payments can no longer be ignored.
Are you Sirius? Disputes plague iconic block
Financial disputes around Sirius developer JDH Capital is a stark warning: luxury apartment prices, and iconic buildings don’t guarantee financial stability.
Pigeons, private eyes and warranties that run out
When a new apartment owner found black mould in her flat the developer blamed pigeons, the owner was stalked by detectives and the defects warranties expired.