Strata managers want curb on Airbnb and Stayz
The strata manager’s national body, SCA, says it’s time to curb the activities of holiday lets platforms like Airbnb and Stayz to protect apartment residents.
Jamie Thomson
Stay strong on insurance commission ban – OCN
The OCN and ACIL issued a joint call this week for the government to “stay the course” and deliver on its commitment to outlaw strata insurance commission.
What NOT to do about a meth lab in your block
Suspicious comings and goings? Windows covered with black plastic? Here’s the only thing you should do if you suspect there’s a meth lab in a neighbouring apartment.
$50k victory for renters in background checks rort
A NSW Fair Trading investigation has found that 2,300 applicants were illegally charged $19.95 for background checks, despite a law prohibiting such charges.
State on brink of flood cover insurance crisis
Strata Community Association Queensland (SCAQ) has issued a stark warning: without urgent state involvement, flood insurance will become unviable.
Tenants the winners in rent bidding crackdown
NSW Fair Trading report shows that the state's tenants are the winners as the crackdown on rent bidding sees cost of rentals fall.
Miller: Rein in Airbnb to free up 1000 city homes
City of Sydney Councillors are pushing the NSW State government to rein in commercial short-term rentals and free up housing stock.