Strata disputes up 10% as training delayed
In the same week that Fair Trading revealed that strata committee training has been delayed , we hear disputes is up 10 per cent,
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Forum: When is a fix really a renovation fiddle?
It's a classic source of strat conflict - it's almost impossible to partially fix waterproofing - but should the owners get a whole new bathroom?
Quirky: Crocodile Dundee pub sold to locals
QUIRKY: The only pub in town just happens to be a tourist magnet, as young farmers look for an investment that doesn't depend on the weather.
NEWS: Shackles off for parking and high-rises
Easing parking and building higher blocks in the burbs sound like desperation, with the government falling 70,000 homes short of its housing targets.
Five lessons for us from the Hong Kong fires
The Hong Kong fires are a reminder of what happens when sensible precautions are ignored. And there's a lot we can do to prevent unit block fires here.
Another raft of strata law changes on the way
Just when you thought it was safe to get to grips with NSW strata laws, another raft of changes has been announced by the State government.
Forum: Buying in a block with $1.5m debts
Forum: Potential purchase in block with $1.5m debt, SM won't release documents, waterproofing repair leads to bathroom reno ... and more.
Quirky: Empty shell could be a high-end home
From a gutted architectural gem to a garage masquerading as a room for rent, all of property's quirks are here.
News: Vic bid to curb auction underquoting
Real Estate agents are finding ways round the laws on under-quoting, but Victoria has a cunning plan to curb the property auction cheats.
Mid-rise concepts plan to counter objections
New plans in NSW government's Pattern Book are intended to fast track better-designed small blocks in strata-shy suburbs.
Myths and mysteries of strata finance explained
Puzzled by special levies versus strata loans? Or how can you be taxed on money that you haven't received? Book in for a strata finance webinar.
Cyber insecurity and a real twist in the fiction
Life imitated art when Jimmyt's problem with access to his bank account seemed to reflect the storyline of his new thriller.