Podcast: On ABC radio with James Valentine
Every two weeks, Jimmyt goes on James Valentine's Afternoons on ABC Sydney. Here's a taste of what they discussed last week - starting with stuff on balconies.
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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.
Podcast: Training wheels and manager myths
Podcast: Training wheels for strata committees - the people have spoken - and strata manager myths, all in the Flat Chat Wrap.
Secrets of strata living … it’s all in the game
How can we prepare future generations for their lives in flats and townhouses, asks a leading strata manager. The answer may be in game play.
Podcast: How green strata can be a good buy
Podcast: How green strata can be a good investment, developers dominating strata committees and the immigration and housing conundrum.
Forum: Our bidet eyes on a bathroom reno
Forum: Tenant wants a bidet, new manager and old debt, effect of abstentions, committe refuses to claim, and strata manager contract challenge.
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.
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.