Mascot owners’ plan to walk away is blocked
Owners in the Mascot tower have failed in their efforts to have the collective sale of the block authorised so that they could sell the site to the highest bidder…
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New strata laws ease through NSW parliament
The most radical shake-up of strata law in Australia since the current Act came into force in 2016 could, at a push, be in place by Christmas. Changes to NSW’s…
Chandler’s power boost as phoenixing under fire
Dodgy developers who use phoenixing schemes to defraud apartment buyers and deprive them of their legal rights will suffer another blow next week when the NSW parliament is expected to…
Double insurance relief for most strata owners
NSW apartment owners could be paying less for insurance next time they renew their policies due to the government’s decision to scrap the Emergency Services Levy (ESL). And since all…
Come on down to Kiama and see our new flat
Since we’ve been bashing you all over your heads with all sorts of stuff about our new investment- from trouble with the mortgage, to initial AGM stress – we thought…
Charity sends medical kit to where it’s needed
There is so much going on in the world at the moment that it’s hard to see how you can make a difference, and what should be your first priority…
All the strata law changes detailed and explained
Last week we touched on some of the proposed amendments to the NSW strata schemes Act, admittedly focussing on the “sexier” stuff like removal of barriers to pet ownership. But…
Pets and ‘forced sales’ strata laws to change
Major updates on the cards for four key areas while Property Services Commissioner to take on strata too. Pet ownership barriers, the cost of repair work, collective sales and compulsory…
OCN’s big day will get us ready for the future
The Owners Corporation Network (OCN) is gearing up for its big annual Strata Matters conference which this year includes a chance to see Flat Chat Wrap co-hosts JimmyT and Sue…
Radical reforms on the cards for NSW regs
Big changes are in the wind for strata in NSW with two working groups having recommended reforms – some radical – in legislation and regulations for the sector. One report…
Don’t buy in Queensland before you’ve read this
Recent state government announcements that South-East Queensland should expect to see another 600,000 apartments in the next 20 years – doubling the number of units currently available in the state…
Plan to ‘electrify’ city blocks is on the charge
Strata sustainability experts Wattblock have launched a campaign to electrify more than 6000 apartment blocks across a number of Sydney’s Local Government Areas. Aiming to make a major contribution to…