Introducing a voice of reason from Queensland
As we never tire of saying on this website, there are almost as many differences between strata law in separate states as there are similarities. So we are pleased to…
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Owners issue 10-point election manifesto
The Owners Corporation Network (OCN) announced this week that they plan to be actively involved in the NSW state election, potentially tapping into the voting power of NSW’s one million-plus…
Ten-year building warranty is a strata game changer
COMMENT: A crucial element in the NSW apartment building revolution has arrived with the first of the big insurers prepared to take a punt on Chandler’s five-star reforms. As we…
Building insurers back in the apartment game
When Building Commissioner David Chandler told us that his shake-up of new building standards in NSW would lead to a return of insurers providing cover for new apartment builds, there…
Podcast: Chandler’s rating has starring role
This week’s podcast is mostly (but not entirely) focussed on an announcement we believe is going to change the way we buy apartments in NSW and probably across Australia. Last…
Developer accused of Chandler bribe smear
NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler has accused associates of Sydney developer Toplace of trying to discredit him by falsely claiming he asked for a $5 million bribe. Last Wednesday (Sep…
Development industry reforms ‘back on track’
After weeks of turmoil in NSW Fair Trading and in the Building and Property services commissioners’ offices, in particular, the loud and clear message is not so much “business as…
How to save strata cash … and the planet
Want to do your bit to save the planet AND save your owners a chunk of money? City of Sydney has extended the deadline for their Smart Green Apartments program…
Chandler back as both commissioners return
Dodgy developers can re-cork their champagne – NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler is back in the saddle, ready to fulfil his extended contract until August next year. And while the…
Shame: How we were duped by anti-vaxxers
There is no easy way of saying this but I have been duped this past week and the likely culprits, according to the real victim in this, are anti-vaccine campaigners.…
David Chandler’s resignation letter in full
The following is the text of the letter sent by Building Commissoner David Chandler to Fair Trading Department Secretary Emma Hogan on July 7th announcing his decision to resign and…
Chandler letter blasts former minister Petinos
Building Commissioner David Chandler’s resignation letter, tabled in Parliament today, reveals growing concerns about former Fair Trading minister Eleni Petinos and her dealings with the property development group that hired…