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…
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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…
Prize-winning unit block is a social surprise
A 58-unit Housing Commission apartment block in Liverpool, has won the NSW Premier’s Architecture award for a multiple occupancy residential award. According to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald,…
Developers dump gas stovetops for induction
High profile apartment developers pledge to drop gas stoves from new apartments in favour of electrical induction cooktops.
Strata law website from a top strata lawyer
It’s all very well to look up strata laws and regulations on the internet, but what do they all mean? What are the changes in the laws and how are…
Podcast: Chandler unpacks case study facts
Last week we discussed the new report from the NSW Office of the Building Commissioner – they’re calling it a case study – titled “Broken Promises, Blame Games and Balconies”.…