Tenants the winners in rent bidding crackdown
NSW Fair Trading report shows that the state's tenants are the winners as the crackdown on rent bidding sees cost of rentals fall.
Forum: Builder’s botch job leaves flat floorless
Forum: Builder's botch job, owners slugged for insurance excess, scheme tol to check hot water system for Legionella, black mould case going to NCAT
Podcast: Netstrata scandal from the inside
The Netstrata report came out last week but we have a unique insight as owners in a block they managed; it wasn't a happy experience for us ... or them.
How to avoid First AGM dodgy contract traps
Your first AGM can be a minefield of dodgy contract traps but you can avoid them by persuading other owners to make one simple decision – do nothing.
Get your strata block all set for cyclone impact
Strata buildings, especially townhouses, are not immune from the devastating effects of cyclones, and you need to get your strata block ready for Cyclone Alfred ... or the one after…
Forum: How to switch your strata managers
Forum: Sacking strata managers, reno approval delay, electric meter replacement blocked, residents parking in visitors' spots, gate refused.
Podcast: Fast-track flats and an Airbnb tax
This weeks's podcast looks at rumours that NSW could be planning to introduce an Airbnb tax while the state government fast-tracks 8000 new flats.
Netstrata report slams ‘disturbing practices’
The long-awaited report into Netstrata accuses the comany of disturbing practices including failing to disclose conflicts of interest and charging excessive fees.
Forum: Coin-op laundry machines are in the way
Forum: Who's in charge of old coin-op laundry machines? EV charging worries; NCAT appearance fears; strata meeting mess; Strata Hub survey
New laws: Will strata cops make a difference?
The Podcast picks apart the new strata laws passed in Parliament this week - but will having a Taskforce to enforce them make all the difference?
$8.4m Taskforce to be the state’s new strata cop
NSW's new strata laws will be enforced by an $8.4m Taskforce which will be the state's new "strata cop".
New strata insurer signs up with Flat Chat
We are delighted to welcome a new strata insurer to our exclusive roster of Flat Chat sponsors. SCInsurance provide insurance tailor-made for your strata scheme.