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Yes, the satellite dish on each balcony is definitely not a good look. Especially when they are the size of the balcony. And personally, would not want to live in something that looked like that! A satellite dish on each balcony may be a cheaper option, but it also does cheapen the complex's visual appeal!
Getting Foxtel installed would be good for resale value of the unit.
This is a good example of people, especially pensioners, not being able to afford special levies. In this case, it is not an essential repair, but what about next time, when there is a need to put in $1,000 for work that cannot be avoided.
Perhaps craigmc can find out if his grandmother can pay in installments? I know when we had a special levy for essential works, we spread it out over a few quarters to lessen the load on all owners. So the OC essentially paid for the works and had the owners pay us back.
I understand how difficult it is for those working to afford unexpected extras, let alone those who are not. But one cannot live in strata and not have to put in some extra sometime!