NEWS: Affordable units myth shattered
New ABC Four Corners report puts the "faux" into affordability as the reality of 'Goldilocks' tenants and 'poor doors' hit home
Mainstream media silent on Netstrata charges
The fact that Netstrata and its boss are facing criminal charges may be big news to us strata folk but it's not even a blip in mainstream media.
Reply To: When a strata scheme doesn’t seem to be strata
Thanks for the responses and sorry for the belated acknowledgement. I ticked the box for notification of follow-up replies, but that does not seem to be happening, even after I…
Reply To: I’ve been transplanted by a new gardener
Another issue, that might be relevant, is the insurance risk if an accident occurs. Most strata buildings include insurance cover for owners, and committee members doing voluntary work on the…
NSW strata managers suspend Netstrata
Strata managers' professional body, Strata Community Association NSW, suspends Netstrata's membership pending criminal court case result.
Forum: Can a majority just create a parking spot?
Forum: Majority doesn't rule in parking allocation, strata insurance doesn't cover accident injuries, engineers pressuring to get whole job.
Reply To: $3.6m roof repairs dilemma
I can feel the hate mail coming my way already but I am reliably informed that waterproofing roofs is the new embedded networks when it comes to scams, rip-offs and…
$3.6m roof repairs dilemma
I am the secretary of a strata. Our building has some water remediation work that need to be completed. We have had an engineer complete the scope and a QS…
Reply To: Strata insurance doesn’t adequately cover accident medical bills
I’m sorry to hear about your accident. The loss of your travel experience – presumably you had travel insurance so you should be able to go down that path for…
Reply To: Strata insurance doesn’t adequately cover accident medical bills
There is a persistent myth in strata that the scheme is not liable for events not covered by strata insurance. Owners have to look at this another way; they have…
Footing the vet bill when another sock goes missing
How a lack of storage space and a new puppy can be a dangerous combination - especially to your bank balance.
Reply To: When a strata scheme doesn’t seem to be strata
Sounds a lot like class-B units in ACT Strata. Our townhouse complex in ACT is Class B, and pretty much runs as you have described. Individual owners are responsible for…