Sins of commission – strata firm digs in on fees
PICA says strata managers should still be paid for arranging insurance - owners and the professionals disagree.
Sins of commission – strata firm digs in on fees
PICA says strata managers should still be paid for arranging insurance – owners and the professionals disagree. [See the full post at: Sins of commission – strata firm digs in…
Reply To: Strata wars – the PICA empire strikes back
There’s a case for saying it costs X amount to service each lot multiplied by n (the number of units) plus Y for the insurance minus Z (the insurance commission,…
Reply To: Strata wars – the PICA empire strikes back
Our strata manager ‘argues’ that insurance commissions are necessary to keep their monthly fees low. Wonder what will happen going forward ?
Looking to compare self-management and strata firms
Hi Flatchatters, First, I’d like to thank Jimmy-T for all the work he does behind the scenes to keep this site going! Strata is DEFINITELY an area where independent voices…
Seminars: Repair risks, musts and exemptions
Repairs, maintenance and renovations can be a minefield in strata - but luckily there are webinars to help guide you through the maze of regulations.
Strata wars – the PICA empire strikes back
As NSW assesses what would happen if insurance commissions to strata managers were banned, one major player digs in its heels.
Strata wars – the PICA empire strikes back
As NSW assesses what would happen if insurance commissions to strata managers were banned, one major player digs in its heels. [See the full post at: Strata wars – the…
Strata giant threatens to quit over kickbacks ban
Strata management giant Pica has threatened to quit SCA-NSW, their professional body, over plans to phase out insurance commissions.
Strata giant threatens to quit over kickbacks ban
Strata management giant Pica has threatened to quit SCA-NSW, their professional body, over plans to phase out insurance commissions. [See the full post at: Strata giant threatens to quit over…
Higher risks in low-rise apartment blocks
COMMENT: Low-rise apartment blocks come with higher risks for purchasers, if only because there are fewer protections under strata law.
NEWS: Mega-plan quells ‘rental ghetto’ fears
UNSW report's fears that transport hub apartment blocks could become "rental ghettoes" have been headed off by a huge plan for Sydney suburb.