Defect reports rising… but so is confidence
Defect reporting is rising, but this could be a good thing if it means owners' confidence in getting fixes is increasing even more.
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Commission enters new era without Chandler
New NSW Building Commissioner James Sherrard takes the reins promising to continue reforms - but David Chandler doesn't get a mention.
Contracts killer: Dodgy SCA deals targetted
Eminent construction lawyer and advisor to various state governments Bronwyn Weir has hit out at standard strata management contracts as "appalling, disgraceful and unfair.'
IMHO: As soon as I turn my back, it’s strata chaos
In an expanded ramble from the Flat Chat newsletter, JimmyT wonders if it can be a coincidence that strata chaos erupts as soon as he leaves the country.
New commish seeks collaboration, not conflict
The NSW Government has announced the appointment of James Sherrard to replace David Chandler as Building Commissioner and he has already raised concerns with his comments that he will seek…
Sapphire: Shattered dreams or a bullet dodged?
Work has halted on the near-complete Sapphire development, leaving initial investors frustrated and angry as they decide whether their shattered dreams are really a bullet that they've dodged.
Podcast: The other strata trap, post Chandler
We start this week’s podcast by looking back at the previous episode which has broken all our records for regular downloads. It’s not surprising really, given that it was a chat with…
High-rise rescue to create 500-plus rental flats
One of Sydney’s most newsworthy apartment entities and another more notorious name have come together in an odd marriage of convenience to complete more than 500 apartments and ease the…
Podcast: How to crowdfund your new flat
In this week’s podcast we take a look at Sues story about people buying property, not only with the help of Mum and Dad, but with investment from extended family…
Chandler lauds iCIRT, names defects blackspots
NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler has named nine areas in NSW where there has been a history of defective apartment block developments, and he strongly advises potential apartment purchasers, there…
Podcast: Chandler says he’s going nowhere
This week on the Flat Chat Wrap we get a glimpse behind the scenes as NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler is a guest at a “town hall” meeting for members…
Podcast: Tax fixer-uppers and strata spies
The tax office is targetting double-dipping landlords who claim all sorts of things they shouldn’t, or just claim for stuff the wrong way.For instance, property investors routinely claim levies as a tax…