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
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Forum: Hanging out for an answer on abseilers
There’s a really interesting post on the Forum about the first year in a new block’s life, but it has been sitting there for a week with a stack of…
Podcast: Stuck in a lift and property soft landings
If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need to set aside funds or organise a loan for future lift repairs or replacement, try getting stuck in one for half an…
Tweaks and leaks: advice on keeping the block nice
When we’re pouring money into renovating our homes, no doubt hoping to increase their value if we ever sell, we often forget the old maxim for the potential property purchaser…
Forum: Rogue renovator ready to face the music
This week’s lead Forum post feels like a duet between Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus – as in “Oops, I Did It Again,” and “Wrecking Ball.” Given the number of…
That sinking feeling … and why funds run dry
It’s something of a cliché – the ageing apartment block crumbling slowly before your eyes while the oldies on the committee zealously guard the plump sinking fund (as it used…
Why do we neglect our single biggest investment?
For most Australians, our home is the biggest single investment we make. If we also own other properties, even more so. So why would you let the value of that…
Seminar to reveal how maintenance adds value
One of the changes built into the new NSW strata laws is a requirement to set up a 10-year maintenance plan, to be reviewed every five years. So, do you…
Dangers of buying in the worst block on the best street
When you imagine a badly run building where poor management is depressing property values, I bet you don’t think of some of our city’s more salubrious suburbs. But, reviewing a…