Podcast: Sins of the commission see Minns quit
In this week's podcast, we hear how frustrated just-quit Strata Commissioner John Minns is and was by the under-resourcing of his department.
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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.
IMHO: A quick strata fix is better than no fix at all
Subscribers to the Flat Chat Newsletter get a weekly dose of my personal musings on the topics of the week, along with our round-up of recent posts, so I though…
Minns disclosed IPG shares, says department
The NSW government’s Customer Service department says Property Services and Strata Commissioner John Minns is “providing full support” to its inquiries following allegations surrounding his investments in a property management…
Podcast: Conflicts of interest … and opinions
There’s been considerable speculation about NSW Strata Commissioner John Minns this week after the revelation on an ABC news report last week that he has retained a significant holding in…
Mascot owners’ plan to walk away is blocked
Owners in the Mascot tower have failed in their efforts to have the collective sale of the block authorised so that they could sell the site to the highest bidder…
Podcast: Minions to the fore in war on Nimbys
This week, we open up with a chat about our increasingly popular polls and the surprising results this week revealing what annoys you most about your neighbours. Then we take…
Newbies get one shot at curbing locked-in rorts
Let’s be clear about this, if you have bought into an off-the-plan apartment, or a brand new one that hasn’t held its first AGM yet, you have one chance to…
Podcast: a Perrottet and Petinos poser
Look, we know it’s all done and dusted. David Chandler has re-extended his contract as NSW Building Commissioner, John Minns is back as Property Services Commissioner and Victor Dominello has…
Chandler back as both commissioners return
Dodgy developers can re-cork their champagne – NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler is back in the saddle, ready to fulfil his extended contract until August next year. And while the…
Confusion as another FT commissioner quits
It all happened with zero fanfare and little fuss but the NSW department of Fair Trading lost another commissioner this month. In the same week that Building Commissioner David Chandler…