NSW to crack down on strata manager scams
The NSW State government is planning to crack down on the “small number” of “unscrupulous” strata managers whom it says are undermining public confidence in apartment living. New laws will…
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Podcast: Strata scandal and a can of worms
It feels like the dust has settled a little too quickly on the Netstrata scandal, as exposed by ABC TV. There has been no public statement on it from the state…
Podcast: Why the rental gap is closing fast
There are myriad reasons why apartment rents are getting closer to and even, in a couple of areas, have overtaken the rents demanded for houses.Is it because the immigration tap…
Podcast: ‘Worst-ever block’ and Greens v Nimbys
In this week’s Flat Chat Wrap podcast we look at a report that building commissioner David Chandler has issued a stop-work order at a Wollongong construction site after structural defects…
Trainee strata managers’ deadlines extended
Assistant real estate and strata managers in NSW have been given an extra three months to keep working while they register for professional qualifications so they can maintain their registrations…
Podcast: Email crazy – how a few clicks cost $17k
We’ve lifted a post from the Flat Chat Forum for the podcast this week to illustrate two issues – one is basic good practise, the other highly contentious. The post…
Strata managers accused of $240m insurance rort
Almost 150 allegations of improper insurance commissions paid to strata managers, worth more than $240 million, have been reported to both the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the…
Podcast: Strata scandal right on our doorstep
In this week’s podcast we find ourselves victims of the kind of scams we have been warning people about for a couple of years. We are about to go to…
Survey’s $50 gift card chance – be in it to win it
Here in strata we are always complaining that no one listens to us owners and residents – so it’s gratifying that responses have been flowing in for our strata management…
SMs turn against Qld’s pre-sold contracts
Imagine if you bought a new car and you were told you were now contractually obliged to have it serviced by a certain mechanic, on their terms, for the next…
Forum: Strata Managers under serious scrutiny
Strata managers have shuffled into the Forum spotlight this week, prompting questions about, it seems, lack of knowledge or understanding of basic strata law. Take a co-owner self-nominating for election…
Three webinars – with Lawyer in the Hot Seat
Spring has sprung and as the weather warms up we are pleased to announce three new free webinars for October – including the return of “Lawyer In The Hot Seat”…