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QLD: How to waste a body corporate’s money
Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal
When it comes to body corporate spending, a committee's mind set should be to treat it like their own. If they were spending it from their own pocket, would they contemplate the action?
Elevator performance and maintenance go hand in hand
Andrew Batynski,
ABN Lift Consultants
How is your elevator performing? Maintenance of elevators: Any lift is an extremely complex system with hundreds of mechanical and electrical parts that must be maintained on a regular basis.
Bettina Deda, Downsize With Style author
This podcast showcases two downsizing case studies explaining the benefits of introducing great storage concepts for apartment living with less.
Top Ten Tips For Buying A Strata Unit "Off The Plan"
David Bannerman and Mark Pollinger, Bannermans Lawyers
Buying a strata unit “off the plan”, before it has been built, has long been common. However, there are many potential risks.
Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
With the release of the draft NSW Strata Reform bills, we look at the state of play for strata title reform across Australia.
NSW Fair Trading
Government’s proposed NSW strata law reforms: draft Strata Schemes Development Bill 2015 and Strata Scheme Management Bill 2015 have been released for public consultation.
State Government Victoria
Your chance to Take the Survey or Make a Comment on this discussion paper end on 31st July. To voice your opinion, have your say over the next few days!
We are currently in the throws of renewing a large number of Strata Directory Listings. Details of renewals to follow in the next edition of the newsletter.
If you are interested in upgrading to a Premium Listing in the Directory, contact me to find out about the fantastic promotional offer we have available at the moment.
Queensland Waters Down ‘Off the Plan’ Protection Laws - See more at: http://sourceable.net/queensland-waters-down-off-the-plan-protection-laws/#sthash.Y9OIcQxd.dpufVIC:
Jamie Killorn, K&S Building Management Services
What do I do if I have a defect in my apartment? Find out the steps to take when dealing with NSW building defects and maintenance.
