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Leanne Habib, Premium Strata tackles the issues of dealing with noisy tenants in the apartment above. Find out more here: Q&A How Do I Deal With the Noisy Tenants Above Me? We know this is a real issue for many apartment residents. The Team at Above Average have made this comic video: Everyone's Upstairs Neighbours:
As promised, find below the solution for Mailbox security at your scheme. We had a huge response from Strata Managers and Lot Owners wanting to hear more about how to solve this persistent issue. See the banner and link to the Prox Access video and information page below. Franck Bossi is happy to answer any questions you may have.
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QLD: Exclusive - Insurance Valuations have a ‘Use-By-Date’
Wayne Stevens, Unit Owners Association of Queensland (UOAQ) Generally, a new insurance valuation stating the full replacement value of your building must be obtained at least every 5 years ..... hence, the 5 year rule.
NSW: Q&A How Do I Deal With Noisy Tenants In The Apartment Above?
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata Question: How do I deal with noisy tenants in the apartment above me? We have achieved nothing by talking with the tenants and the owner has passed the problem onto his Real Estate Agent.
NSW: Interim Orders for Unauthorised Works to Common Property
David Bannerman and Joseph Bannerman, Bannermans Lawyers When it comes to strata and renovation, what steps do you need to take to help the process move along smoothly? What can and does occur if you do not follow the correct procedures.
NSW: How To Increase Your Lot’s Value Via Extensions (Into Common Property) - PODCAST
Amanda Farmer, Your Strata Property featuring Savina Yang, Lawyers Chambers Getting permission from the owner’s corporation to increase space and your lot’s value is not complicated.
Madison Marcus Law Firm How are the coming strata reform amendments aimed at refining the responsibilities of Strata Managers in NSW, and making them more accountable?
Mike King, Townview Australia When it comes to strata building maintenance, which method of maintenance fits my project and, more importantly, which is most efficient - rope access or scaffolding?
NSW: Q&A I'm Not Happy With Repairs to Strata Property
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata My strata company allowed shoddy repairs to strata property in 2012 and are now getting the mismatched floorboards replaced by a different company.
Thank you David Leary, Leary & Partners for providing this quick snapshot of upcoming changes. Print out a PDF of these infographics in one compact form.
Danielle Cahill, Realestate.com.au
With experts tipping home owners will be in the minority in Australia in the next few years, are we more likely to live in smaller homes like apartments?
Michael Teys, Block Lawyers
Carrying on with the them of off the plan purchases, Michael looks at some of the risks that can lurk within a contract. Shrinking floor plans, changed layouts and cheaper fitouts are just some of what owners-to-be need to be aware of.
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POLL: Airbnb and Strata in Your Building
The LookUpStrata Community
Last week we ran a poll about short term letting asking whether short term lets were happening in your apartment building. Here are the results and how they compare to the same poll taken in October 2015.
Boost your productivity with a breakfast at Macquarie Bank
Women In Strata + Macquarie Bank
On Friday 9 September start the day with Ash Roy of Productive Insights as he shares his tips, tricks and actionable strategies to help you get the most out of every single day.
