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NSW: Q&A Owners Corporation's Failure to Maintain Common Property

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Question: Our Owners Corporation collects levies but there is a failure to maintain common property. What can I do to get things back on track?

QLD: QCAT disputes - can I get my costs paid?

Hynes Legal
It is a mistake for parties and practitioners alike to assume costs will never be awarded in QCAT, as QCAT can award costs ‘where the interests of justice require it…’

WA: Better Management Standards and Simplified Dispute Resolution

Landgate
As part of the WA strata reforms, Landgate is looking at better management standards and has recommended streamlining the way strata disputes WA are resolved.

QLD: Q&A Requirements for Body Corporate Committee Members

Amanda Hoy, Strata Vote
Question: Are there requirements for eligibility for body corporate committee members? Do they have to be Australian citizens OR reside in Queensland?

The Storm Season is Here!

Mark Jennings, Express Glass
The 2016 storm season has started! Our storm maintenance guide helps you to prepare for the unexpected and minimise any impact for now and into the future.

QLD: Q&A Calculating Average Levies and Sinking Fund Amounts

Bob Boundy,
Unit Owners Association of Queensland (UOAQ)
Question: For a building of 4 townhouses, what would the average levies be? How much should we have in the sinking fund?

The most expensive balcony in Queensland – High Court tells Bodies Corporate what it means to act “Reasonably”

Mario Esera, Piper Alderman
The High Court’s decision will no doubt come as a huge relief to Bodies Corporate in Queensland, in particular those concerned about whether a decision they made was a “reasonable” one.

SA: Q&A Is Salt Damp Covered By Insurance and Who Is Responsible?

Tyson D'Sylva, Ace Body Corporate Management
Question: Is salt damp covered by insurance and is it the responsibility of the Lot Owner or the Strata Corporation?

Does your NSW strata building need a valuation for insurance purposes? PODCAST

Amanda Farmer, Your Strata Property
When it comes to NSW strata insurance requirements, what should you be doing to ensure you are meeting your legal obligations & adequately insuring your strata building?

Did you know......NSW Reforms

There are just 42 days until the NSW reforms kick in!

Wondering how you will keep up with the changes to Legislation over the next few months?

Which Acts are changing and when? How can you easily access the new Acts?

See the 'New South Wales' tab on our Strata Legislation page for details about the upcoming changes to NSW Legislation. This information has been provided by Leanne Habib, Premium Strata.

Don't forget to bookmark the page - it's an excellent resource and one of the most viewed pages on our site!

News of the Week

High rises in Melbourne riddled with issues

Yazi Jepson, Global Property Guide
Investors, home buyers, beware: there is a whole slew of problems with recent construction projects in Melbourne. From shoddy workmanship to illegal materials and buildings to a lack of insurance, there are certainly many issues to worry about when looking at new real estate in Melbourne.

Airbnb to get green light in NSW, report says

Kirsty Needham, The Sydney Morning Herald
Home owners should be given the green light to let out spare rooms for cash on Airbnb and other "sharing economy" platforms without risking hefty fines from local councils, a report to be handed to the Baird government concludes.

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'Strata Managers' - E14 Strata 101: From Buying off the Plan to Your First Strata Meeting

Michael Teys, Block Lawyers
Strata managers are the topic of this Strata 101, a subject that Block Lawyers' principal Michael Teys is well aware of.

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NSW Strata Reforms: Building Defects - What You Need To Know

David Bannerman and Anne Fernando, Bannermans Lawyers
On or from 30 November 2016, the strata reform requires owners corporations to consider building defects and rectification at each annual general meeting until the expiry of the warranty periods for the applicable statutory warranties.

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Are You Ready For NSW Window Safety Laws?

Solutions In Window Safety
Wollongong apartment and unit owners are urged to ACT NOW on new window safety laws, coming soon in New South Wales. Non compliant windows will put owners on the wrong side of the law and experts are coming to town to explain. There will be harsh penalties in place for apartment and unit owners who fail to comply, and the clock is ticking! Must see presentation from Australia’s leading strata property legal expert, Colin Grace of Grace Lawyers.

Event Date: Oct 20, 6 - 8 pm

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Could apartment oversupply KO banks and the economy? Peter Switzer

NSW: Strata and hotelier communities furious as holiday let report sweeps away Airbnb restrictions Domain

New apartments in Sydney sell like hotcakes despite RBA’s glut warning Domain

Property 101: Who repairs fences dividing neighbours in a strata scheme? Property Observer

Fines increase for ignoring strata bylaws Domain

QLD: Property Council backs Gold Coast councillor’s bid to force unit sales to boost development Gold Coast Bulletin

Caution for Gold Coast high rise property investment: Terry Ryder Property Observer

1000 jobs headed to the Gold Coast after three developments given the first tick of approval Gold Coast Bulletin

VIC: Docklands: the once unliveable suburb that people now won’t leave Domain

Rising supply of apartments in Australia to pressure prices, especially inner Melbourne: Moody’s Property Observer

Safety fears as bits fall off luxury Geelong waterfront apartments Geelong Advertiser

NZ: Cladding, balconies focus of NZ's biggest leaky building case NZ Herald

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Queensland: Have Your Say

Property Law Review – Have Your Say On Body Corporate Issues

A review of Queensland’s property laws is being conducted by the Commercial and Property Law Research Centre of QUT for the Queensland Government.
QUT has recommended that a new system for dividing costs in community titles schemes be adopted.
The Government would like to hear from the community and industry about whether they consider QUT’s recommendations to be a fair and practical.

Submissions Due: COB 23 Dec 2016

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Oct 19
NSW: Saving water in your apartment (Bondi Junction)

Oct 20
NSW Fair Trading: Strata reforms information seminar (Dubbo)

Are You Ready For NSW Window Safety Laws?

Oct 22-24
A100: SCA National Introduction to living & working in the strata community (VIC)

Oct 24-25
NSW: Certificate of Registration, Strata Management (Wynyard)

Oct 25
NSW Fair Trading: Strata reforms information seminar (Bankstown)

NSW: City of Sydney Strata Skills 101 – Holding Back the Levy: Learn about collective finance and levies

Oct 27
SCA (WA): Annual General Meeting

NSW Fair Trading: Strata reforms information seminar (Parramatta)

Oct 29
Downsize With Style: Workshop Downsizing 101

Oct 31 - Nov 1
NSW: Licence, Strata Management (Wynyard)

Nov 2
SCA (WA): Return To SAT

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Latest Articles

NSW: Q&A Owners Corporation's Failure to Maintain Common Property

QLD: QCAT disputes - can I get my costs paid?

WA: Better Management Standards and Simplified Dispute Resolution

QLD: Q&A Requirements for Body Corporate Committee Members

The Storm Season is Here!

QLD: Q&A Calculating Average Levies and Sinking Fund Amounts

The most expensive balcony in Queensland – High Court tells Bodies Corporate what it means to act “Reasonably”

SA: Q&A Is Salt Damp Covered By Insurance and Who Is Responsible?

Does your NSW strata building need a valuation for insurance purposes? PODCAST

Did you know......NSW Reforms

Wondering how you will keep up with the changes to Legislation over the next few months?

News of the Week

High rises in Melbourne riddled with issues

Airbnb to get green light in NSW, report says

Media

'Strata Managers' - E14 Strata 101: From Buying off the Plan to Your First Strata Meeting

Most Read Article From Last Week's Newsletter

NSW Strata Reforms: Building Defects - What You Need To Know

Featured Event

Breaking News

For the most comprehensive stream of strata news in Australia - follow us on Twitter.

Could apartment oversupply KO banks and the economy? Peter Switzer

NSW: Strata and hotelier communities furious as holiday let report sweeps away Airbnb restrictions Domain New apartments in Sydney sell like hotcakes despite RBA’s glut warning Domain

Property 101: Who repairs fences dividing neighbours in a strata scheme? Property Observer Fines increase for ignoring strata bylaws Domain

QLD: Property Council backs Gold Coast councillor’s bid to force unit sales to boost development Gold Coast Bulletin

Caution for Gold Coast high rise property investment: Terry Ryder Property Observer

1000 jobs headed to the Gold Coast after three developments given the first tick of approval Gold Coast Bulletin

VIC: Docklands: the once unliveable suburb that people now won’t leave Domain Rising supply of apartments in Australia to pressure prices, especially inner Melbourne: Moody’s Property Observer

Safety fears as bits fall off luxury Geelong waterfront apartments Geelong Advertiser

NZ: Cladding, balconies focus of NZ's biggest leaky building case NZ Herald

New Site Sponsors

Queensland: Have Your Say

Attn: Strata Managers, Building Managers,
Service Professionals, Committee Members, and Lot Owners

NSW: Strata and hotelier communities furious as holiday let report sweeps away Airbnb restrictions Domain

New apartments in Sydney sell like hotcakes despite RBA’s glut warning Domain

Property 101: Who repairs fences dividing neighbours in a strata scheme? Property Observer

Fines increase for ignoring strata bylaws Domain

VIC: Docklands: the once unliveable suburb that people now won’t leave Domain

Rising supply of apartments in Australia to pressure prices, especially inner Melbourne: Moody’s Property Observer