October 2022 Newsletter

October 2022 Newsletter

  BUILDING REFORM GATHERS MOMENTUM-NEW INSURANCE FOR DEFECTS Building industry reform is now gathering momentum with the introduction of a new insurance product called Latent Defects insurance (LDI). Previously there was no insurance for structural defects with home buyers in the apartment sector. This insurance is not retrospective and applies to only new projects where…

Latent Defects Insurance

Latent Defects Insurance

BUILDING REFORM GATHERS MOMENTUM-NEW INSURANCE FOR DEFECTS Building industry reform is now gathering momentum with the introduction of a new insurance product called Latent Defects insurance (LDI). Previously there was no insurance for structural defects with home buyers in the apartment sector. This insurance is not retrospective and applies to only new projects where the…

August Newsletter 2022

August Newsletter 2022

Strata Insurance Update Dear Members, As we navigate through a hard insurance market there has been an update to Strata Insurance cover. The update includes what factors have impacted pricing and also how the strata market can be more accessible. There are changes to the following – Premium Strata will always bring you the most up-to-date…

September 2022 Newsletter

September 2022 Newsletter

New Look Monthly Premium Strata Newsletter, information on contractors, dogs in apartments and the NRL finals CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT The strata industry relies heavily on contractors to help maintain the overall appearance of buildings, along with routine service and maintenance of mechanical assets and common areas. Fire compliance, lift servicing, HVAC and plumbing generally make up…

Why is it important to have a Licensed Strata Manager?

Why is it important to have a Licensed Strata Manager?

In a previous article, we wrote about the possibility for a strata titled building to be self-managed, rather than appointing a strata managing agent. Owners Corporations are legally entitled to manage their own affairs, however usually owners either do not have the required expertise, time or are willing to take on this responsibility. In this article, we will…