Strata Manager, Building Manager, Property Manager. What is the difference?

Strata Manager, Building Manager, Property Manager. What is the difference?

It is easy to get confused with all the jargon flying around! To help explain the difference between a Strata Manager, a Building Manager/Caretaker and a Property Manager we have written an article under our FAQ section. You can read the full article here. It is the first in a series we’ll be posting so…

Home Building Amendment Act likely to take effect 1 December 2014

Home Building Amendment Act likely to take effect 1 December 2014

The State Government has released draft regulations to the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 which provide for the Act to take effect on 1 December 2014. A final start date has not yet been confirmed, pending a review of submissions to the Government by a number of organisations. Our friends over at J.S. Mueller & Co Lawyers…

Keeping Pets in Strata Buildings

Keeping Pets in Strata Buildings

The keeping of pets in strata buildings often generate strong reactions from owners. Many buildings have adopted bylaws stating that the keeping of pets of any kind are not permitted. A pet can be defined as “a domesticated animal kept, looked after and fed for pleasure rather than utility”. However, what if the animals in…

How the NBN or TPG’s broadband network affects buildings

How the NBN or TPG’s broadband network affects buildings

You may have heard about TPG Telecom’s plan to compete head-on with the National Broadband Network (NBN) by rolling out their own fibre network to multi-dwelling units. The NBN is a wholesale-only, open access platform. This means consumers can choose which service provider they get their broadband services from, in other words there is competition….