Jimmy T from the Flat-Chat website posted this informative article covering typical mistakes made by people who are new to strata living. The top 10 Forgetting about Strata Levies as part of your budget Not getting involved with the management of the strata building Not complaining about noise in the building Assuming, and blindly believing…
City of Sydney council is offering a number of grants and sponsorships in support of environmental initiatives, such as saving water and/or electricity. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to successful applicants. Applications open 8 February, and close on 13 March 2017. For more information, please follow this link!
We recommend this article by Bannermans Lawyers. It warns of the risks of accepting a builder’s quotation for remedial work without checking the terms and condition and the use of legal advice. These works are often very costly, and the marginal added cost (as a percentage of the total) of such advice are well worth it. It helps avoid…
Did you know your building can save money on energy and water bills with simple, cost effective measures? Well performing, efficient buildings cost less money to run and are increasingly in demand from prospective buyers and renters. The City of Sydney launched the next phase of the Smart Green Apartments program on 24 August 2016….
On 23 February 2016, the Governance Institute of Australia hosts an information evening on the changes in Strata law. It covers important knowledge on current and future strata law; how the changes will impact you, explain strategies for dealing with the challenges of being in an Owners Corporation, go through what you can and can’t do with respect to your…
Our very own Inger Brettle is quoted in this article on 10 tips for Strata Buying Success, which you can find on the ‘Which Investment property’ website. Keep you eye open for tip #9, where you find Inger’s recommendation on obtaining a Strata Inspection Report before you purchase a strat titled unit. Hit this link for…
Now it’s possible to keep track of Sydney’s booming property market with detailed individual property sales histories using ‘NSW Globe‘, a plug-in that works in conjunction with Google Earth. The NSW Government office of Land and Property Information developed this plug-in to provide you with free and easy access to view up to date imagery, address, terrain…
The Domain has written a nice article summarising 10 proof points confirming that you purchased a strata unit in a good block: The entrance hallway or foyer should be clean, bright and welcoming. The lifts should be clean and graffiti free. Neighbours greet each other with a smile Social activities are organised in your block,…
Another great article from Bannermans Lawyers. This article provide five things to consider when your strata titled building has water penetration issues
We came across this Flat Chat Quiz on noise in strata titled buildings, and thought you might enjoy it. Hit this link, and let us know how you go! At the bottom of the article you’ll find a link to the NSW Environment Protection Agency, titled ‘Dealing with neighbourhood noise‘, with handy tips and advice.
The SCA has written a number of useful guides, which may be of interest to you. They cover the following topics: Meetings Builders Negligence- Owners Corporation Loses all Rights Dumped items or rubbish or furniture Goods and Services Tax Sinking Fund Plans What can owners corporations require when owners renovate apartments What do…
Purchasers of lots in a new strata plan find themselves members of a new owners corporation, which has a lot of work to do during the lead up to its first annual general meeting. That meeting must take place within two months of the expiry of the “initial period”, i.e. the period within which one…
A Strata Title, or Strata Plan Search can be described as a thorough investigation of the records including minutes of meetings and the financial records of a particular Strata Scheme. It is also known as an Owners Corporation Records Inspection or Section 108 search. This new article explains in detail what a Strata Search is…
The City Of Sydney is organising a number of free workshops covering various strata topics, such as Pets in strata buildings, the Executive Committee, the Sinking Funds and the importance of Meeting Minutes. Each workshop runs from 6pm to 8pm and is limited to 50 people. Registration is a must, and can be done here!…
Look out for the June edition of the Smart Property Investment magazine. Our very own Inger Brettle is quoted in an article titled ’10 Tips for Strata Buying Success’ (p.32)! See attached copy, or http://www.spionline.com.au