We have written a new article explaining how you become and remain a Licensed Strata Manager, and why it is important to use the services of a fully qualified professional. We also cover how you can check whether your Strata Managing Agent is licensed by the Department of Fair Trading (NSW) and a member of…
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…
Jimmy Thomson writes a weekly column in The Domain. He created a quick, tongue-in-cheek, quiz which will help you find out whether pets are allowed in your building. Hit this link to do the test. Don’t forget to let us know how you go!
When you are considering renovating your strata unit, apartment, townhouse or villa there are a number of important aspects to consider before you start any work: 1. Check applicable by-laws and seek prior approval by the Owners Corporation. 2. Check with your local council to see if your proposed works require a development application to be…
We have just published a new article in which we provide some more details around strata levies (or strata fees) and strata management fees. There are a number of ways in which a building can be ‘creative’ in reducing the levies it needs to raise. This article highlights the need to do your homework before…
Don’t forget that we offer a $500 voucher for any successful new business referrals! How good is that?! Promote a business worth promoting and get rewarded in the process.
In a previous article, we explained what Special Levies are and how they are calculated. Please hit this link if you would like to refresh your memory. But who is responsible to pay the Special Levies when purchasing an apartment? Is it the Vendor or the Purchaser? This article, explains the ins & outs. Even Though it…
The NSW Department of Fair Trading announced that the NSW Home Building Amendment Act and Regulations will commence in two stages. Most changes commence on 15 January 2015. Further amendments concerning contract requirements will commence on 1 March 2015. For details on which changes are implemented, and when these will be implemented, please hit this link from the DFT.