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Who is legally liable if your building is not insured for enough?

Who is legally liable if your building is not insured for enough?

26 Sep 2023
Most strata schemes in NSW are required by law to have in place certain insurance policies to cover damage to or destruction of the building(s).
Challenges for electric vehicles in strata communities

Challenges for electric vehicles in strata communities

19 Sep 2023
What are a lot owners legal rights if a committee vote no?

What are a lot owners legal rights if a committee vote no?

15 Sep 2023
Factors Driving the Insurance Valuations and Premiums Increases

Factors Driving the Insurance Valuations and Premiums Increases

7 Sep 2023
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Who is legally liable if your building is not insured for enough?

Who is legally liable if your building is not insured for enough?

26 Sep 2023
Most strata schemes in NSW are required by law to have in place certain insurance policies to cover damage to or destruction of the building(s).
Challenges for electric vehicles in strata communities

Challenges for electric vehicles in strata communities

19 Sep 2023
Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia is growing, with the EV market share increasing by 65% in 2022 to 3.39% of new light vehicle (car) sales1. While this lags other developed nations, such as the UK, where one in five new cars sold is electric, we know demand in Australia will continue to increase. Moderate estimates predict EVs will represent 49% of total vehicle sales by 2030, and 100% of total vehicle sales by 20402.
What are a lot owners legal rights if a committee vote no?

What are a lot owners legal rights if a committee vote no?

15 Sep 2023
Many decisions in strata living involve a simple majority vote at a strata committee meeting or at a general meeting, or sometimes a special resolution at a general meeting. If a lot owner is unable to obtain a favorable outcome at the strata committee level they could adopt strategies to build a case, build support, escalate to a general meeting or apply for the intervention of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
Factors Driving the Insurance Valuations and Premiums Increases

Factors Driving the Insurance Valuations and Premiums Increases

7 Sep 2023
This article delves into the key factors contributing to the escalating insurance premiums and the growing increases to the sum insured recommendations, specifically focusing on strata properties and highlights why having accurate and up to date valuations is important.
Understanding by-laws and building rules

Understanding by-laws and building rules

19 Apr 2023
Your guide to understanding strata by-laws and building rules, including how they are created, and what happens if a by-law is breached.
How to access solar in your community

How to access solar in your community

28 Mar 2023
Working from home in a small apartment? Here are some tips for creating an office in a corner of the living room!
5 workspace ideas for apartment living

5 workspace ideas for apartment living

28 Mar 2023
Working from home in a small apartment? Here are some tips for creating an office in a corner of the living room!
10 top dog breeds for apartment living

10 top dog breeds for apartment living

28 Mar 2023
Working from home in a small apartment? Here are some tips for creating an office in a corner of the living room!
Understanding the role of the owners corporation

Understanding the role of the owners corporation

24 Jan 2023
Our easy guide to the owners corporation outlines your rights and responsibilities and the key things you need to know to make smarter choices about your property.
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Who is legally liable if your building is not insured for enough?

Who is legally liable if your building is not insured for enough?

26 Sep 2023
Most strata schemes in NSW are required by law to have in place certain insurance policies to cover damage to or destruction of the building(s).
Challenges for electric vehicles in strata communities

Challenges for electric vehicles in strata communities

19 Sep 2023
Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia is growing, with the EV market share increasing by 65% in 2022 to 3.39% of new light vehicle (car) sales1. While this lags other developed nations, such as the UK, where one in five new cars sold is electric, we know demand in Australia will continue to increase. Moderate estimates predict EVs will represent 49% of total vehicle sales by 2030, and 100% of total vehicle sales by 20402.
What are a lot owners legal rights if a committee vote no?

What are a lot owners legal rights if a committee vote no?

15 Sep 2023
Many decisions in strata living involve a simple majority vote at a strata committee meeting or at a general meeting, or sometimes a special resolution at a general meeting. If a lot owner is unable to obtain a favorable outcome at the strata committee level they could adopt strategies to build a case, build support, escalate to a general meeting or apply for the intervention of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
Factors Driving the Insurance Valuations and Premiums Increases

Factors Driving the Insurance Valuations and Premiums Increases

7 Sep 2023
This article delves into the key factors contributing to the escalating insurance premiums and the growing increases to the sum insured recommendations, specifically focusing on strata properties and highlights why having accurate and up to date valuations is important.
Understanding by-laws and building rules

Understanding by-laws and building rules

19 Apr 2023
Your guide to understanding strata by-laws and building rules, including how they are created, and what happens if a by-law is breached.
How to access solar in your community

How to access solar in your community

28 Mar 2023
Working from home in a small apartment? Here are some tips for creating an office in a corner of the living room!
5 workspace ideas for apartment living

5 workspace ideas for apartment living

28 Mar 2023
Working from home in a small apartment? Here are some tips for creating an office in a corner of the living room!
10 top dog breeds for apartment living

10 top dog breeds for apartment living

28 Mar 2023
Working from home in a small apartment? Here are some tips for creating an office in a corner of the living room!
Understanding the role of the owners corporation

Understanding the role of the owners corporation

24 Jan 2023
Our easy guide to the owners corporation outlines your rights and responsibilities and the key things you need to know to make smarter choices about your property.
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When does repair and maintenance work to an apartment building require development consent?

When does repair and maintenance work to an apartment building require development consent?

12 Oct 2022
NSW
The difference between lot and common property

The difference between lot and common property

22 Aug 2022
NSW
NSW taking serious building defects seriously

NSW taking serious building defects seriously

6 Oct 2021
The message is clear; apartment owners should not be timid about calling out building defects.
NSW
Paws up for NSW strata law changes

Paws up for NSW strata law changes

27 Aug 2021
As the nature of strata living changes, so too are the rules to accommodate demands.
NSW
Essential work update for Greater Sydney

Essential work update for Greater Sydney

23 Aug 2021
NSW update on permitted essential works for STM strata owners and residents as released on 19 July 2021.
NSW
Public Health Orders for Northern NSW 

Public Health Orders for Northern NSW 

23 Aug 2021
Northern NSW Covid-19 update for strata owners and residents as released on 10 August 2021.
NSW
NSW quick guide for strata works

NSW quick guide for strata works

23 Aug 2021
NSW update re strata scheme works for strata owners as released on 12 August 2021.
NSW
Urgent Covid-19 Update for Greater Sydney

Urgent Covid-19 Update for Greater Sydney

17 Jul 2021
Clarification provided on the latest Covid-19 restrictions for Greater Sydney.
NSW
Face masks mandatory for Greater Sydney

Face masks mandatory for Greater Sydney

12 Jul 2021
Fitted face masks must be worn in common property in buildings in Greater Sydney to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Budgeting capital works for your property

Budgeting capital works for your property

25 Oct 2022
VIC
FAQ: Is it cheaper to replace your Exit & Emergency Lighting unit instead of the batteries?

FAQ: Is it cheaper to replace your Exit & Emergency Lighting unit instead of the batteries?

14 Sep 2022
VIC
Let’s celebrate Metro Melbourne and Regional Victoria

Let’s celebrate Metro Melbourne and Regional Victoria

28 Oct 2021
Further restrictions will be lifted from 6pm on Friday, 29 October 2021 for Victorians.
VIC
Upcoming legislation changes for Victoria

Upcoming legislation changes for Victoria

27 Oct 2021
How will upcoming changes to the Victorian Strata Act affect you as a strata owner occupier or investor?
VIC
2nd session: register free now for online apartment owners’ forum

2nd session: register free now for online apartment owners’ forum

22 Oct 2021
How will changes to the Victorian Strata Act affect you as a strata owner occupier or investor?
VIC
5th lockdown. 5 days. 5 reasons to leave your home

5th lockdown. 5 days. 5 reasons to leave your home

23 Aug 2021
Victorian Covid-19 update for strata owners and residents as released on 16 July 2021.
VIC
Changes to the Benefit Principle in Victoria

Changes to the Benefit Principle in Victoria

8 Apr 2021
Changes to the Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendments Act in Victoria will come into effect on 1 December 2021.
VIC
Congratulations to our Victorian award finalists

Congratulations to our Victorian award finalists

23 Mar 2021
SCA awards recognise local strata businesses and individuals who make outstanding contributions to the industry.
VIC
OC obligations to repair and maintain properties

OC obligations to repair and maintain properties

19 Mar 2021
Our friends at Tisher Liner FC Law examine key aspects of changes to the Owners Corporations Act coming into effect in December.
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SA
South Australia enters snap lockdown

South Australia enters snap lockdown

20 Jul 2021
Level 5 restrictions to apply to South Australia state-wide from 6pm Monday, July 20.
SA
Award winning strata management with ASCM

Award winning strata management with ASCM

18 Nov 2020
Adelaide Strata & Community Management takes out the award for best medium strata business in South Australia.
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QLD
How to effectively communicate on body corporate issues via email

How to effectively communicate on body corporate issues via email

10 Oct 2022
QLD
Understanding your property’s sinking fund forecast or capital works fund

Understanding your property’s sinking fund forecast or capital works fund

10 Oct 2022
QLD
Are you ready for the latest changes to Queensland Tenancy Laws?

Are you ready for the latest changes to Queensland Tenancy Laws?

6 Oct 2022
QLD
Queensland strata industry award finalists

Queensland strata industry award finalists

10 Feb 2022
Ernst Body Corporate Management and Challenge Strata Management both named as industry award finalists. Winners to be announced in March.
QLD
Strata meetings update for Queensland

Strata meetings update for Queensland

20 Dec 2021
With the opening of the Queensland border to interstate travellers, the risk of contracting Covid-19 will become a reality.
QLD
Law changes bring good news for pet owners who rent

Law changes bring good news for pet owners who rent

26 Oct 2021
Provisions made for pet owners and domestic violence victims in new laws aimed at modernising Queensland’s rental market.
QLD
The strata police – fact or fiction?

The strata police – fact or fiction?

21 Sep 2021
Who polices compliance with COVID-19 public health directions in a strata community?
QLD
Restrictions update in SEQ for Challenge clients

Restrictions update in SEQ for Challenge clients

23 Aug 2021
SE Queensland restrictions update released on 15 July 2021 for Challenge Strata Management clients.
QLD
SE Queensland restrictions update for Ernst clients

SE Queensland restrictions update for Ernst clients

23 Aug 2021
SE Queensland restrictions update for Ernst committee members as released on 15 July 2021.
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