Strata Community Association (SCA) is proud to officially launch its industry leading Electric Vehicles in Strata – Phase 2 ‘Challenges’ Report. In continuing response to the rapidly increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, SCA identified a critical need to investigate the significant, and unique challenges that are faced when attempting to integrate EVs…
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CEO and Managing Director of Archers the Strata Professionals, Nicky Lonergan and Australian Associated Press (AAP) future transport editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, deliberate what is in store for our Bodies Corporate, with the change to the National Construction Code 2022 (NCC) commencing 1 October 2023, to ensure the rapid growth of electric car drivers can prosperously…
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One of the most important items to discuss before hiring a commercial painting contractor is warranties. In the painting industry, there are two separate warranties you need to be aware of when planning a painting and maintenance project: the paint warranty and the workmanship warranty (also called the painter’s warranty). These two warranties work together to protect…
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We can improve strata if we want to. And, in this series of articles I identify things that should and can be improved, plus my ideas for doing so. Today, I’m focused on the confusing language used in strata title. Let’s start with a big issue that’s never been substantively addressed in Australian strata law…
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We see it all the time – strata properties that are allowed to fall into such a state of degradation that major repairs are required to fix the problem, leading to overblown budgets, huge disruptions and unhappy owners. But proactive strata building maintenance provides another way to manage property upkeep and repairs. With the help…
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The Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) is a not-for-profit agency that is the voice for 2.5 million apartment owners and residents in Australia. Every 2 years they do a survey with apartment owners and they would love to hear from you! Click on the link to find out more about the survey and you will have…
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Although buying a strata apartment might be a cheaper or first option for many, it’s actually not the simplest real estate purchase they can make. Unlike land or houses, strata apartments involve more complex titling, legal overlays, and operational issues that are not always obvious or logical. So, even a few basic pre-purchase checks will lead…
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Yes. I know. I promised this article earlier. I have a good excuse – merging my firm Stratum Legal with Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers, has taken just a teensy, weensy bit of my time…. On the upside, the delay means that the 2022 numbers are out, so we can check progress on the bet with…
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You have helped us help you! A big thank you to over 817 people who took the time out of your busy schedule to share your thoughts and concerns. Your feedback will help enable us to create invaluable information for our readers. The results have shown a diverse range of opinions within the Strata communities…
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Ready or not, storm season is upon us, and it is imperative that residents prepare their properties for unexpected winds, hail, and flash flooding. Unit owners face unique considerations when it comes to storm preparedness and insurance claims, so understanding their body’s corporate responsibilities will help stop potential damages and unnecessary repair costs to their…
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