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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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The Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2021 which came into effect on October 20, 2021, has introduced changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. The changes are being introduced in stages to facilitate a smooth transition and give the sector sufficient time to prepare. This article focuses on changes in relation to minimum housing standards (MHS) and their impact…
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One of the most contentious issues in strata properties is the perennial problem of residents using visitor car parking spaces. While the sight of a resident’s car continually occupying a visitor space contrary to the by-laws can cause tensions to rise, there is no quick fix to enforcing those by-laws. Tempting as it may be,…
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