As an owner of a unit in a strata complex, one quickly realises that the old maxim an Englishman’s home is his castle is inapposite for that style of living. Everyone makes compromises. Everyone is bound by rules (by-laws) and by a statutory framework which includes imposing obligations on bodies corporate and owners to reflect shared living.…
If you are considering building or trade work on your strata property and investigating contractors, you may find it appealing to take a chance on a contractor who supposedly does great work even though he’s not licensed, because he’s offering a deal that sounds almost too good to be true. Unless you are a construction…
Insurance is an essential part of protecting your strata property against the cost of insurable events which would otherwise be a significant unplanned expense. It is also important to act quickly with arranging repairs to prevent further unnecessary resultant damage and to keep the property at its required standard The Body Corporate is responsible in…
Glass breakage in strata buildings is not only inconvenient but can pose a number of safety concerns to strata residents. Glass often covers large areas of a building’s external surface and is a crucial part of a building’s overall structure, yet it is also a commonly overlooked element. If a resident is aware of glass…