Strata Resources
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Airbnb & short-term rentals in NSW
Short-term rentals and Strata Short term rentals, Airbnb and Stayz have created a major debate in New South Wales amongst Strata Managers, property owners as well as renters. In this article we examine the law, the basic issues, problems, solutions, guidelines and different views on this fairly sensitive topic. Usually less than 30 days present […]
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New Certification Requirements for Annual Fire Safety Statements
Fire Safety Certification: NSW requirements for owners and strata committees From 1 December 2017 building owners are required to submit their Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS) in a new format signed off by a competent fire safety practitioner. New Annual Fire Safety Forms The forms can be completed electronically. There are two versions, one for […]
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Sustainability in Apartment Living
NABERS FOR APARTMENTS NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) is a government program that provides operational performance ratings for buildings. NABERS has been in use for commercial buildings for more than a decade and in that time 72% of Australia’s office space has been rated with NABERS Energy. Together, those buildings are saving 383,300t […]
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Eight helpful tips when buying off the plan
Buying property or apartments off the plan in New South Wales: Pro’s and Con’s Can often be a smart investment and an affordable way to enter the housing market as developers typically offer lower prices before construction starts to secure the project and before finalisation of the mortgage. Generally, you are only required to pay […]
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Early issue of levy notices – new strata laws
WHY AM I RECEIVING LEVY NOTICES SO EARLY? Levy notices are now being sent up to five weeks out from the due date. New strata legislation (Sect 83, Strata Schemes Management Act 2015) has prescribed that the due date of a levy notice “must be at least 30 days after the notice is given”. Therefore […]