Strata Resources
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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 […]
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Disposal of abandoned goods in strata buildings
Disposal of dumped or abandoned goods in strata buildings What are your rights if someone dumps their stuff and abandons it on strata managed property? Can you just chuck it out or remove it? Here are the rules and some tips on what you can and can’t do. Section 125 of Strata Schemes Management Act […]
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Consolidation of strata by-laws
What are the rules in lodging changes to Strata by-laws? Where any change in the by-laws is lodged for recording on the common property folio, the change must be lodged in the form of a consolidated version of the by-laws affecting the scheme that incorporates the change. The following information provides: a) clarity as to […]
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Considering CCTV in strata buildings
Tips and protocols for CCTV in strata managed buildings The following article highlights what committees should consider when deciding whether to install security cameras on their common property. Your starting point should be listing the reasons that you are considering installing security cameras and the intended purpose of the cameras, this will help decide on […]