
As Sydney house prices are expected to rise 20 per cent over the next two years, pushing the median house price well above $1 million by June 2017, according to the…
As Sydney house prices are expected to rise 20 per cent over the next two years, pushing the median house price well above $1 million by June 2017, according to the…
We know that Strata schemes are effectively small communities where the activities and attitudes of residents can play a major role in the harmonious nature, or otherwise of the environment….
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission [“ASIC”] and the Australian Taxation Office [“ATO”] regularly investigate “phoenix transactions”. Illegal phoenix activity refers to the deliberate liquidation of a business entity following…
It started with a leak, just a little water on a hallway floor. That led to questions about bathtub installation, then sprinkler issues and finally allegations of improper fireproofing. Now,…
Possibly one of the biggest things that causes a lot of angst in the people living in a strata complex is when others either residing or visiting, do things that…
The role of a Strata Manager isn’t for the faint-hearted. With growing complexity, particularly in respect to both the legislative and regulatory requirements, there is that ever present risk for…
Some owners prefer not to “rock the boat” or worry about “red tap” and therefore fail to request a by-law and approval at an owners corporation meeting. Executive committees often…
You have probably heard of the term mediation. While it has been an effective practice for many years in resolving disputes these days it is of course a prerequisite to…
Many people are opting to live in apartment or high-rise accommodation and, invariably, it’s the case that issues have a tendency to arise given the close proximity of the person…