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News and Articles From Strata Community Association NSW

Changes to laws on the keeping of animals in strata

August 25, 2021 No Comments

New laws governing the keeping of animals in a strata scheme started on 25 August 2021. Under the new laws, keeping an animal in a strata scheme can’t be prohibited

COVID-19: What the New Public Health Orders mean for Strata

July 20, 2021 No Comments

Over the weekend, the NSW Premier made the tough decision to introduce even further restrictions in the face of persistent community transmission of COVID-19. CHANGES TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS New changes

NSW CONSUMERS THE BIG WINNERS UNDER PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS SCHEME

July 7, 2021 No Comments

The New South Wales Strata Sector is now leading the way for the Property Industry with the highest form of consumer protection regulation approved by the Government to commence 1

A property services commissioner to be appointed in NSW to protect consumer interests

July 6, 2021 No Comments

In another major step forward to improve collaboration with the industry and protect the rights of NSW consumers in the property sector, the NSW Government and Minister for Better Regulation

Choosing the Right Painting Company

July 5, 2021 No Comments

Strata Industry Expert Advice brought to you by Tony Conway, Managing Director, Premier Painting Choosing the right painting company for your strata managed project is an important step toward achieving

The most common security issues in strata buildings (and how to avoid them)

July 5, 2021 No Comments

Strata Industry Expert Advice brought to you by Jeff Shawcross, Director, QUATRIX Security & Intercoms For all Australians, your home is the place where you expect to feel the most

Selecting Your Strata Committee

July 5, 2021 No Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwWBwYJzDH8&t=1s Selecting Your Strata Committee Your strata committee serves a number of important functions. Representing owners or owners’ nominees, as well as responsible for the day-to-day running of the strata

Levies and Capital Works Funds

July 5, 2021 No Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NerIzbizm9s Levies and Capital Works Funds Living or investing in a strata scheme imposes some additional financial obligations on lot owners than other forms of property in New South Wales.

Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 – 5 ways to prepare

June 21, 2021 No Comments

Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 Get ready for 1 July: 5 ways to prepare for the DBP Act From 1 July 2021, many practitioners working on class 2 buildings

Traineeships are subsidised by the NSW government

May 18, 2021 No Comments

Looking for Talent? It becomes increasingly challenging to find experienced strata managers. There is no denying that our industry needs a constant flow of new talent. So why not employ

The Federal Budget 2021-2022: Big Spending and Big Announcements – What does it Mean for Strata?

May 12, 2021 No Comments

As the COVID economic landscape continues to take shape, Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2021-22 Federal Budget yesterday, labelling it a “jobs budget” with a focus on “Securing Australia’s Recovery.” Read on

Play Your Part in Conserving Our Most Precious Resource – Water

May 6, 2021 No Comments

Play Your Part in Conserving Our Most Precious Resource Conserving our country’s most precious resource, water, begins with you! Even though New South Wales is currently under Level 1 water