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News and Articles From Strata Community Association NSW

Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020

July 13, 2020 No Comments

INDUSTRY UPDATE Construction Defects – new rights for Owners written by Colin Grace – Grace Lawyers Whilst the world has been concentrating on social distancing, working from home, getting the

2019/2020 EOFY in Review

July 9, 2020 No Comments

We would like to summarise our last financial year as we enter a new financial period. With a semblance of familiarity creeping back into our lives as Public Health

New HomeBuilder Scheme

June 30, 2020 No Comments

The new HomeBuilder Scheme will provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home where the

Covid-19 coming out of isolation

June 30, 2020 No Comments

As our communities become more active and we continue getting back to business, we wanted to emphasise the importance of following Public Health Orders as we phase back into normality.

Despite the much anticipated “pet-friendly” amendments to the new strata legislation, animals are still not automatically permitted in strata schemes even if they are kept wholly within the boundaries of

Wipes and Drains Do Not Mix

June 30, 2020 No Comments

The strata sector is supporting Sydney Water’s warning not to flush disposable wipes down drains or other forms of plumbing over concerns of the wipes being linked to fatbergs;

The next frontier of construction confidence

June 16, 2020 No Comments

With the NSW parliament passing building reforms introduced in the wake of high-profile Sydney apartment defects, the State Government is declaring a new era for building design and construction; with

Covid 19 Amendment Regulations Relations Strata Schemes Management Act Community Land Management Act

June 9, 2020 No Comments

As of 5th of June 2020 both COVID-19 Amendment Regulations in relation to the Strata Schemes Management Act and the Community Land Management Act commenced. This is a great step

Design Building Practitioners Bill 2019

June 4, 2020 No Comments

Rubber has hit the road as the NSW parliament finally passes building reforms introduced in the wake of high-profile Sydney apartment defects, with the state government declaring a new era

Why It Is Important to Pay Strata Levies Fees

May 29, 2020 No Comments

Why It Is Important to Pay Strata Levies Fees The collection of levies and the proper maintenance of sinking and administration funds is an essential part of strata scheme living

COVID-19 – Looking Out for Your Neighbours…

May 29, 2020 No Comments

It is nearly impossible not to feel some uncertainty, and a degree of fear, from what the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to our community. You can’t turn on the news

Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Householders

May 29, 2020 No Comments

Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Householders Householders and small businesses may be able to benefit from a range of energy efficiency upgrades in their homes, such as replacing downlights with LEDs.