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News and Articles From Strata Community Association NSW

Safe disposal of household chemicals

September 30, 2019 No Comments

We all have them lurking in the kitchen, bathroom or laundry cupboards -household chemicals. And they can be very, very nasty. As this City of Sydney article states it’s confusing

Know your by-laws

September 30, 2019 No Comments

A recent article in Smart Property Investment “Everything you need to know about Sydney’s strata by-laws” provides a good explanation about some of the most common by-laws. If you’re new

CHU Strata Community Awards 2019: Megan Parkins, Strata Community Manager Rising Star

September 22, 2019 No Comments

Winner of the 2019 Strata Community Manager – Rising Star award Megan Parkins has a unique approach to her role that looks beyond the traditional management of books and records

CHU Strata Community Awards 2019: Nicholas Stephenson, Strata Community Manager

September 8, 2019 No Comments

Nick was introduced to strata by a family friend three years ago right after he obtained his business degree. From that moment on he has been fully committed to maintaining

NSW Parliamentary inquiry starts

August 25, 2019 No Comments

In early July, the NSW Parliament commenced an inquiry into the “Regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes”. SCA (NSW) made a submission outlining the state of the strata

Building Commissioner appointed

August 25, 2019 No Comments

SCA (NSW) previously advised that the NSW Government intended to appoint a Building Commissioner. On 7 August 2019, the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, the Hon Kevin Anderson, MP, announced

Have your say

August 25, 2019 No Comments

Strata owners are being encouraged to have their say on laws around short-term rentals. The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and Department of Customer Service are seeking your feedback

First strata scheme sold under new laws

August 25, 2019 No Comments

The NSW Land and Environment Court is set to approve the first ever sale of a strata collective sale under the Strata Schemes Development Act 2016. The decision is the

Winter sleepout to raise funds to assist the homeless

August 8, 2019 No Comments

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has a long-standing commitment to helping those who are experiencing homelessness. This year, the Vinnies Western Sydney Community Sleepout aims to prevent homelessness from happening in the

Championing the consumer

August 8, 2019 No Comments

City Futures Director Professor Bill Randolph, has written a blog discussing the recent series of revelations about the building industry and how this has propelled the government into some action.

FREE WEBINAR: Electric Vehicle Charging in Apartment Buildings

August 7, 2019 No Comments

Six Sydney-based Councils – Waverley, Randwick, Woollahra, Willoughby, North Sydney, Mosman – are co-hosting a free webinar next month, on EV Charging in Apartment Buildings. Hear from the experts about

David Chandler OAM appointed NSW Building Commissioner

August 1, 2019 No Comments

Home owners will be better protected following the appointment of building and construction expert David Chandler OAM as NSW Building Commissioner. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the appointment of Mr Chandler