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NSW CPD hours released for 2024/25

April 3, 2024 No Comments

On Thursday, the NSW Fair Trading released details on the new CPD education year, expected hours and training delivery requirements, and what the compulsory topics will be. Key takeaways: CPD

Strata Success – ABS Elevates Strata Managers to Independent Occupation Status

February 29, 2024 No Comments

‘Strata manager’ to receive official recognition as an occupation nationally by the ABS for the first time In a significant development for the strata sector, the Australian Bureau of Statistics

Revolutionising Strata Insurance – SCA Releases Best Practice Guideline

February 27, 2024 No Comments

In a groundbreaking move, property peak body Strata Community Association (SCA) has released an industry-first Strata Insurance Disclosure Best Practice Guideline. This landmark guideline is poised to reshape strata insurance

Same Manager for Complex – Court Says No!

June 30, 2023 No Comments

Same Strata Manager – Strata Management Statement Invalid The NSW Court of Appeal has held that a clause in a Strata Management Statement (“SMS”) requiring subsidiary owners corporations as members

NSW Fair Trading Industry Update: building reforms impacting class 3 and 9c

June 20, 2023 No Comments

NSW Fair Trading held an industry update on the building reforms impacting class 3 and 9c. From Monday, 3 July 2023 if you are a design or building practitioner, or professional

2023 Strata Defects Survey

June 19, 2023 No Comments

The Office of the Building Commissioner is proud to announce the launch of the highly anticipated 2023 Strata Defects Survey on June 26, 2023. SCA (NSW) are proud partners of

Is your roof winter-proof?

May 22, 2023 No Comments

Winter can be challenging for roofs, especially in areas of heavy rainfall or high winds. Roofing issues caused by heavy rainfall or high winds can create safety issues for your

UNSW Apartment Owners Survey

May 17, 2023 No Comments

NSW Owners: Why did you buy your apartment? If you bought an apartment in NSW in the last 10 years, UNSW City Futures Research Centre researchers want to hear how

Roof Insulation – it is time to get winter ready!

May 10, 2023 No Comments

Roof insulation is essential to maintaining a comfortable living environment in Australian homes, especially in areas with extreme temperatures. Roofs are exposed to different weather conditions and environmental pressures more

2023-24 Federal Budget – what does it mean for strata and the property sector?

May 10, 2023 No Comments

The Treasurer handed down the Federal Budget for 2023-24 yesterday with a focus on combatting the cost of living crisis, inflation and a slowing economy, while planning for the future

Sustainable Roofing

April 17, 2023 No Comments

Sustainable roofing is an important aspect of green building and can help reduce the environmental impact of buildings while also providing long-term cost savings. Sustainable roofing refers to roofing materials

Your guide to the most common types of glass

April 17, 2023 No Comments

Did you know?? A quick history of glass…. When the Mesopotamians first invented glass around 4,000 years ago, little did they know that one day humans would have such an