In an unexpected move, the NSW Government has released its updated policy on short-term letting. On Tuesday, Better Regulations Minister Matt Keen announced the revamped policy, which now permits Owners Corporations to pass by-laws which ban short term letting in non-owner-occupied apartments. The Policy is lacking in detail as to actual practical operation, but in […]
Short-Term Letting – Strata Owners to Decide (mostly) Read More »
On Tuesday we all waited with bated breath for the State Government’s 1pm announcement on their short-term letting Policy document . At 12.45pm the announcement was cancelled. The back bench refused to support the proposal and the matter was back to the party room. So what does this mean to your owners corporation? Basically, not
Short-Term Letting – The Holding Pattern Continues Read More »
Here at Strata Sense we are unapologetically doing strata differently. We want to deliver the type of service that transforms strata management from a necessary evil for owners, to an appreciated and positive service product. One of the ways we do this is by being honest about the fact that strata managers do not do
What’s the Difference between a Strata Manager & Building Manager? Read More »
Often it falls on the strata manager to play the role of ‘bad guy’ – be it in collecting overdue levies, enforcing by-laws or letting owners know that something they want to do is in contradiction with the law. It’s not something we like to do. Strata Managers are generally customer service advocates, wanting to
When It’s Your Job To Say ‘NO’. Read More »
Happy New Year! From the entire Strata Sense team we hope you had a truly fabulous festive season and that 2018 will bring you prosperity and joy. 2017, a year not to be forgotten. Globally speaking, 2017 felt like a year of much social movement, both overseas and domestically. We saw the inauguration of, seemingly,
When, how and why does a Strata Scheme pay GST and Income tax? Let us explain. While fresh food and water remain GST exempt, if your building collects more than $150,000 a year in income (levies) we must register your strata plan for GST. This in turn means that GST is collected on your levies,
Strata Plans – The GST and Income Tax Explained Read More »
Strata 101 Workshop Program City of Sydney Council are running a number of practical workshops to help you live in strata harmony. Industry experts, including Marc Gibson and Natalie Fitzgerald from Strata Sense will provide information and help you find practical solutions for tricky strata issues such as pets, parking and noise. Whether you own
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