The spring edition of the Strata & Community Newsletter is now available through this link. This edition covers: New Legislation regarding the Building Commissioner Your obligations with hazardous waste You role in a healthier strata community Balcony gardens, what you need to know Spring cleaning in strata If you have any questions or would like […]
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The winter edition of the Strata & Community Newsletter is now available through this link. This edition covers: The regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes Short-term letting in NSW and how a by-law can be used to regulate this activity Covid-19 and a definitive guide for those in Strata Energy efficiency upgrades
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There has been a lot of discussion in the industry regarding short-term letting, and much of this discussion can leave one feeling more confused than ever. Here we clarify the facts and provide some detail around how an owners corporation can address short-term letting in a strata scheme. What you need to know In June
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The 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a global crisis, affecting the lives of many. Our clients and communities are feeling the strain brought about by the pandemic as we continue in lockdown, causing physical offices to be shut down and employees quarantined at home. High-density living has become more complex with COVID-19. There are plenty of challenges with more Australians working from home and staying indoors 24/7. For
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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