Dos and Don'ts for Developers During the Initial Period of a Strata Scheme

Dos and Don’ts for Developers During the Initial Period of a Strata Scheme

The initial period for a strata scheme begins upon registration and continues until one-third of the lots are transferred from the developers to new owners. Under NSW strata legislation, the owners corporation assumes responsibility for maintaining common property from the date of strata plan registration, even during the initial period. However,...

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Strata Q&A: Ask the Expert – Should the owners corporation replace a door for an owner with mobility issues?

With the establishment of the NSW Strata Hub online portal managed by NSW Fair Trading, Strata Choice completed its client reporting obligations on 31st December 2022 as set out in the Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Information) Regulation 2021 (Information Regulation). Schemes that have not undertaken the process must comply by...

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A Blueprint for Establishing a Strong and Thriving Strata Community

The best developers don't just build structures; they create strong foundations for the communities in those structures to thrive long after their involvement ends. But creating these foundations doesn't just happen by chance — it takes careful planning, a community-centric approach, and an excellent understanding of how people will use...

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Strata Q&A: Ask the Expert – What if the fire safety inspection date isn’t convenient?

With the establishment of the NSW Strata Hub online portal managed by NSW Fair Trading, Strata Choice completed its client reporting obligations on 31st December 2022 as set out in the Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Information) Regulation 2021 (Information Regulation). Schemes that have not undertaken the process must comply by...

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Can Embedded Networks Deliver Good Outcomes for Strata Communities?

Large scale investment in the embedded network market has meant the net has been cast wider capturing more and more new developments. They are an attractive proposition as they can deliver significant material benefits by reducing development and ongoing system maintenance costs, enable bulk utility purchasing power and deliver efficient and...

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Strata Q&A: Ask the Expert – Can voting be done in a meeting held via video conference?

With the establishment of the NSW Strata Hub online portal managed by NSW Fair Trading, Strata Choice completed its client reporting obligations on 31st December 2022 as set out in the Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Information) Regulation 2021 (Information Regulation). Schemes that have not undertaken the process must comply by...

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Strata Q&A: Ask the Expert – Is Replacing an Air Conditioning Unit a Minor Renovation?

With the establishment of the NSW Strata Hub online portal managed by NSW Fair Trading, Strata Choice completed its client reporting obligations on 31st December 2022 as set out in the Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Information) Regulation 2021 (Information Regulation). Schemes that have not undertaken the process must comply by...

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Why engage a strata manager early in the development process?

Engaging an experienced strata manager early in the development process, even before the Development Application (DA) stage, is invaluable. Involving a reputable strata manager with firsthand experience in managing similar developments offers crucial insights that contribute to the successful establishment of a strata scheme, enhance the client experience, and provide...

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