News & Updates
STRATA HUB – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
New regulations under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, made by way of the Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Information) Regulation 2021 impose new reporting requirements on strata schemes.
A NEW HUB FOR STRATA INFORMATION
In the past, people living or intending to live in a strata scheme have often struggled to access basic information about a particular building. Information including who the strata managing agent is or who to contact in a self-managed strata scheme has sometimes been hard to come by.
WHAT THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS SCHEME MEANS FOR CONSUMERS AND STRATA MANAGERS
The introduction of the Professional Standards Scheme (PSS) earlier this year by Strata Community Association (NSW) has advanced consumer protections in New South Wales to the highest level nationally.
NSW CONSUMERS THE BIG WINNERS
The New South Wales Strata Sector is now leading the way for the Property Industry with the highest form of consumer protection regulation approved by the Government to commence 1 July 2021.
DEALING WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE?
A huge amount of work has gone into compiling the information and updating the guide to ensure that all readers receive the most up to date suggestions and recommendations for addressing property damage and liability in strata.
DEFECTS RECTIFICATION GUIDE
It’s an informative guide to support strata property owners worried about whether they have defects in their apartment building, or who need more information on how to rectify defects in their strata scheme.
RESOLVING A DISPUTE WITHOUT LAWYERS
Having a dispute with a neighbour or even your strata
committee can be difficult and uncomfortable if you live near
the parties to the dispute, and costly both financially and
emotionally.
NEW LEGISLATION, NEW POWERS AND A RENEWED CONFIDENCE
The NSW Government Public Accountability Committee (PAC)’s Final Report, “Regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes”, makes 22 recommendations,many advocating the adoption of measures put in place in Victoria, including establishment of a cladding rectification fund and a specialist agency to oversee such rectification.
NEW LEGISLATION, NEW POWERS AND A RENEWED CONFIDENCE
We head into the end of the year continuing our advocacy for better construction standards across the state. We have been reframing our work on government and industry initiatives to better influence the strata agenda in NSW and assist in the delivery of improved consumer confidence across the state.
“Young Strata Network Committee – Sarah was successfully appointed to the Young Strata Network Committee for SCA NSW in 2020. Sarah Joins a committee of like minded individuals as well as Strata professionals who share the same values, ethics and goals and work together to create a platform of mentors and leaders for fellow colleagues and peers in the Strata industry. Together they run networking events and mentor programs as well as information sessions to the benefit of Strata professionals alike, their expertise and contribution to the industry is invaluable.”