Deakin University A new Deakin University report examining the rising number of defects in apartment buildings identifies the types of defects and how they impacted on the building and its occupants.
Hundreds of residents in a Sydney apartment complex, the 122-unit Mascot Towers, were evacuated last Sunday when cracks began to appear due to a serious structural failure. And it isn’t clear when the residents can return.
Lia de Sousa, Whitbread Insurance Brokers + Sahil Bhasin, Roscon Group Question: Even though we have a letter from a qualified expert claiming that the facade presents no risk, our strata insurance renewal quotes still reflect a combustible cladding excess.
Tyrone Shandiman,
Strata Insurance Solutions Question: After a water damage insurance claim, do I have a claim on the owners corporation for the excess on my home contents policy given the fact that I sustained the loss (property damage) through common property failure?
Peter James,
Archers the Strata Professionals Once you have confirmed you have a request for improvement to the common property, there are a few steps that must be met when seeking approval.
Samantha Reece,
Australian Apartment Advocacy When it came to what motivates purchasers and what residents like about their apartment, how do things like location, security and parking?
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QLD: Combustible Cladding Checklist Part 2
Identified building owners have until the 31 July to ensure that they have completed part 2 of the three-part Safer Buildings Combustible Cladding Checklist. For more information on obtaining quotes for the audit, see this recent ⚠️alert: QBCC warns owners to obtain competitive quotes for Safer Buildings Audit and more about the Safer Buildings Audit, including deadline extensions and important dates here.
WA: Short Stay Problems?
Short stay problems? Are you having problems with short stays in your building? Samantha Reece, Director of WA Apartment Advocacy is doing some research on short term lets in Strata. If you can help, please contact Samantha on P: 0452 067 117 or E: [email protected]
Positions Vacant
State: Victoria Location: South Melbourne Role/Position: Owners Corporation Managers & Assistants Email: [email protected] Link: More Information
