Question: We purchased an Off-the-plan apartment and at the prepurchase inspection found our parking spot is the disabled parking space. Can they do this?
Question: Are all front doors for apartments required to be fire doors because they are the only exit? How do we know which doors need to comply with fire door regulations?
Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers Question: Although there is a bylaw clearing stating air conditioning systems can be installed, our committee states there is a precedence for the units not to placed on a common wall.
Jordan Dinga,
Abode Strata Question: What authority does the Chairperson have? Do they have absolute control to override the Council of Owners? Shouldn't decisions go on majority of votes?
Kelly Borell,
Tower Body Corporate While self management may sound like a good idea to some, there are many reasons why it is a better idea to appoint a good body corporate/strata manager.
Elyse Warner and Fiona Andrews,
Deakin University.
Families represent half of all Australian apartment dwellers, and nearly half of them have children. Despite its growing popularity, there is evidence apartment living is not meeting the needs of Australian families.
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WA: Proposed reforms to the approval process for commercial buildings
Building and Energy is inviting WA to share their views on ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the commercial building approval process, including the process for approving apartment buildings. To find out more click here. Submissions close 3 Apr.
NT: Better design ahead for apartments and mixed-use developments
NT Planning Commission is seeking ideas from the community for how to achieve quality residential apartment and mixed-use developments. The Designing Better Project Snapshot and the technical Discussion Paper are at haveyoursay.nt.gov.au, along with details of the public information sessions in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs. Submissions close 6 Mar.
