Question: I attended an AGM as a proxy for an owner. The lot owner did not attend but lodged a voting paper and proxy form. I was advised the system is either a voting paper OR a proxy. Is this correct?
Andrew Chambers,
Chambers Franklyn Question: We would like to add a second story to our freestanding unit. Do I need unanimous approval for renovations from all lot owners before I can proceed to put a building application to the council?
Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal Question: Is there anything stopping the lot owners from decommissioning a limited use elevator? It only goes to the first floor and is never used by the owners, but costs a lot to maintain.
Bannermans Lawyers As our cities have become denser and higher, we have become more dependent upon what our neighbour is doing with his or her property, particularly when it comes to conditions below ground level.
Stop paying call out charges for false fire calls. Unnecessary stress is avoidable if your building has the right processes to stay on top of the rules.
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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.
