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Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog

NSW Q: Do I need common building insurance for my detached Duplex?

Tyrone Shandiman, 
Strata Insurance Solutions

QLD Q: An appointed contractor was not able to carry out works. Should owners vote on the new appointment?

Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

QLD: Our levy notices are titled Tax Invoice. As a tax invoice, should a tax receipt be issued upon payment of the Invoice?

Caren Chen, Tinworth Accountants

WA Q: What does not form part of a lot as per Section 10 of the strata titles act and is therefore the lot owner's responsibility to maintain.

Shane White, Strata Title Consult

NSW Q: My wife and I are co-owners. Do we really have to submit proxy forms for the other when only one of us attends a meeting?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

VIC Q: Are there circumstances when proxy voting is not allowed by the Strata Manager and how many proxy votes can a Strata Manager hold?

Rob Harris, WestVic Strata

QLD: Can a committee spread the spending for a project over several years so that each year the amount is less than the spending limit?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

NSW: Important Recent Changes to Strata Laws


Adrian Mueller,
JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

Last Edition's Star Articles

QLD Q: Can you ask committee members to elaborate why they are voting for, say, Option 1 instead of Option 2 when the cost is higher for the same scope of work?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: We receive a delayed strata levy. On the levy it shows 2 quarters plus interest, however, this was sent late from the strata. Are the owners still responsible for the interest?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata

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UPCOMING STRATA WEBINARS

NSW: High Performing Strata Committees + Q&A
WEBINAR: 19 August, 10 AM AEST


Registrations Now Open - Register HERE

Find out all about strata committees when we are joined by Rod Smith from The Strata Collective to talk about high performing strata committees and answer your NSW Strata Committee Q&As.

Don't miss this important session. Find out what makes a high performing strata committee, including common traits of these committees and tips on how to achieve this!

Find out more about The Strata Collective HERE.

Announcements

NSW Complete the survey - COVID-19 strata and community laws
Strata owners and managers are invited to complete a short survey about using digital technology in managing strata and community schemes.  
 
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the NSW Government made temporary changes to the law governing how strata and community schemes meet, vote, and sign documents.  

The NSW Government is now considering whether any of these changes, or similar changes, should be permanent. Your participation in this survey will help inform these decisions. Survey open until Thursday 5 August.
NSW: Apply for an energy assessment grant
Owners corporations in the City of Sydney are eligible to apply for a Ratings and Assessment grant. The next grant round is open 19 July - 23 August. On offer: up to $10,000 for 1st yr NABERS ratings, $5,000 for 2nd yr NABERS ratings and $10,000 for water/energy assessments that are to be completed alongside a NABERS rating. 
NSW FREE 2hr Training on Flammable Cladding Removal from Multi-Unit Apartments in NSW through a program is known as Project Remediate.
This course is aimed at strata managers and committee members (for schemes that are self-managed) to help them understand the program and explain it to lot owners who will decide whether their strata scheme should join.
 

Strata Positions Vacant


State: NSW
Location/Region: Sydney
Role/Position: Strata Manager
Company: Strata Central
More Information: Strata Central Careers
State: NSW
Location/Region: Greater Sydney
Role/Position (5): Strata Manager, Compliance & Risk Administrator, Company Title/Strata Manager, Assistant Strata Manager, Customer Service Associate
Company: Strata Choice
More Information: Strata Choice Careers
State: QLD
Location/Region: Gold Coast, Mermaid Beach
Role/Positions: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Cannon and Co Law Pty Ltd
More Information: SEEK Listing
State: NSW
Location/Region: CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs
Role/Positions: Assistant Strata Manager
Company: Premium Strata
More Information: SEEK Listing

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LookUpStrata + Horner Management: Ask Us Anything (SA Strata) Q&A
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SCA (WA): Owner Forum - Financials
Swanbourne: 4 August, 6 - 8 PM

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Strata Fundamentals - By-Laws and Strata Plans
Bentley: 12 August, 9 AM - 4 PM (1/2 or Full Day)
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