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The NSW Strata Magazine

• The owners corporation will not reimburse my money 
• Building repairs: realising your investment 
• Can my neighbours use my parking space while I’m away? 
• Empowering EVs: How NCC 2022 and IPD Spark a change in charging 
• Identifying thermal loss and improving energy efficiency in buildings 
• NSW Govt Announces $10million Grant for EV Ready Building Upgrades. 
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Latest Articles From LookUpStrata

VIDEO RECORDING: Insurance Valuations in Strata and the Building Sum Insured – November 2023

Zac Gleeson,
GQS

VIDEO RECORDING: First latent defects insurance policy in Australia handed over to a NSW owners corporation – December 2023

Andrew Ferguson,
Coverforce Insurance Broking

WA Q: We have invoiced one of our lot owners for a plumbing maintenance repair on a pipe that fed directly to their dwelling. The invoice is overdue. Can the strata company charge 11% per annum on unpaid accounts?

ESM Strata

ACT Q: I need to make an ACAT application against another lot owner. My strata manager has refused to provide me with the lot owner's address from the corporate register. What can I do?

Dylan Glover, Clayton Utz

QLD Q: Our committee changed cleaners. Lot owners lack details on the decision process, costs, insurance, and whether two quotes were sought. What information should be available?

William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate

NSW Q: As representatives of the owners corporation, are committee members required to provide contact details to owners?

Leanne Habib,
Premium Strata

QLD Q: With the changes to the BCCM Act, what is the step-by-step process for approving a by-law review and approval of new by-laws for registration?

Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal 

NSW: You Don’t Agree With An NCAT Decision? The Requirements Of An Appeal


Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers 

NSW Q: The agenda notice for our AGM noted a 20% increase in levies. I sent my proxy. When the levy notice was received, it was actually an increase of 40%. Is this lawful?

Tim Sara, Strata Choice

QLD Q: Who retains the fees paid when an owner pays a fee to access body corporate records?


Chris Irons,
Strata Solve

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NSW WA

National survey: Emergency preparedness in apartment buildings

OCN invite you to participate in a research project. Is your building prepared to respond to emergencies and disasters? Committee survey. | Household survey


NSW Electric vehicle ready buildings

Applications are now open for Grant amounts up to $80,000. Upgrade your apartment building with the infrastructure it needs. Apply now.

Upcoming Events

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SCA: Strata Insurance Disclosure Best Practice Guide
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