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Strata Managing Agents – Tips on Managing Risk

Strata

Posted 28 September 2014

Ever more is expected of strata managing agents, in terms of the broad range of issues they are required to deal with and in terms of the high standards expected of them. This can make strata manageme…

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Strata Management Agency Agreements – How much Liability do Strata Managers have?

Strata, Management Agreements

Posted 09 September 2014

Strata managing agents provide a broad range of services to their owners corporation clients, ranging from accounting and other administration to property repairs and maintenance. This frequently nece…

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NCAT: Is it so Super?

Strata, NCAT and Court Proceedings

Posted 19 August 2014

It’s not a bird and it’s not a plane. It’s a super tribunal. On 1 January 2014, the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) will be established and take over from over 20 exi…

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Submissions on the Home Building Regulation 2014

Building Defects

Posted 19 August 2014

Dear Commissioner, INTRODUCTION I refer to your letter dated 18 July 2014 inviting comment on the draft Home Building Regulation 2014 and thank you for the opportunity to provide a response.…

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When do you need approval to remove or prune a tree?

Strata

Posted 18 August 2014

Tree preservation orders are in practice made by local councils as orders pursuant to powers under the Local Government Act 1993. There can be significant differences between tree preservation orders …

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Do you need Council Approval for your Renovations?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 11 August 2014

Renovations to strata units may require council approval. This will depend on the nature of the renovations, as well as the council involved. It will differ from council to council, so it is always a …

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Adjusting Managing Agent’s Fees For Lost Insurance Commissions

Strata Insurance

Posted 06 August 2014

It has become common for strata managing agents to receive commissions from insurers in relation to insurance business written on behalf of their owners corporation clients. In fact, most strata manag…

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Emergency Management Plan Checklist

Strata

Posted 05 August 2014

This checklist sets out some of the steps and procedures that managing agents may consider adopting prior to, during and after the occurrence of an emergency such as a fire, storm or catastrophic even…

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