by Strata Excellence | Nov 14, 2019 | Featured, Laws and Regulations
There are many differences between and unique aspects of buying a lot – a unit, apartment or townhouse – in a strata scheme and owning a freestanding house. Often these things aren’t clearly understood by purchasers, yet its very important to learn...
by Strata Excellence | Aug 19, 2019 | Laws and Regulations
As apart of the process of implementing a new regulatory process, the NSW Government has issued a draft code of conduct, draft Fair Trading amendment and draft planning instruments for the short-term rental accommodation industry to provide feedback on. You can access...
by Strata Excellence | Feb 7, 2019 | Laws and Regulations
Combustible cladding is again in the news for the wrong reasons. These events means that there is increased pressure on the government to manage buildings that have cladding. Buildings which have cladding must be registered by the 22nd of February. For the rules on...
by Strata Excellence | Aug 23, 2018 | Laws and Regulations, Short-term Letting
The new regulatory framework to govern short-term holiday letting proposed by the NSW government in June has now passed parliament. The new framework is expected to come into effect in 2019. To recap, the new rules affect Strata corporations, owners and tenants and...
by Strata Excellence | Aug 14, 2018 | Laws and Regulations
The Home Building Regulation has been amended to classify external flammable wall cladding as a major defect. Homeowners who purchase units or townhouses with unsafe external wall cladding, will now have up to six years after completion of the build to get repairs or...
by Strata Excellence | Jun 14, 2018 | Laws and Regulations, Short-term Letting
The NSW Government have announced new rules regarding short-term letting for Strata corporations, owners and tenants. Here’s a summary of the new rules: Owners corporations may prevent a host from short-term letting their block (on sites like AirBNB and...
