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Victoria Body Corporate Management team scoops up SCA award nominations

Victoria Body Corporate Management team scoops up SCA award nominations

We’re delighted to announce that the Victoria Body Corporate Management team has been selected as a finalist in three categories at the 2023 Strata Community Association Victoria Pillar Awards for Excellence.

Who is legally liable if your building is not insured for enough?

Who is legally liable if your building is not insured for enough?

Most strata schemes in NSW are required by law to have in place certain insurance policies to cover damage to or destruction of the building(s).

Challenges for electric vehicles in strata communities

Challenges for electric vehicles in strata communities

Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia is growing, with the EV market share increasing by 65% in 2022 to 3.39% of new light vehicle (car) sales1. While this lags other developed nations, such as the UK, where one in five new cars sold is electric, we know demand in Australia will continue to increase. Moderate estimates predict EVs will represent 49% of total vehicle sales by 2030, and 100% of total vehicle sales by 20402.

What are a lot owners legal rights if a committee vote no?

What are a lot owners legal rights if a committee vote no?

Many decisions in strata living involve a simple majority vote at a strata committee meeting or at a general meeting, or sometimes a special resolution at a general meeting. If a lot owner is unable to obtain a favorable outcome at the strata committee level they could adopt strategies to build a case, build support, escalate to a general meeting or apply for the intervention of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).

Factors Driving the Insurance Valuations and Premiums Increases

Factors Driving the Insurance Valuations and Premiums Increases

This article delves into the key factors contributing to the escalating insurance premiums and the growing increases to the sum insured recommendations, specifically focusing on strata properties and highlights why having accurate and up to date valuations is important.

Understanding by-laws and building rules

Understanding by-laws and building rules

Your guide to understanding strata by-laws and building rules, including how they are created, and what happens if a by-law is breached.

Understanding the role of the owners corporation

Understanding the role of the owners corporation

Our easy guide to the owners corporation outlines your rights and responsibilities and the key things you need to know to make smarter choices about your property.

South Australia enters snap lockdown

South Australia enters snap lockdown

Level 5 restrictions to apply to South Australia state-wide from 6pm Monday, July 20.

Face masks mandatory for Greater Sydney

Face masks mandatory for Greater Sydney

Fitted face masks must be worn in common property in buildings in Greater Sydney to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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