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| 18/04/2013 | If it ain”t broke put off fixing it | Is it wise to lock into a fixed rate home loan? | Australia | Read more... |
| 16/04/2013 | A tale of inner and outer cities |
The clearance rate is up, but recovery is uncertain. |
VIC | Read more... |
| 15/04/2013 | Strata could be Australia’s first choice within 25 years | Strata titled apartments are likely to out-rate residential houses | Australia | Read more... |
| 10/04/2013 | Hawthorn embraces apartment living | Increased Strata developments in Hawthorn | VIC | Read more... |
| 09/04/2013 | Calculating Property Tax on Stratas | How to calculate your strata property tax the right way | Australia | Read more... |
| 08/04/2013 | Split bills too hard to swallow in strata | Case for problems with lot entitlements | NSW | Read more... |
| 05/04/2013 | Little Suburb, Big future | Potts Point has long been a favourite with first home buyers, upgraders, investors and downsizers. | NSW | Read more... |
| 02/04/2013 | Home prices rising as rate cuts fuel confidence | Sydney has become the first capital city to regain all of the ground lost since the onset of the 2010 property slump | Australia | Read more... |
| 26/03/2013 | More Australian sellers making a profit from property | Nearly half of sellers making 50 per cent profit on purchase price | Australia | Read more... |
| 25/03/2013 | Two laws landlords break every day | Would you like to know if your Landlord is doing the right thing? Here is how | NSW | Read more... |
| 25/03/2013 | Apartment living has edge over living in the 'burbs | Consumer preferences are now shifting to favour inner city apartments | Australia | Read more... |
| 24/03/2013 | Southbank mega-tower gets the go-ahead |
Controversial plan to build the largest apartment tower in the southern hemisphere | VIC | Read more... |
| 19/03/2013 | Sydney skyline to get 240-metre apartment block | New apartment block dubbed to be Sydney CBD’s tallest residential apartments | NSW | Read more... |
| 18/03/2013 | How to invest in commercial property | How t strategically o invest in commercial property | Australia | Read more... |
| 14/03/2013 | Growth hubs drive Brisbane recovery | Brisbane property price groth | QLD | Read more... |
| 11/02/2013 | Apartment living sets a high | The Gold Coast is number 1 when it comes to apartment living | QLD | Read more... |
| 29/01/2013 | ARAMA to Meet With Members Across Queensland | To hold on site meetings with practising members to continue the delivery of the ARAMA professional development program for the resident management industry. | QLD | Read more... |
| 21/01/2013 | Economists tear roof off affordability study | Affordability versus rising housing prices | NSW | Read more... |
| 10/01/2013 | Multi-dwellings dominate home building | Rise in multi dwelling developments | Australia | Read more... |
| 05/01/2013 | 10 insights into the 2013 property market | Predictions on Australian property market for 2013 | Australia | Read more... |
| 28/12/2012 | Property versus shares | Investing in property or shares | Australia | Read more... |
| 22/10/2012 | A bill to end lot entitlement reversions | A bill to amend the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 was introduced to parliament on 14 September. | QLD | Read more... |
| 18/10/2012 | Fees a burden for angry unit owners | Fears that maintenance bills will increase | QLD | Read more... |
| 17/10/2012 | Fencing the issue | Legislation came into effect that placed a number of new requirements on the owners of pools. | QLD | Read more... |
| 17/10/2012 | Strata insurance co-operative to fight hikes | The Queensland Body Corporate Association is seeking interest from body corporate committees throughout the State to gauge whether there is sufficient backing for a co-operative insurance scheme. | QLD | Read more... |
| 16/07/2012 | Controversial plan for parking inspectors | SCA asks Gold Coast Council to deploy parking inspectors to stop illegal parking at residential complexes | QLD | Read more... |
| 23/06/2012 | Appeal for life in the strata | More Sydneysiders buying into strata than ever before | NSW | Read more... |
| 19/06/2012 | Call to ban smoking on unit balconies | Unit owners requesting changes to smoking regulation in strata | Australia | Read more... |
| 16/06/2012 | Flood definition becomes law | The government has made the definition of a flood regulation | Australia | Read more... |
| 23/05/2012 | Australia’s pricey property | Australia has some of the highest housing prices in the world | Australia | Read more... |
| 22/05/2012 | Is strata title keeping up with higher density? | Growing demands of strata communities | Australia | Read more... |
| 21/05/2012 | Most new strata title properties have defects | Problems with defects with new apartments in Sydney | NSW | Read more... |
| 21/05/2012 | Strata responsibilities unclear - study | Residents and owners of strata titled homes in NSW need better support and clearer explanations of the responsibilities that come with living in such a property, a UNSW study has found. | NSW | Read more... |
| 30/04/2012 | Property buyers turn their gaze to the budget and interest rates | Confidence in property | Australia | Read more... |
| 28/04/2012 | Cancer sparks legal action over smoking fumes | Owner diagnosed with cancer following inhaling secondary smoke from the apartment below | NSW | Read more... |
| 19/04/2012 | Industry Launches 5 Ideas to Fuel the Gold Coast's Revival | 5 point action plan to building a stronger Gold Coast economy | QLD | Read more... |
| 12/04/2012 | Discussion Paper- Management Rights in Community Titles Schemes | Discussion regarding issues related to Management Rights | QLD | Read more... |
| 11/04/2012 | NSW: Legislation Alert Concerning OH&S Responsibilities of a Body Corporate | New OH&S regulations | NSW | Read more... |
| 10/04/2012 | The Commercial Value of Strata Title Management | Commercial Strata Title Management | Australia | Read more... |
| 09/04/2012 | Strata Title Management Features | History of Strata Title Management | Australia | Read more... |
| 03/04/2012 | Unit owners fight huge increases in body corporate fees | Problems arising from the distribution of lot entitlements in some body corporates. | QLD | Read more... |
| 02/04/2012 | NIBA chief: brokers can help clear up strata insurance mess | On-going investigation into strata insurance | Australia | Read more... |
| 28/03/2012 | Insurers told to service NQ | Insurers should offer insurance to North Queenslanders | QLD | Read more... |
| 26/03/2012 | Call for stamp duty freeze on North Queensland strata | The parliamentary committee investigating strata insurance in Far North Queensland has called for a state government moratorium on stamp duty in 2012/13. | QLD | Read more... |
| 26/03/2012 | Universal individual meters may just be a pipe dream | This fits its goal of moving towards two-part pricing (partial user pays) on water billing. | Australia | Read more... |
| 24/03/2012 | Strata Management Solutions by a Strata Manager | How a strata manager can benefit your body corporate. | Australia | Read more... |
| 15/03/2012 | Wholesaling key to international success | How investors can attract international holiday rentals. | Australia | Read more... |
| 08/03/2012 | Commercial strata management and its profits | Buying commercial strata and how to maximise profits. | Australia | Read more... |
| 29/02/2012 | Controlling smoke drift in apartments: A greater need for regulation. | Discussing the drift of second hand smoke in apartments. | NSW | Read more... |
| 26/02/2012 | All democracies great and small | High-density strata title communities comprise a growing new form of local democracy. | Australia | Read more... |
| 18/02/2012 | Building conversions set to increase | Retrofitting buildings will become more common as stock ages or needs to be redesigned. |
NSW | Read more... |
| 14/02/2012 | Rethinking strata reform | With the rapidly changing landscape of housing in New South Wales, some say it is time to rethink our entire approach to strata. | NSW | Read more... |
| 11/02/2012 | Pet-friendly unit complex applauded | Setting examples for other complexes in regards to complexes becoming more pet-friendly. | QLD | Read more... |
| 09/02/2012 | Importance of creating reasonable by-laws | Tips on creating by-laws. | NSW | Read more... |
| 08/02/2012 | Risky Business | Inquiry into insurance claims in North Queensland. | QLD | Read more... |
| 07/02/2012 | Submissions called for on strata law consultation | Still time for community input. | NSW | Read more... |
| 06/02/2012 | Strata Insurance doing the industry no favours | Insurance industry has had favourable feedback from community feedback. | Australia | Read more... |
| 31/01/2012 | Insurers defend strata title costs | Insurers defend increases in insurance premiums. | QLD | Read more... |
| 25/01/2012 | Owners face big bills from falls from apartments | The cost of ignoring safety concerns with children. | VIC | Read more... |
| 24/01/2012 | Parents denied safety nets to protect children in apartments | A tenants request to install safety netting because it was “ugly”. | NSW | Read more... |
| 24/01/2012 | Dangers lurk in high-rises | Kids and apartments don’t mix – safety problems. | VIC | Read more... |
| 21/01/2012 | Smoke-free guide clears the air for strata dwellers | Opportunity to change strata law so strata swellers no longer have to “put up with” smoke invasion. | NSW | Read more... |
| 17/01/2012 | Good deeds: Property title 101 | Differences in property titles. | Australia | Read more... |
| 05/01/2012 | Strata Law review seeks feedback this summer | Calling for community input on strata laws. | NSW | Read more... |
| 30/12/2011 | Understanding Real Estate jargon | How to interpret real estate language. | Australia | Read more... |
| 29/12/2011 | Cancer sparks legal action over fumes | Impact of neighbours smoking – one man’s battle. | NSW | Read more... |
| 15/12/2011 | NSW plans 21st Century makeover for strata laws | Strata Laws review in 2012. | NSW | Read more... |
| 14/12/2011 | Strata Laws Online Consultation | Strata Laws review in 2012. | NSW | Read more... |
| 04/12/2011 | Making the most of your assets in retirement | Options to get the most out of your assets. | Australia | Read more... |
| 28/11/2011 | House of Reps inquiry extended to probe strata title insurance | Inquiry into strata insurance rises. | Australia | Read more... |
| 25/11/2011 | Strata Insurance added to Government Inquiry | Inquiry into increases in insurance premiums. | Australia | Read more... |
| 17/11/2011 | Good accommodation needed for Commonwealth Games | Good opportunity for investors with strata properties for Commonwealth Games. | QLD | Read more... |
| 15/11/2011 | How to transfer a property to a related party | Question and Answer. | Australia | Read more... |
| 14/11/2011 | Government proposed flood definition | Government wants “flood” in insurance policies more clearly defined. | Australia | Read more... |
| 14/11/2011 | Fixing Flood Insurance | Review on Insurance companies and flooding. | Australia | Read more... |
| 09/11/2011 | Gold Coast Office vacancy finally falls | Strata office vacancy eases to 19% | QLD | Read more... |
| 01/11/2011 | Pest Inspections | The importance of a pest inspection. | NSW | Read more... |
| 13/10/2011 | Landlord’s Insurance – a beginners guide | What to look for with insurance. | Australia | Read more... |
| 30/09/2011 | Fire Services Levy Abolished | Abolishment of Fires Services Levy | Victoria | Read more... |
| 27/09/2011 | Learn how to cut household costs | Ideas on how to reduce household costs. | QLD | Read more... |
| 07/09/2011 | Six traps to avoid in a body corporate investment | Things to check before purchasing new home. | NSW | Read more... |
| 01/09/2011 | Tenancy Databases – new laws | New regulations for tenancy databases. | Victoria | Read more... |
| 17/08/2011 | 9 tips for a profitable apartment investment | 9 tips for a profitable apartment investment. | Australia | Read more... |
| 12/08/2011 | Carbon conundrum for strata bodies | Discussion on the carbon tax and how it may affect strata schemes. | Sydney | Read more... |
| 08/08/2011 | Solar use in Sydney soars | Trend towards solar energy solutions amid price increases for electricity. | Sydney | Read more... |
| 04/08/2011 | Upturning assumptions on inner-city property market value | REAL estate abounds with myths and misconceptions. Claims such as the chronic housing shortage, the property bubble theory and the superior growth qualities of inner-city property can be debunked fairly easily with research and logic. | Australia | Read more... |
| 02/08/2011 | City takes five-way path on waterfront walk | Re-developemnt of Brisbane waterfront regions. | Brisbane | Read more... |
| 30/07/2011 | 50 years on, how well do you know strata law | The history and changes of strata in NSW. | NSW | Read more... |
| 29/07/2011 | Property Investment Savings | Tax tips for property Investors. | Newcastle | Read more... |
| 12/07/2011 | Unit buyer beware, warns expert | Importance of a detailed property search. | Australia | Read more... |
| 05/07/2011 | Apartment and townhouse owners require carbon compo: industry body | Strata and community title property owners are unlikely to be compensated in any carbon tax compensation package. | Australia | Read more... |
| 01/07/2011 | Top 10 tax return mistakes | Eddie Chung reveals the common mistakes investors make when claiming tax deductions on their investment property. | Australia | Read more... |
| 29/06/2011 | Industry body calls for licencing Strata Managers in Western Australia | The peak body for the strata sector in Western Australia (STIWA), is pushing for licensing of strata company managers in Western Australia. | WA | Read more... |
| 29/06/2011 | Floating Flors | Ideas on improving the look of your apartment at a low cost. | Australia | Read more... |
| 27/06/2011 | The double-edged sword of land redevelopment fees | Government initiative to affect land re-development fees. | Canberra | Read more... |
| 21/06/2011 | Tax tips for savvy investors | Tax tips for investment property owners. | Australia | Read more... |
| 20/06/2011 | Room owners set up their own hotel within the Westin | Unit Owners setting up competing for holiday letting. | New Zealand | Read more... |
| 15/06/2011 | False notions of Indigenous community | Indigenous land and strata housing considerations. | Australia | Read more... |
| 15/06/2011 | Mobile tower fight moves into political realm | Trend towards telcos using apartment towers. | Australia | Read more... |
| 14/06/2011 | Would you pay for underground power cables? | Pros and Cons of underground power cables. | Sydney | Read more... |
| 13/06/2011 | Unit Prices down 3.3% REIQ | Benefits of units not being considered in current real estate market. | Mackay | Read more... |
| 10/06/2011 | Share and Share a Bike | New green initiatives for inner city | Adelaide | Read more... |
05/06/2011 |
Are you ready for a dog |
What to consider when thinking of getting a pet. |
Australia |
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04/06/2011 |
Apartment complex luxuries driving up levies |
Domain asks whether developments really need on-site gyms, pools and cinemas. |
NSW |
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04/06/2011 |
Home is where the heart, soul and memories lie |
Trend towards addition of facilities and artwork in apartments. |
NSW |
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01/06/2011 |
Smoking ban for Mosman unit block rejected | A MOTION to ban smoking at a Mosman unit block was defeated last night. |
NSW |
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01/06/2011 |
Leaky homes given a clean bill of health |
In 2003, property owners of the complex filed a $20 million lawsuit against developer Taradale and nine other defendants. |
NSW |
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31/05/2011 |
Maintenance Mentality |
EFFECTIVE debt collection is a problem that is universally acknowledged. |
Malaysia |
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21/05/2011 |
Tax Time: Possible Deductions available to Property Investors |
A look at possible tax deductions for property investors. |
Australia |
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21/05/2011 |
Top 20 issues for apartment residents |
Strata dwellers are interested in only three things: parking, pets and noisy parties, right? Er, wrong, actually! |
Australia |
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19/05/2011 |
Top of the World |
Tips on how to add greenery to apartment living using roof tops. |
Australia |
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13/05/2011 |
Are strata titled properties a good investment? |
Strata titled properties have many distinct advantages and disadvantages over freestanding houses. |
Australia |
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13/05/2011 |
Big shake up of rules for landlords and tenants |
Not all landlords and tenants maybe doing it - but, by law, they now have to be more respectful of each other. |
New Zealand |
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13/05/2011 |
Rate payers entitled to two free trees |
Two free trees for rate payers! |
QLD |
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06/05/2011 |
Townsville apartment complex sees insurance premiums triple despite no Cyclone Yasi damage |
A Townsville apartment complex left virtually untouched by Cyclone Yasi has had its insurance bill trebled, with hundreds of other body orporate in north Queensland taking similar hits |
QLD |
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03/05/2011 |
Towering phone concerns in Port Melbourne |
Concerns over plans for a new telco phone tower in Port Melbourne. |
VIC |
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