Australia is in a housing crisis, and as Politicians battle it out to find a solution, what is obvious is apartment/strata buildings offer a clear way forward to effectively house people, and yet, the resistance is real!
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Who Is Genesis Strata Management? We want you to trust us with your home, investment and community, so let’s share.
Genesis has been around for 6 years now, flying mostly under the radar and focussing on providing great service. We’re so proud of what we’ve built in that time.
After focussing on perfecting processes, creating a unique and actually helpful service suite and learning what you as owners want, we’re now ready to fly that Genesis flag high and invite new communities into our management world.
What’s the deal with short term letting in strata? Can it be banned and who is in charge of policing it.
It’s been a contentious issue for what feels like years. Short term letting in apartments. The argument being around the rights of long-term residents being impinged on by holiday makers who hold little regard for the building.
Busting Building Defect Myths in Strata
Reading through the comments on this article about the as builder/developer Toplace collapses, it’s clear that there is a lot of misunderstanding among people about how building defects in strata works. So here we bust some of the most commonly held, and incorrect ideas when it comes to defects in strata buildings.
Are you looking for Strata Choice? How to influence.
It can feel like you have no choice when you own in strata and decisions needs to made collectively. Here we provide you with guidance on how to get choice back.
What is the difference between building, strata and property managers?
The complexity of each aspect of strata management will differ community to community, as the needs of each group of owners is different. We’ve completed a comprehensive comparison of strata manager services you can access here
What is a by law? Who decides what by-laws are required? How to change.
Strata by laws are a set of rules and regulations that govern the management and conduct of owners and residents within a strata scheme. The by-laws are established at the time the strata plan is first registered, and can differ, community to community.
What are strata levies, and are you paying too much?
Strata Levies are one of the most important aspects of owning in a strata scheme, yet are often a misunderstood bill, paid by owners begrudgingly, without the information they deserve to pay confidently. Here we seek to demystify strata levies and give you the assurance to know where your money goes, and what questions to ask when something doesn’t look right.
Renovations in apartments – everything you need to know.
Unlike renovations in a single dwelling home, upgrading your strata home can have an impact on others, which is why you need permission.
Before you change your floor covering, install a new bathroom, upgrade the kitchen or take down a wall, know what you need to do. Because worse case, you can be ordered by the Tribunal to remove your newly installed floor or awning!
Enforcing strata by-laws
Did you know that all owners and residents are obligated to comply with building by-laws, and there are consequences for failure to do so?
By-laws can be considered over-stepping, or ‘strata’ trying to tell people how to live, but in reality, when so many people live together, sharing common spaces, rules are essential.