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.
What is the Annual Fire Safety Statement?
In New South Wales (NSW), an Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) is a document that verifies that the fire safety measures within a building or premises have been assessed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000
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.
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.
Are you looking for Strata Choice?
It may feel like you have little choice when you live in a strata scheme or community title property. You pay the levies you are sent, email the strata manager that was already there, and abide by the by-laws you had no influence over.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU JOIN A STRATA COMMITTEE?
As a committee member, you, and your fellow members, are responsible for the day-to-day decisions of your committee. Your strata manager is there to guide and support you, but not to make the decisions.
NSW Strata Hub
An initiative of the NSW Government and aims to provide essential information to owners and potential purchasers in one central location