Now in it’s 21st year, the Owners Corporation (OCN) is the foremost advocate for strata owners in Australia. An independent group, OCN Directors are strata owners, who bring their own experiences and life skills to better strata living outcomes for everyone.
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!
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.
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.
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.
How do you know the difference between a good, bad or great strata management service? We break it down.
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
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
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.
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!
