Posted by murray on Jan 24th, 2012
Parents refused consent to install child safety net.
A Sydney parent, who owns a strata-tiled unit, has been refused consent to install a safety net to help protect her children from falling from her apartment’s balcony. Read more about this...
Posted by murray on Jan 15th, 2012
Strata resident to sue neighbours over passive smoking harm.
PETER LAVAC, a Sydney lawyer, fitness fanatic and champion surf skier, is taking legal action against his neighbours (who smoke), the owners corpration and the strata management company who all, he claims, failed to stop the cigarette smoke adversely affecting his health. The issue again draws attention to owners corporations’ and strata managers’ responsibilities within strata schemes. Read more...
Posted by murray on Sep 8th, 2011
A project in Sydney’s inner west is making life easier for its low-income tenants
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Posted by murray on Sep 7th, 2011
Stamp duty benefits for second-hand properties to end.
The NSW governemnt has announced it will cease giving stamp duty benefits to first home buyers of second-hand properties as of 1 January 2012. First home buyers may still receive a $7,000.00 cash grant (if eligible) but will have to purchase new properties to be eligible for stamp duty assistance. More information is...
Posted by murray on Jan 26th, 2011