Community Insights

Mindfulness in apartment living means being aware of how your actions affect neighbours and helps create a respectful, harmonious, and inclusive community.

The re-election of the Albanese-led Labor government in 2025 has brought renewed focus to housing affordability and supply. For apartment owners and prospective buyers in New South Wales, particularly within urban centres like Sydney, this political continuity means the rollout of several key housing initiatives that aim to reshape the apartment market in the years ahead. Expanded First Home Guarantee Scheme The First Home Guarantee has been broadened to allow more first-home

Recent legal developments have significantly strengthened the position of strata owners in New South Wales when it comes to dealing with building defects. A groundbreaking decision by the High Court of Australia has clarified that developers and head contractors are fully liable for defects in construction—even if the actual work was done by subcontractors. This ruling provides powerful legal support for strata schemes and owners corporations seeking remediation for building

When it comes to strata management, clarity and compliance with legislation are crucial. The recent case of Walker Corporation v The Owners – Strata Plan 61618 [2022] NSWSC 1246 has set a significant precedent for strata owners and developers alike. This case challenged the enforceability of provisions in a Strata Management Statement (SMS) that mandated the appointment of a single strata managing agent across all components of a building. The decision has major implications

Sydney’s skyline is changing, and so are its residents' attitudes toward apartment living. As the city continues to grow, apartments are becoming an increasingly dominant feature of Sydney’s housing landscape. The recently released "Life in Sydney 2025" report by Ipsos Australia and the Committee for Sydney provides valuable insights into how a thousand Sydneysiders feel about urban density, housing affordability, and the future of apartment living. The Rise of Apartment Livi

Living in an apartment community means sharing spaces with neighbours from diverse backgrounds. One of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals around the world is Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. This festival is not just a time of joyous family reunions, but it also carries deep cultural significance that can help foster understanding and harmony among neighbours. What is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calenda