Community Insights

I read the recent news about Sydney apartment owners being slugged with special levies of up to $220,000 to replace flammable cladding, and I couldn’t help but feel that familiar sinking feeling in my stomach. It brought back memories of my own experience a few years ago when I discovered my investment property was caught up in the cladding mess. Our building, like so many others, had cladding that was considered completely compliant at the time of construction. The builder f

10 clever tips and tricks to warm up your space (and yourself) this winter without breaking the bank

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