The Owners Corporation Network: Independent advocacy and education organisation whose mission is to protect the rights of strata owners and occupiers.
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“Frankly, you should not be allowed to build a Lego house given the manner in which you have conducted yourselves,” an angry purchaser wrote recently to property developers Fayad Fayad and his brother Remon.
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If you bought an apartment in NSW in the last 10 years, UNSW City Futures Research Centre researchers want to hear how you made decisions when purchasing. Complete their 10-15 min survey before 28 May for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Coles gift cards - bit.ly/unswaptsurvey
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Pity apartment owners don't count in this conversation, but some good information here for strata committees looking to provide EV charging, especially relating to the implications of EVs being heavier than combustible engine cars. #ElectricVehicle
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Govts around the world are cracking down on short stay rentals. WA says it will follow suit. Data shows Perth’s February rental vacancy rate at 0.7%. The record low rate is, in part, being driven by rental properties being listed on eg Airbnb and Stayz. news.com.au/national/western…
NSW professionals and strata owners have been crippled by confusion about application of the Design & Building Practitioners Act to remedial building work = huge time & cost blowouts, stress & conflict. But emergency works can now be carried out - swaab.com.au/publication/str…
As energy costs soar, so do the number of apartment buildings offering lower bills, as the result of an increasing number of owners retrofitting solar panels, batteries & alternative water heating systems & developers vying to deliver energy savings -
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Apartment giant Meriton makes its third attempt at a massive high-density redevelopment of Little Bay in south-east Sydney, using a controversial new state govt program to rezone land by bypassing councils & independent planning panels. @BettPlanNetwork
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When Greg Melloy decided to turn regular holidays on Qld Gold Coast into a permanent escape, he had no idea he was buying into a financial nightmare. He discovered the 25-year caretaking & management contract turned the sea change dream into a money trap -smh.com.au/property/news/thi…
A tourist hotspot that prides itself on culinary experiences, the Victorian coastal town of Port Fairy is the latest location left reeling by staff shortages. The most cited reason is lack of available housing due to short term rentals, holiday homes -
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Devastated family forced to flee their home over fears entire apartment building would COLLAPSE reveal their struggles nearly four years on - and lash 'gutless wonders' they say are to blame - dailymail.co.uk/news/article…
A Brisbane-based company combining AI, machine learning and automation technology will make its mark next month at Australia’s biggest construction expo - miragenews.com/building-defe…
Planning is underway to ensure lakeside suburbs in north-west Lake Macquarie are as resilient as possible to flooding, fires, and other climate-related hazards.
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A sad reminder from @ocnvoice to ensure your apartment building's fire safety systems are in good working order. What sometimes seems like unnecessary expense can save lives - 7news.com.au/news/qld/person…
With increasing weather events, Australian Red Cross has developed the Get Prepared app to help you connect with your key support people, accomplish simple tasks to make you and your loved ones safer, & protect what matters most. Download it now - redcross.org.au/emergencies/…
Strata levies are set annually by the owners corporation (body corporate) which is made up of all owners, and usually paid quarterly. Strata levies are an important bill to pay on time, to avoid high interest charges or legal action to recover the money. ndh.org.au/debt-problems/str…
Growing demand for electric vehicles – and charging facilities – is a risk for apartment values in older buildings that cannot (or do not) install the necessary infrastructure, particularly as new rules come into place this year - afr.com/property/commercial/…
The Owners Corporation Network has achieved a lot for strata owners over the past 20 years. We look forward to achieving much more in the next 20, with the help of wonderful sponsors and an unswerving commitment to the strata community @strataplus -vimeo.com/771488879
What impact has OCN had? We ask Melinda Dewsnap, Manager Sustainability Programs at City of Sydney.
Join OCN - the independent voice of strata owners. Membership starts at $60+GST/year. To view member benefits and to join visit ocn.org.au/membership/
The 2019 appointment of a NSW Building Commissioner put consumer & public interest at the centre of advocacy, policy advisory & industry engagement to drive long term structural change & restore consumer confidence in the residential apartment market - thefifthestate.com.au/column…
More than 3million EVs are expected to hit Australian roads by 2030. Those living in older apartment blocks or w/out off-street parking need to find alternative solutions to fuel next-gen vehicles. But we're in a position to avoid speed bumps suffered o/s. transcontinental.com.au/stor…