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2022-08-25T17:10:26+10:00

24 AUGUST 2022 The NSW government has reinstated Property Services Commissioner John Minns less than four weeks after terminating him from the same role. Karen Stiles, executive director of the Owners Corporation Network, an advocacy group for strata owners, welcomed Mr Minns’ reinstatement. “The property sector is increasingly complex, as are the needs of people buying, selling or renting their home in the rapidly expanding apartment sector,” Ms Stiles said. “Leadership from [...]

2022-08-25T17:10:26+10:00

Stumped for Good Strata Advice? Where You Can Find It

2022-08-20T10:40:04+10:00

19 AUGUST 2022 A recent story about an elderly couple hit with a cruel, special levy, with costs trebled by fighting an unwinnable case in court, has highlighted the importance of good, reliable advice for apartment owners. It’s one of the many ironies of apartment living that the people at the bottom of the totem pole – the tenants – generally get the best advice. Just search online for tenants.org and you [...]

Stumped for Good Strata Advice? Where You Can Find It2022-08-20T10:40:04+10:00

Why adding value to your apartment building is worth the investment

2022-08-25T17:11:40+10:00

3 AUGUST 2022 When you invest in an apartment, it is possible to increase its value significantly by improving the building it sits in as a whole.  This can range from hanging a beautiful artwork in the foyer or lobby to much more substantial projects such as improving the facade, upgrading common areas, installing a lift into a modest walk-up or adding balconies to all units. Paul Morton of Lannock Strata Finance, [...]

Why adding value to your apartment building is worth the investment2022-08-25T17:11:40+10:00

NSW terminates real estate regulator after 8 months

2022-08-24T10:12:14+10:00

31 JULY 2022 Mr Minns, appointed by former minister Kevin Anderson in November, left the role on Friday, making him the second figure in a key position of industry reform to depart within days, after the largely unexplained resignation of building commissioner David Chandler. “It was a sad week for consumer protection in NSW,” said Karen Stiles, executive director of strata owner advocacy group OCN. “Monday brought the shock resignation of much [...]

NSW terminates real estate regulator after 8 months2022-08-24T10:12:14+10:00

‘The power players are right in your face’: How David Chandler took on Sydney’s shoddy developers

2022-08-01T15:12:14+10:00

13 JULY 2022 The state’s first Building Commissioner, David Chandler, had been looking forward to going fishing when his stint in the high-profile role was due to end this year. But once he heard some developers had already ordered the champagne for a party to celebrate his exit, he decided to stay put a bit longer, Chandler reportedly quipped to a room of property insiders a few months ago. Owners Corporation [...]

‘The power players are right in your face’: How David Chandler took on Sydney’s shoddy developers2022-08-01T15:12:14+10:00

David Chandler Resigns as NSW Building Commissioner

2022-07-27T12:49:11+10:00

The building regulation environment in NSW is in for a shake-up following the resignation of respected NSW Building Commissioner DAVID Chandler. Chandler will finish his role in November after just over three years.  No public announcement was issued. Karen Stiles, Executive Director of the Owners Corporation Network, expressed shock at the news and praised Chandler’s contribution. “It was a sad day for NSW apartment purchasers and industry alike when NSW Building Commissioner, [...]

David Chandler Resigns as NSW Building Commissioner2022-07-27T12:49:11+10:00

NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler Resigns

2022-07-26T12:22:54+10:00

25 JULY 2022 NSW’s first building commissioner, David Chandler, has quit the role three years after former Liberal premier Gladys Berejiklian appointed him to lift the standards of the state’s beleaguered construction industry. Owners Corporation Network executive officer Karen Stiles said Chandler was respected and had “led massive reforms during his tenure in an attempt to restore consumer confidence”. She said the news of his departure was “terribly sad”. “NSW had [...]

NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler Resigns2022-07-26T12:22:54+10:00

‘Just like The Castle’: The apartment owners under siege in their own buildings

2022-08-18T16:20:35+10:00

13 JULY 2022 Apartment owners claim they’re under siege from telcos determined to install broadband services in their buildings – whether residents want them or not.  And they say they’re being forced to hire lawyers to try to stop them and protect their common property from potential damage caused by subcontractors when companies bully their way in. “This shouldn’t be allowed,” said Karen Stiles, executive officer of the apartment owners’ peak [...]

‘Just like The Castle’: The apartment owners under siege in their own buildings2022-08-18T16:20:35+10:00
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