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Strata owners are increasingly banning electric vehicles from charging in apartment carparks

2024-12-18T12:21:21+11:00

Strata owners are increasingly banning electric vehicles (EVs) from charging in apartment basement carparks, citing a perceived risk of battery fires writes Technology reporter James Purtill in a recent article on abc.net.au EV fire safety researchers say the risk is no greater than for petrol and diesel cars and such concerns are fed by misinformation, but state fire authorities urge caution These conflicting messages around EV fire safety are generating confusion [...]

Strata owners are increasingly banning electric vehicles from charging in apartment carparks2024-12-18T12:21:21+11:00

Miguel bought a car – then there was a $2000 cost to charge it

2024-12-16T12:51:27+11:00

A recent article in the SMH highlighted the high costs that some apartment buildings are imposing on residents who simply  want to charge their EVs. And the apartment owners’ peak body, the Owners Corporation Network (OCN), chair Fred Tuckwell agrees, saying both strata owners and tenants should be free to use their EVs. “We are advocating for a right to charge,” he said. “There should be a set of criteria that, [...]

Miguel bought a car – then there was a $2000 cost to charge it2024-12-16T12:51:27+11:00

How apartment owners are being ripped off….

2024-09-11T11:56:12+10:00

Here's today's media UPDATE ABC Four Corners:> VIEW THE FULL EPISODE HERE ABC News: How apartment owners are being ripped off> http://ABC News Daily: How Apartment Owners Are Being Ripped Off ACCC Chair calls for a ban on Strata Insurance Commissions:> ABC News today Brokers and advocates call for public strata inquiry:> Call for a public inquiryAnd in the interest of fairness, Steadfast's response:> https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/au/news/breaking-news/steadfast-on-abc-strata-investigation-we-refute-the-allegations-504852.aspx Plus there's more Top consumer groups say 'it's [...]

How apartment owners are being ripped off….2024-09-11T11:56:12+10:00

Why the OCN is fed up with the strata “industry”

2024-08-05T12:14:45+10:00

Karen Stiles, OCN Executive Director, shared her thoughts why she's "fed up" during a recent interview with Amanda Farmer's "Your Strata Property" podcast. Hear what she had to say on: how strata owners are being overlooked in today’s conversations about the strata industry, the astonishing lack of consumer protections for those buying apartments, the owners who ARE willing to pay more for good strata management, and why Fair Trading needs to [...]

Why the OCN is fed up with the strata “industry”2024-08-05T12:14:45+10:00

Strata manager banned by NSW Fair Trade for 10 years

2024-07-30T17:53:23+10:00

Owners Corporation Network Executive Director Karen Stiles spoke with Sarah Macdonald on ABC mornings about Whitney Wang's 10 year ban for professional (or lack there-of) conduct. “I am hoping this the first step of many more,” she said. Ms Stiles said the NSW Strata Commissioner was creating a good first step and encouraged other states to follow suit. Listen here: Strata Manager banned for  10 years - Karen speaks with [...]

Strata manager banned by NSW Fair Trade for 10 years2024-07-30T17:53:23+10:00

Strata Law reform on the cards as NSW fair trading swamped with complaints

2024-08-12T15:19:18+10:00

The NSW government’s draft laws are in consultation with the Owners Corporation Network and Strata Community Association and will be considered by parliament later this year. Owners Corporation Network Executive Director Karen Stiles said many owners were in “a world of pain” thanks to limited regulation over the sector. “We certainly welcome more stringent regulation of strata managing agents and service providers, including building managers,” she said. Read submission:> OCN [...]

Strata Law reform on the cards as NSW fair trading swamped with complaints2024-08-12T15:19:18+10:00

Victorian HighLife Expo: listening to the voices of residential strata

2024-08-06T18:17:57+10:00

The recent HighLife Victoria Expo featured a range of activities, including webinars, stalls, and forums – along with a Listening Post. Operated by the Owners’ Corporation Network (OCN) and Strata Community Association (SCA) Victoria, this initiative gathered insights from expo attendees – owners, tenants and committee members – regarding their most pressing issues and desires for change within the residential strata sector. Read article:> https://www.docklandsnews.com.au/highlife-expo-listening-to-the-voices-of-residential-strata/  

Victorian HighLife Expo: listening to the voices of residential strata2024-08-06T18:17:57+10:00

Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go green

2024-04-23T10:02:59+10:00

18 APRIL 2024 Independent Federal MP Allegra Spender spoke at last week's OCN webinar "Shared Solar for Apartments" noting that even though many households had solar panels there was a significant divide between those in freestanding homes and apartment complexes. "Australia has one of the highest penetrations of solar power in the world, but about half of Australia's households are locked out," she said. Fred Tuckwell, OCN Chair noted apartment residents [...]

Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go green2024-04-23T10:02:59+10:00

ABC is asking apartment owners to share their stories

2024-04-02T15:02:59+11:00

In light of the recent 730 Report expose on allegations that a major NSW strata management firm has been charging excessive fees for insurance services and receiving payments from suppliers without full disclosure of the arrangements, the ABC is now asking owners to share their stories abc.net.au/strata OCN celebrates and supports those strata managing agents acting ethically.  However this is not an isolated case and we see this as an invaluable [...]

ABC is asking apartment owners to share their stories2024-04-02T15:02:59+11:00

Two Blokes Talking Techpodcast: this time talking Tech: E-mobiltiy devices

2024-03-28T18:30:46+11:00

Two blokes podcast  talk Strata with Chair Fred Tuckwell and how EVs are being considered in Apartments, the rules, issues, myths and support you can get if you live in an apartment Listen here > https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8522957/cheap-damaged-e-scooters-may-be-banned-in-apartments/ Related content:> https://ocn.org.au/e-bike-fire-risk-expert-webinar/

Two Blokes Talking Techpodcast: this time talking Tech: E-mobiltiy devices2024-03-28T18:30:46+11:00
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