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‘Vertical Cruise Ships’ Left High and Dry

2021-10-12T14:32:51+11:00

OCN MEDIA RELEASE:  25 June 2021 “The NSW strata sector is calling for greater clarity in Public Health Orders for apartment complexes”, Karen Stiles, Executive Officer of OCN said today. “The truth is there is no strata voice at the table”, she said. “This is why we have been calling for a Commissioner for Strata Living. We need someone at the table who understands how apartment buildings and apartment communities work”, [...]

‘Vertical Cruise Ships’ Left High and Dry2021-10-12T14:32:51+11:00

Building Commissioner Halts Five Sydney Projects

2021-06-22T11:27:32+10:00

21 June 2021 NSW building commissioner David Chandler has fired a warning shot for developers in the state, placing prohibition orders on five apartment projects in Sydney. Chandler, installed as the state’s first building commissioner in mid-2019, has been equipped with a raft of sweeping new powers—formally commencing in early-September—to prevent occupation certificates or strata plan registrations before defective buildings can enter the market. Ted Tabet The Urban Developer > Read [...]

Building Commissioner Halts Five Sydney Projects2021-06-22T11:27:32+10:00

Airbnb is eating the neighbourhood

2021-06-17T15:57:32+10:00

16 June 2021 Last month the NSW “Airbnb Policy” was quietly gazetted by the Minister for Planning, Mr Robert Stokes MP. This is a major planning reform that permits all housing to be used for short stay tourism. It takes some chutzpah to give in to tourist Platforms in the middle of pandemic with housing prices soaring. There has long been holiday letting along the coast, and some corporate lets in [...]

Airbnb is eating the neighbourhood2021-06-17T15:57:32+10:00

Draft Environmental Strategy 2021-2025

2021-06-22T16:02:46+10:00

15 June 2021 The Owners Corporation Network (OCN) applauds the City of Sydney for their strong and ongoing advocacy and support for a Green Global and Connected Sydney. The environmental results and outcomes as summarised in the City's draft Environmental Strategy 2021-25 are impressive and we are proud to be a partner with the City in the achievement of sustainable residential apartment communities. > Download PDF

Draft Environmental Strategy 2021-20252021-06-22T16:02:46+10:00

Southbank complex locked down as testing blitz reveals two new COVID-19 cases

2021-06-15T15:45:29+10:00

15 June 2021 Residents of a Southbank townhouse complex are being forced to isolate for 14 days after a testing blitz detected two new COVID-19 infections, including one case in a baby, at the block. Both cases are primary close contacts of people connected to the Southbank complex and will be counted in Wednesday’s daily tally. The new cases were flushed out after more than 200 residents of Kings Park apartments, [...]

Southbank complex locked down as testing blitz reveals two new COVID-19 cases2021-06-15T15:45:29+10:00

How Airbnb Makes Nightmares Disappear

2021-06-16T11:38:34+10:00

15 June 2021 Airbnb has grown from a funky, couch-surfing alternative to one of the biggest travel companies in the world. It has more listings than the top nine hotel chains combined and a $100 billion market value built on the idea that strangers can trust each other. But with so many people and so many transactions — many of which include meeting in real life — it's inevitable that bad [...]

How Airbnb Makes Nightmares Disappear2021-06-16T11:38:34+10:00

How Can we Make Strata Communities Safer Places?

2021-10-12T14:33:25+11:00

OCN MEDIA RELEASE:  9 June 2021 Strata residents in Sydney have been warned by police to ensure their buildings, car parking and storage spaces are secure following an escalation in thefts and break-ins.  To ensure residents have the information they need to better manage the risks of criminal activities, Owners Corporation Network is hosting a free, on-line webinar open to anyone living in strata, anywhere in Australia. The Be Safe in [...]

How Can we Make Strata Communities Safer Places?2021-10-12T14:33:25+11:00

Heavy hitters line up for Strata Matters seminar

2021-06-07T15:46:38+10:00

5 June 2021 Efforts to curb dodgy developers and their farcical phoenixing frauds have been the focus of a lot of media coverage of late, but what does it all mean? Are the efforts by the New South Wales government to implement substantial reforms in the apartment development industry actually making a difference? Are they likely to encourage potential buyers or do the many small victories simply remind us that there’s [...]

Heavy hitters line up for Strata Matters seminar2021-06-07T15:46:38+10:00

Straight from the source: insights on strata sector shakeup

2021-10-12T14:35:18+11:00

OCN MEDIA RELEASE:  2 June 2021 As the New South Wales government implements substantial reforms to the design, delivery and consumer protections for apartments, many owners have been left wondering what it means for them. The Owners Corporation Network OCN, with support from City of Sydney, is holding a live event that will give attendees an opportunity to get the facts straight from the source. Strata Matters on 20 July from [...]

Straight from the source: insights on strata sector shakeup2021-10-12T14:35:18+11:00

Unpacking strata living involves more than your moving boxes

2021-10-12T14:36:25+11:00

OCN MEDIA RELEASE:  1 June 2021 One thing the real estate ads don’t tell homebuyers about moving into a strata apartment or townhouse is the finer details of what makes this fast-growing property sector unique. Lack of understanding around regulations, community by-laws, common property and levies is common, and can make for a challenging adjustment period. Owners Corporation Network (OCN), the independent voice of apartment owners, in partnership with Strata Answers, is [...]

Unpacking strata living involves more than your moving boxes2021-10-12T14:36:25+11:00
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