30 OCTOBER 2023
OCN discussed “Strata Properties: What’s Changing and Why? with buyers agent Veronica Morgan and mortgage broker Chris Bates.
Listen here:> https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/304
00:00 – Introduction
01:25 – Who is Karen Stiles?
02:26 – Building commission changes in NSW and its impact on property owners
08:02 – Complexities, challenges, and risks in strata property insurance
13:21 – Can the strata commissioner contribute to improved strata property management?
14:48 – Specific challenges associated with the changing strata property landscape
19:01 – Solutions or strategies to address the hurdles in getting strata remedial work done
23:45 – What is the current status of “Project Remediate” in New South Wales?
28:09 – Is there a shift from investor-owned to owner-occupied properties?
31:03 – Housing shortages and Airbnb in Sydney
36:01 – Property management regulations in Australia
39:59 – Sustainability and energy issues in Australian apartment buildings
43:07 – Strata living challenges and education
46:01 – What’s the most important change you’d like to see in the strata space?
49:05 – Karen Stiles’ property dumbo