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We provide innovative legal services and smart technology that help people create, manage and enjoy better communities.

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Bought an apartment and still trying to navigate the body corporate world? Here is a great guide on what to expect in your first AGM from @Lookoutstrata. #AGM #Strata

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Jaimie from our Brisbane office explores what the recent QLD case with Fairway Island GTP means for owners wanting to Air Bnb their properties.

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The Nangarin Vineyard Estate in Picton, 100kms south west of Sydney was one of NSW’s first vineyard developments sold as a strata title scheme. The environment and estate is protected by a community management statement and the vineyard sits on Lot 3 within the strata scheme.

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“Eight years ago around 27 per cent of homes built were apartments. Today, apartments make up almost half (41 per cent) of all Australian homes built.”…

#stratarocks

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What are your rights as a lot owner when it comes to the common property? Emma Smythies explores explores your options. #commonproperty #lookupstrata

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Shooting pets, spying and no washing on balconies: Australia’s strata wars. As Australia’s population of apartment dwellers grows, more people are finding themselves at odds with our ‘fourth tier of government’. #strata @Guardian
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As of 1 October 2019, an amendment to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 limited the term of agreements for the supply of utilities with an owners corporation to 3 years. Contact our office if you would like a suggested motion for your AGM’s.
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Australia's most expensive residence has just sold for more than $140 million. Have a peek at its incredible location. ☺️

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Has innovation helped to drive down fees but keep margins healthy? Have our systems and processes improved the day-to-day job for strata managers? How much of the innovation that Gary suggested was available in 2012 has become mainstream in 2019? #strata

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Leading residential property developer Mirvac recently indicated enquiries for their residential developments had increased, with sales likely to increase soon. We expect this is partly due to purchasers preferring quality developers with solid brands.

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A few weeks ago we welcomed a new member to the Sydney team, Emma Smythies.

Read more about her story here:
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#newstaff #lawyers #propertylaw #lawfirm

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The Fern in Sydney is the first Passivhaus apartments of their kind. Passivhaus is a German form of sustainable building design that emphasises airtightness, strong glazing, solar panels and better thermal design. Read more here:

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#Sustainability #Strata

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Need some info on all things strata titles? Check out the Resources page on our web site that has strata commentary and some handy tool kits. Our e-book page has some helpful commentary written by Gary Bugden.

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Thanks to the @PICA Group for this helpful article on Airbnb and strata - what you need to know about short term letting in your community.
#Strata #Airbnb

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We love the look of this converted gymnasium that is now a funky apartment in New York City. Thanks for sharing @Manofmanytastes.
#property #crazyproperty #development #propertydevelopment #NYC #aroundtheworld #strata #buildings #interestingproperties #keepitreal

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"Building Management Statements" ("BMS") are common in large mixed use developments, but their purpose are often misunderstood. In this article Aleksandra outlines how a BMS helps to regulate complex developments.
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Gary Bugden led the consulting team on behalf of the developer @emaardubai in this structuring work, along with all the strata surveying and service charge budgeting. Read more about it here:
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@BurjKhalifa #Dubai #Strata

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Strata Titles, Australia's least known export product. #Strata

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Are you a member of a committee? This article by Kevin Pai will answer all your questions. #Strata #CommitteeMember #StrataLaw
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Innovation is at the heart of everything we do and is one of the core values we live by. Read more about what Innovation means to us and the #Strata industry. #StrataLaw
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