International Condo & HOA News

Philippines: Homeowners ‘refused’ access to subdivision facilities

HOMEOWNERS of Sunberry Homes in Sudtonggan, Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City continue to complain about exorbitant water rates a year after…

3 months ago

Malaysia: Navigating the complexities of strata ownership

It is increasingly commonplace these days to find strata commercial properties that are mixed-use developments and integrated with multiple components…

3 months ago

Portugal: Condominiums call for access to bank loans

Today, for a condominium to be able to request bank financing it needs to obtain the green light unanimously at…

3 months ago

Australia: Don’t get caught out! Changes to strata title legislation

The NSW Government reviewed the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (‘SSDA’) and the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (‘SSMA’) with…

3 months ago

Malta: Navigating Change: Examining Proposed Amendments to the Condominium Act

The Government recently released a White Paper entitled “Reforming the Condominium Act” which invited comments on proposed changes to be…

3 months ago

Singapore: ‘MCST vs Resident’ crazy cases: Riviera 38 sets an example with MCST responsible practices

Navigating Singapore’s real estate market goes beyond finding the perfect property. Amid the many crazy ‘MCST vs Resident’ cases this…

4 months ago

Singapore: ‘This is not a high-end development’: More condo residents hit by surge in maintenance fees

Disputes over maintenance fees have cropped up at two more condominiums, with residents being charged as much as 65 per…

5 months ago

Australia: ‘Unbelievably cruel’: Mascot Towers residents continue to pay fees for units they can’t live in

For hundreds of unit owners from Sydney's doomed Mascot Towers, this year marks their fourth Christmas paying fees for homes…

5 months ago

Philippines: Lazy volunteers must be kicked out

IF a volunteer-dentist offers to serve the needs of an impoverished community on a certain day and time and comes…

5 months ago

Australia: How stratas are derailing unit owners’ bid to lower bills

Unmotivated owners and strata policies are preventing more apartment blocks from moving to renewable energy.  ReNewCo founder and CEO Matthew…

5 months ago