International Condo & HOA News

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…

6 months ago

Great Britain: ‘Numb with outrage’: Residents associations ‘debanked’ by Barclays

Residents associations have had their Barclays accounts closed or restricted with little warning in recent months, This is Money can…

6 months ago

Australia: Five ways strata owners can stem the tide of rising insurance

Climate change is driving insurance premiums higher – in strata properties premiums are set to rise nationally by 15-20 per…

6 months ago

Australia: Repairs v Improvements to the Common Property: When is a repair a repair?

This is a tricky question and it will always depend on the facts of your owners corporation’s situation. In Marks…

6 months ago

Australia: Strata association produces insurance disclosure guide

Strata Community Association (SCA) has produced a best practice guide that aims to improve disclosure in areas such as commissions,…

6 months ago

Australia: Serious defects found in more than 50% of NSW strata buildings

More than half of NSW strata buildings have serious defects, with an estimated $79 million being spent by owners’ corporations…

6 months ago

South Africa: Community Harmony: Your Guide to Ideal Living Spaces

It doesn’t matter if you’re a potential tenant, first-time home owner, investor owner, new family, empty nester or retired, if…

6 months ago

Australia: Resolving Ripples: The Art of Diplomacy in Strata Disputes

In the tapestry of communal living, disagreements are like ripples on the surface of a tranquil pond. Strata living, with…

6 months ago

Australia: Dispute resolution in strata communities: strategies for keeping the peace

We all need somewhere to live - housing is a fundamental human right. Rent, own or share housing - all…

6 months ago

Australia: Is Mascot Towers a Wake Up Call for Strata Owners?

In today’s guest-writer article by well-known strata commentator and consultant, Michael Teys, he discusses the latest setback for the ill-fated…

6 months ago