New strata law lets Perth’s ugliest apartment blocks in for facelifts

New strata law lets Perth’s ugliest apartment blocks in for facelifts

One grumpy neighbour can no longer stop apartment owners installing solar panels,and that's not the only positive change being made for apartment dwellers.

  • byEmma Young

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Dog gone:SAT orders Kelmscott couple to remove family pet

Dog gone:SAT orders Kelmscott couple to remove family pet

The SAT's ability to enforce strata laws was demonstrated last week.

  • byHamish Hastie
Changes to'boot-a-granny'strata laws mooted by parliamentary committee

Changes to'boot-a-granny'strata laws mooted by parliamentary committee

Laws which would allow developers to boot out strata owners against their will might be changed to include an independent advocate in the process.

  • byNathan Hondros
Chris Lock catches Quicksilver on surf coast

Chris Lock catches Quicksilver on surf coast

Healthscope has listed Cotham Private Hospital for sale and Chris Lock has acquired the Quiksilver headquarters in Torquay.

  • byNicole Lindsay
Parliament pauses on'boot-a-granny'laws to examine rights violations

Parliament pauses on'boot-a-granny'laws to examine rights violations

Parliament will delay a controversial change to strata laws to examine the extent to which they violate the rights of property owners.

  • byNathan Hondros
WA set to demolish strata rights:what you need to know about the'boot-a-granny'bill
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WA set to demolish strata rights:what you need to know about the'boot-a-granny'bill

The state is about to pass laws giving developers a way to compulsorily acquire the property of stubborn strata owners who oppose their development plans.

  • byNathan Hondros
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'Perth is evolving':WA on the precipice of strata title reform

'Perth is evolving':WA on the precipice of strata title reform

The Urban Development Institute of Australia claims WA is close to ushering in the most significant strata title reforms in 30 years.

  • byDavid Allan-Petale
Sector with almost $1 trillion worth of assets that's run mostly by volunteers

Sector with almost $1 trillion worth of assets that's run mostly by volunteers

In the first study of its kind in Australia,researchers have put dollar figures on the economic value of the strata sector.

  • byRachel Clun
Our apartment buildings could very soon be invaded,thanks to Airbnb
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Our apartment buildings could very soon be invaded,thanks to Airbnb

The government can introduce whatever party measures it wants,but let’s face it,our homes are not a controlled precinct like Kings Cross where the government can regulate against fun.

  • byStephen Goddard
Strata sales breaking price records

Strata sales breaking price records

Strata sales across capital cities are breaking records as investors look to get a foothold into the booming office market.

  • byCarolyn Cummins