Strata Insights
Forensic analysis and plain-language guides for Australian strata property buyers.
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The New 2026 Rules for NSW Capital Works Funds: What the Mandated 10-Year Plan Means for Your Levies
Discover how the 2026 mandatory NSW capital works fund 10-year plan rules will impact your strata levies, building compliance, and committee responsibilities.
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The 2026 Capital Works Fund Rules: Why Your NSW Strata Levies Are Increasing
Discover how the 2026 capital works fund rules will impact NSW strata levies. Learn about mandatory standardisation, sustainability budgets, and hardship protections.
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Unpaid Strata Levies in NSW: Payment Plans and Financial Hardship Rules
Discover the rules for unpaid strata levies in NSW. Learn about 10% interest rates, 12-month payment plans, and managing debt recovery and financial hardship.
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EV Charging in NSW Strata: Who Pays and How is it Funded?
Discover how electric vehicle charging is funded in NSW strata schemes, from legislation and government grants to billing models and infrastructure costs.
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Are You Overpaying? How to Audit Your NSW Strata Management Fees
Learn how to audit your NSW strata management fees. Understand Schedule A vs Schedule B charges, identify variable costs, and review your agency agreement.
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Strata Refusing to Fix Common Property? Your Guide to Section 106 and NCAT
Discover what happens when strata refuses to fix a water leak in NSW. Learn about Section 106 duties, NCAT processes, mediation, and compensation limits.
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Special Levy vs. Strata Loan: Funding Major Repairs in NSW
Discover the differences, risks, and legal requirements of choosing a special levy versus a strata loan to fund major strata building repairs in NSW.
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Common NCAT Strata Disputes in NSW and How to Avoid Them
Understand common NCAT strata disputes in NSW, from by-law breaches to common property repairs. Learn how to navigate mediation and avoid costly tribunal hearings.
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A Guide to Strata Management Fees in NSW: How Much Should You Pay?
Understand strata management fees in NSW. Learn about base rates, Schedule B charges, and how the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 impacts your strata costs.
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Navigating Special Levies in NSW: Rules, Rights, and Dispute Resolution
Understand the rules around special levies in NSW. Learn how they are approved, your rights as a lot owner, and how to resolve disputes with your strata scheme.
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Understanding NSW Strata Levies: Special Levies vs. Administrative Funds
Learn the difference between administrative funds and special levies in NSW. Discover approval processes, payment timelines, and strata financial insights.
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Special Levies in NSW: What Owners Need to Know About Approvals and Limits
Discover how special levies work in NSW under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. Learn about approval limits, owner rights, and how to manage payments.
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Capital Works Fund vs. Special Levies in NSW: How to Fund Major Strata Repairs
Understand the difference between a capital works fund vs special levies in NSW. Learn how strata schemes fund major repairs under the SSMA 2015.
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What Happens When You Can't Pay Your Strata Levies in NSW?
Understand the exact process for unpaid strata levies in NSW, including 10% interest charges, debt recovery timelines, and how to request a payment plan.
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Administrative Fund vs Capital Works Fund: A Guide to Understanding Your NSW Strata Levies
Confused by your NSW strata levy notice? Discover the exact differences between the administrative fund vs capital works fund, 2026 rules, and calculations.
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