Tag: Apartment

Be Engaged – Property is Expensive

If you’re a committee member of any strata building you’re most likely making decisions on a multi million dollar asset. While I understand the committee members are simply volunteers and everyone is busy I recommend that all owners get a little bit engaged with their property investment with this simple list of must do’s for […]

40 Applegum Crescent, Kellyville NSW 2155

strata development

This development at 40 Applegum Crescent is for a Residential Apartment Building complex consisting of two (2) x five (5) storey buildings containing seventy two (72) units with a basement car park for one hundred and sixty four (164) vehicles. After preparing a budget I estimate the average levy will be in the range of: Low […]

Creating a Strata Building Strategy for your Strata Building

Every committee and owners corporation has the responsibility to maintain and increase the return on investment if each owner. Every strata building or body corporate should be considered as a small business after all the smallest of buildings is worth a couple of million dollars. In the same way that a successful small business operates […]

Housing Affordability Challenge – The Figures, Myths & Roads Forward

Housing affordability is continually discussed, debated and a hot topic for headlines. But what is the true story? Core Logic and the CPA Association gathered together to create this eBook and outline the truth about housing affordability, and busts the easy myths and excuses. The cost of buying a house is 7.2 times the annual income […]

Virtual Reality (VR) will change your apartment

In 1995 internet explorer became standard on windows computers. This was the start of the internet becoming a daily essential. In 2014 google launched “Cardboard” it’s virtual reality software and app that turns any smart phone, with the help of a $10 headset, into a VR experience machine. What does this have to do with apartments? […]

Amazon & Your Apartment Block – Be Ready for Online Shopping

December 2017 and the Amazon giant has arrived in Australia and online shopping begins to change. “But what does this have to do with my apartments building,” you ask. Well, have you heard of the Amazon Key System? It enables delivery staff to unlock your front door and deliver your parcel straight into your home […]

7 things every Strata Committee needs to do in 2018

As we all face 2018 and residential apartment prices continue to grow in Sydney and New South Wales we have outlined the top must do’s for every strata committee in 2018. Every item below is a mini insurance policy for your buildings future and current value. 1.Facade Cladding The Grenfell fire in London made the combustible […]

Apartment Block – 26 Willan Drive Cartwright NSW 2168, Australia

Development Application – Residential Flat Building 5 Story With 22 Units And Basement car park. In addition to the essentials such as 1 lift this building has a common area green space and a natural ventilation design to keep the running costs of each apartment naturally low. To keep this building’s running costs low, but quality […]