by Archi QS | Nov 6, 2026 | All Posts, Strata Services
Managing a strata property requires understanding its value for purposes such as insurance and financial planning. However, terms such as “strata insurance valuation” and “market valuation” are often confused, even though the two concepts are distinct and serve...
by Archi QS | Nov 3, 2026 | All Posts, Strata Services
Since the 1 April 2026 strata reforms introduced a standard form for 10-year plans, many strata committees have asked the same question: who is actually allowed to prepare our capital works fund plan, and do we have to hire someone? In NSW, the owners corporation is...
by Archi QS | Sep 22, 2026 | All Posts, Strata Services
Our 10-Year capital works fund plan helps strata schemes plan, schedule and budget for major works across the building’s lifecycle. Prepared in line with the 2026 NSW strata requirements, our plans provide clear cost forecasts to help you plan future expenditure...
by Archi QS | Aug 17, 2026 | All Posts, Strata Services
With the 1 April 2026 NSW strata reforms upon us, first-year levy setting for new multi-storey schemes is under increased scrutiny. For the first time, both the Initial Maintenance Schedule (IMS) and first-year levy estimates must be reviewed and certified by an...
by Archi QS | Aug 3, 2026 | All Posts, Strata Services
Why The Shift From Capital Investment Value (CIV)? Before March 2024, many parts of the NSW planning system relied on Capital Investment Value (CIV) an older metric that captured the value of a development project upon completion, including construction and...
by Archi QS | Jul 13, 2026 | All Posts, Strata Services
What The Independent Surveyor Must Do As of 1 April 2026, multi‑storey schemes (more than two storeys with lots stacked vertically) have new requirements under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). The original owner must now engage an independent surveyor who...
