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...
by Archi QS | Jun 23, 2026 | All Posts, Strata Services
A simple comparison to understand the new reforms (link to the strata law changes). Side-by-Side Comparison Before 1 April 2026 From 1 April 2026 The original owner must prepare an inital maintenance schedule (IMS). Same requirement – the original owner...
by Archi QS | Apr 13, 2026 | All Posts, Strata Services
Since 1 April 2026, NSW strata schemes must use the new mandatory standard form for 10-year capital works fund plans. A major update: owners corporations are now required to consider sustainability infrastructure when estimating costs and planning works. ...
by Archi QS | Mar 30, 2026 | All Posts, Strata Services
If you’re a strata manager part of a strata committee, an owners corporation, or help manage a building, there’s a small but important change on the horizon. From 1 April 2026, the way 10-year capital works fund plans are prepared and reviewed is...
