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Understanding Building Management Committees: Shared Facilities and Fair Allocation
What is a Building Management Committee? A Building Management Committee (BMC) is a governance structure used in complex developments where a building is divided into multiple components, typically through a stratum (or airspace) subdivision....
Summary of What the New Initial Maintenance Standard Form Includes
The new initial maintenance schedule standard form , commencing 1 April 2026, is designed to bring consistency, clarity, and transparency to the handover of new strata schemes. While the exact layout is prescribed by regulation, the form broadly...
Introducing the New Independent Surveyor Certification Requirements for IMS and Levy Estimates (Starting 1 April 2026)
If you’re involved in delivering or managing a new multi‑storey strata scheme, there’s a major reform on the horizon that’s worth getting ahead of. From 1 April 2026, the rules around preparing an initial maintenance schedule and initial...
Unlocking NSW Housing Delivery: Homes Through a $1 Billion Guarantor
NSW Government Launches New Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee to Accelerate Housing Construction The NSW Government has rolled out the Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee program as part of the 2025–26 Budget, designed to address critical “housing supply...
Design-Led Density: NSW’s Pattern Book Signals New Planning Priorities
The NSW Government has launched a bold new initiative to tackle the state’s housing crisis by making architecturally designed, pre-approved home plans available for just $1. For the first six months from July...
Navigating Shared Facilities: Essential Tools for Success
In the evolving landscape of strata and mixed-use developments, one of the most persistent challenges is managing shared facilities—those areas or services used jointly by multiple owners, lots, or stakeholders. Whether it’s shared car parks,...