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The Importance of Regular Reviews of Strata Management Statements and Allocation of Cost Reports
Did you know that in NSW, it is required that the review of allocation of cost schedules registered under the strata management statement must take place by a suitably qualified individual, such as a quantity surveyor, every 5 years? “A review...
Why you should update your Insurance Valuation Report annually
Did you know, it is very likely that the building you manage or live in may be well under-insured due to the last 12 months’ local and global events? It is more important now than ever to update an existing Insurance Valuation Report. If you have a...
Strata Schemes Annual Reporting
As of 1 May 2022, under the Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Information) Regulation 2021, all NSW Strata Schemes are required to submit one annual report per calendar year to the Strata Hub portal. A $3 administration fee per lot will also be...
The most common serious building defects in NSW
The most common serious building defects in NSW: At Archi-QS, we are qualified building inspectors for Stage 3 and 5 of the Strata Building Bond and Inspection Scheme since its’ inception in July 2018. Whilst undertaking these projects, we are...
Quantity Surveying Visionaries: Samuel Star
Visionaries: Samuel Star (Archi-QS Founder and Principal) has been published in the June-August 2022 Built Environment Economist. With over 30 years of accumulated knowledge and experience in the quantity surveying industry, Samuel is undeniably a...
New Requirements in the 2022 NCC and Knowing NatHERS
Latest energy efficiency requirements for new homes in the finalised 2022 National Construction Code and getting to know NatHERS. The National Construction Code 2022 is being released on the 1st of October. New residential dwellings will now be...