There is some confusion around this important issue and it is worth understanding the ground rules before you start. 1 The Rules Building work in WA is governed by the Building Act 2011 and the Building Regulations. Local Council requirements should also be reviewed. An understanding or knowledge of these important rules is important to anybody…
Strata 10 year maintenance plans are creating lots of discussion (and work). Here are 15 key observations about what we do and don’t know so far.
1. No Regulations yet – 10 year maintenance plans
2. Overriding Legislative Obligations
3. New strata companies – the first plan
4. New strata companies – the next plan
5. Existing strata companies the first plan – the transition challenge
Residual Current Devices (RCD’s) in WA – How many do you need? Important 1 January 2019 Regulatory Changes WA Why In Western Australia, the Energy Regulations 1947 were amended in 2009 (which rely on Australian Standard ASNZS 3000)to require that when a residential property is transferred, leased or hired, the owner must ensure that a minimum…
As your family grows or changes, it can be difficult to make your current living space meet all of your needs. Outgrowing your home doesn’t have to mean purchasing a new one and moving, though; renovations and extensions can be a cheaper, more convenient and more feasible option. While a renovation may be the best…
Families grow and lifestyles change. Either one can leave a once spacious home feeling cramped and cluttered. As real estate prices rise, many Australian homeowners are finding home extensions a more cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new home altogether. Investing in the property you already own by building home extensions not only provides more livable…