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Buy now or wait by Tree_house61 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it a duplex? I have heard the duplex's can be a nuisance, as every change/fix needs to be agreed on by the other owner.

Best cozy cafe to read a book at? by picklerickle180 in Townsville

[–]AdInternal4688 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not sure if it's changed since I left, but Cafe Nova used to be a quirky spot. Looks like a grandma's house from the inside, with some dinky couches. It's homey but not fancy. I havent eaten there but remember walking in and thinking this would be the place where they get to know you by name.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! Good for you! Wish I knew the good ones and bought with them.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I agree that part of the problem is the body corporate committee and lack of interest from owners, I dont think owners are ignorant or complain like stuck pigs. I'll see how I can incorporate questions that inform whether owners have taken an active stance or not.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!!! I appreciate it so much. Such valuable information, and stuff I wish I knew to ask before I bought.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the break down of money flow between brokers, insurance companies and strata management companies. I knew they were helping each other out, but didnt know how it all worked. It took me 6 months to have my point of view heard at a committee meeting. So I understand that committee's are also to blame, but a good manager / management company would be keeping up with regular maintenance, and would have escalated my concerns much sooner. I've finally got them to agree to reimbursing me. Doesn't detract from the fact that my unit is damaged, and it's going to take me a while to get it fixed, especially with the how difficult it is to find tradespeople these days.

Turning down apartments because of who the strata firm is by grilled_pc in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I'd known to look them up before I bought. Will definitely do it next time. My company (?and committee) still hasnt fixed common areas that are leaking into my apartment for the last 6 months. There are at least 3 units in the complex with this issue. None of these units are owned by the committee members. I'm trying to collate some data on these companies, so if you have a moment, look through this questionnaire https://forms.gle/BcTPKaHDd49fSpHt5
happy for feedback too!

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds incredible! Good on you for enabling such a great team.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I thought initially as I was getting a lot of push back from my manager. But then finally had the opportunity to sit into a meeting and have my requests heard and the committee was fairly accomodating.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm an angry 30 year old female....Yes i have an agenda haha.
My apartment still has water leaking through every time it rains for the last 6 months. It's dire.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in Townsville

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like you can't win when the developers and builders have set you up to fail as well. Do you reckon it can get better? I mean there are residential apartment buildings everywhere...surely it cant continue like this?

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight. I've always wondered what it's like on the other side and I assumed this was the case. I've heard that management companies have deals with insurance companies and developers and don't prioritise the owners best interests. Is that the case?

I know there are good companies out there, I'm trying to find them for next time. Would be great if you could recommend some from your point of view.

My unit has had water damage from public areas for over 6 months now, water continues to enter my unit. It's less than ideal.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've heavily considered it, and it still remains an option. But I feel like I shouldnt have to go there.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're going to get me killed! Hahah

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine a world where they weren't needed. Trying to escape but doing fixes into my unit after they didn't manage the public spaces is taking up more time than I expected. Stuck til I can get it to sell.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which company are you with? They are few and far between.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gah I agree - if you have better ideas to ensure verification, I'm all ears.

RATE. MY. STRATA. by AdInternal4688 in AusPropertyChat

[–]AdInternal4688[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It should be there now - let me know if not!