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Renewing an owners’ corporation’s policy of insurance just got harder
It is compulsory under the Owners’ Corporation Act 2006 for a strata building with areas of common property to have a policy of insurance for reinstatement and replacement, and must hold a policy for public liability insurance as well, for a minimum of $20 million.
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Owners’ Corporation Network: putting residential strata on a national footing
Several things are well known about residential strata. First and foremost is that it is now a mainstream way of living throughout Australia.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne council: the good and the not so good
Let’s start with the good …
Read MoreCouncil approves esplanade plan
City of Melbourne councillors have voted to accept Places Victoria’s Harbour Esplanade master plan, providing they get to see and approve all proposed buildings.
Read MoreCouncil’s funding of Docklands Farmers Market takes money from the communities in need
The City of Melbourne and Docklands Chamber of Commerce are planning to bring a monthly Farmers Market to Docklands by the end of this year. With the ongoing Senate inquiry into the major supermarkets’ behaviour, the more choices consumers get the better the outcomes for everyone.
Read MoreBeau is right at home in Docklands
Beau is a nine-year-old hairless Chinese crested dog, who according to his owner Julie, has lived in Docklands for four years and “really enjoys apartment living”.
Read MoreWinter wellness: tips for staying healthy during the chilly season
As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, it's essential to prioritise our health and wellbeing during the winter months.
Read MoreMeet Lucas Guilbert
“I’ve been exploring and really like walking down around Ron Barassi Snr Park. I find it quite stimulating because it’s kind of at the border of the industrial and the urban but still has wildlife, especially native bird life. I’m attracted to those fringes.”
Read MoreKeeping watch on your property manager
Choosing the right property manager for your investment property is essential, and a vigilant eye needs to be kept on them too.
Read MoreHigh Life Expo, June 1: elevating apartment living in Melbourne
Melbourne is known for its fascination with home improvement shows, but for too long, apartment dwellers have felt left out of the conversation.
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