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High-speed internet thrills are just a special resolution away …

May 4th, 2022 - Tom Bacon

Technology is advancing so quickly these days. That television set and that iPhone that we bought just three years ago (which still works just fine by the way) is all too quickly consigned to the obsolete pile, as consumer electronic brands compete to bring out the next biggest thing.

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Consumer Affairs takes steps to improve the governance of OC managers

March 31st, 2022 - Tom Bacon

One bad apple can spoil the bunch. The owners’ corporation (OC) management industry is filled with talented and passionate individuals, who love working in OC management and thrive on the fast-paced nature of the business.

Another thing to consider before buying an apartment “off the plan” – check the builder too

March 2nd, 2022 - Tom Bacon

With news hitting the public in late February regarding the construction juggernaut Probuild going into administration, many in the construction industry are now bracing for a ripple effect of smaller contractors and sub-contractors to also pull the plug.

VCAT rules that pigeon infestation on apartment building not enough to justify special levy

February 3rd, 2022 - Tom Bacon

An owners’ corporation (OC) in St Kilda has found itself in a messy situation in VCAT, with the Senior Member refusing to enforce an OC request to certain lot owners to rid the main apartment building from a pigeon infestation.

2021 - a big year for apartment buildings

December 1st, 2021 - Tom Bacon

In many ways, 2021 was another annus horribilis for a lot of us, particularly in Melbourne.

What to do next with cladding

November 3rd, 2021 - Tom Bacon

More buildings with high-risk combustible cladding have been added to the list, as the government ponders what to do next.

Pushing hard post-lockdown

September 29th, 2021 - Shane Wylie

The past 18 months has been nothing short of devastating for the Docklands business community.

Did your apartment building suffer any earthquake damage? The committee needs to investigate

September 29th, 2021 - Tom Bacon

As if Melbourne hasn’t endured enough over the past 18 months. Pandemic, lockdown, anti-vax riots, losing the hosting rights to the AFL Grand Final, and now, an earthquake.

Life is short - don’t let time (limitation periods) slip away …

September 2nd, 2021 - Tom Bacon

The Supreme Court of Victoria recently decided in a case involving a large residential building complex on St Kilda Rd to deny the joinder of individual lot owners to a building claim already commenced by the owners’ corporation (OC), on the basis they were out of time to do so.