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Category: Renovations

What do I own and what is Common Property in a strata scheme registered before 1 July 1974?

Strata, Renovations

Posted 05 June 2025

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NCAT Enforces By-Law for Renovation Works Despite Lot Owner’s Refusal

By-Laws, Renovations

Posted 04 March 2024

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What approvals do I need to renovate my unit?

Strata, Renovations

Posted 06 July 2017

Approval of Renovations Owners of lots in strata title schemes often wish to undertake renovations and the approvals required to carry out and use those works varies from scheme to scheme. Fortunat…

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Do Balcony Waterproofing Works in a Class 2 Building over $5,000 Need to Comply with the Design and Building Practitioners Act?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 18 December 2022

The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 will apply to remedial building works, unless the building works fit within one of the exemptions and statutory exceptions. Please see our further art…

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Is replacing an external Balustrade exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 14 November 2022

Replacing a balustrade might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are exempt development, but some of the reason…

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Is replacing roof or wall cladding exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 13 November 2022

Replacing roof or wall cladding, including combustible cladding might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are e…

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Is Replacing External Waterproofing Exempt Development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 24 October 2024

Replacing an external above ground waterproofing membrane isn’t exempt develop, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are exempt developme…

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Air Conditioning Issues Heating Up Your Scheme?

Strata, Renovations

Posted 28 May 2022

Issues concerning installation and maintenance of air conditioning systems are a common source of disputes in strata schemes. There are a number of reasons for this, but the major problem is the answe…

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