🏢🚀 Starting a business is hard enough—approvals shouldn't make it harder.

For many commercial tenants, change-of-use approvals can take months ⏳, delaying openings and adding uncertainty. A more streamlined process could help small businesses get up and running faster while still meeting the right requirements. ✅

💡 The key? Understand the approval process before signing a lease and get the right advice early.

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💰 Why have strata levies increased so much?

Many buyers see higher strata fees and immediately think they're paying too much. But here's what those levies actually cover:

🏢 Building insurance
🧹 Cleaning & maintenance
🌿 Gardening
🔥 Fire compliance
💡 Common area electricity
🔧 Repairs & maintenance
🏗️ Capital works fund for future building upgrades

Over the past 20 years, the cost of running apartment buildings has increased dramatically. Building insurance, maintenance, compliance, and utilities have all become significantly more expensive, which is flowing through to strata levies.

The key takeaway? Don't judge a property on the strata levy alone.

A well-managed building with healthy finances can be a far better investment than a cheaper building with deferred maintenance or inadequate sinking funds.

And if you're comparing a unit to a house as an investment, remember there are costs on both sides. Houses may avoid strata, but ongoing expenses like land tax, insurance, and maintenance can add up quickly too.

✅ Look beyond the quarterly levy.
✅ Understand what's included.
✅ Run the numbers before making a decision.

Have questions about buying or selling strata property? We'd be happy to help.

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🚨 Big changes for property sellers from 1 July.

If you're selling property, you'll now need to complete an identity verification process before your property can be sold.

This isn't just about showing your driver's licence. The new requirements may include additional verification and compliance checks as part of updated anti-money laundering laws.

Your real estate agent will guide you through the process, update any required paperwork, and answer any questions along the way.

While it's another step in the selling process, being prepared early can help avoid delays when it's time to exchange contracts.

Have questions about how these changes affect your sale? Reach out to your agent—we're here to help.

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