We have not arrived at an acceptable matrix to measure what are called good services and what’s not for condos. When it came time to renew the contracts of companies, some MCSTs would try hard to convince the service providers to renew the contracts at the same, or even a reduced fee. It is common Read more about Service buyers – a part to play in lifting salaries of low-wage workers at condos[…]
Strata living requires consideration and tolerance. Communication and compromise are required. Respect for one another is always the key towards harmonious living. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/condominium-neighbour-harassment-basketball-noise-water-fined-2148691
Yes, vaccination-differentiated rules are implemented in condo living. It is the responsibility of the MCSTs to ensure safety management measures are carried out at the common property. Residents get very concern when they learned that someone in the estate has been issued with a quarantine order. They could get panic if there were any confirmed Read more about Have you got yourself vaccinated?[…]
The bank interest rates from fixed deposits had fallen from a high of more than 2% per annum before COVID-19 period to about 0.5% per annum currently. Many people felt that placing monies as fixed deposits in banks at such low interest rate is like giving monies away to the banks. Some opined that only Read more about Can a Management Corporation ( MCST) invest its monies for better ROI?[…]
The Strata Act in Western Australia (WA) which is called Community Titles Act 2018 is silent on whether a lot owner could attend a council meeting of the strata scheme. Why would WA deprive their stakeholders,the lot owners from attending council meetings? WA has about 325,000 strata properties spread over 73,000 strata schemes. About 83% Read more about Can a subsidiary proprietor ( lot owner) attend a council meeting of a Management Corporation (MCST)?[…]
The Association of Strata Managers (ASM) just concluded a webinar on Electric Vehicle Charging Units for Strata Developments. Among the speakers invited, include officers from the National Electric Vehicle Centre(NEVC). The attendees include strata practitioners, developers and officers from BCA. It was a very engaging session with non-stop questions from the attendees.Due to time, some Read more about Webinar- Electric Vehicle Charging Units for Strata Developments at ASM[…]
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Good news for MCSTs of Condos. Grant is available for MCSTs to offset half the cost of certain electric vehicle (EV) charger components available to condominiums and private apartments looking to install such chargers. This is applicable to the first 2,000 chargers and grant is available till 31 Dec 2023 only . The grant covers Read more about Grant for Electric Vehicle Chargers[…]
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