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Strata Guides
July 13, 2026

Who Are the Best Remedial Builders in Sydney? How Strata Managers Should Choose

How to choose a remedial builder for your Sydney strata building. DBP registration, strata references, scope transparency — the 7 factors that actually matter.

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May 7, 2026

The DBP Act Expands in July 2026: What Every Strata Building Needs to Know

The DBP Act expands to Class 3 and 9c buildings from 1 July 2026. Here's what strata managers need to know about remedial works compliance — from the perspective of a registered remedial building contractor.

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April 30, 2026

Concrete Cancer in Sydney Strata Buildings — A 2026 Guide

Concrete cancer in your Sydney strata building? Here's what causes it, how to identify it, what repairs cost in 2026, and what the new NSW capital works fund rules mean if you defer.

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April 23, 2026

Who Pays for Remedial Work in a Strata Building? A Practical Guide for NSW Owners

Who pays for remedial work in strata? Learn how NSW owners corporations fund repairs through special levies, capital works funds, and defect claims.

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April 22, 2026

NSW Strata Reforms Are Here — Why a Building Condition Assessment in Sydney Is No Longer Optional

NSW's April 2026 strata reforms mandate new capital works planning standards. Learn why a building condition assessment is now essential for every Sydney strata scheme.

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April 16, 2026

What the 2026 Capital Works Fund Changes Mean for Your Remedial Building Budget

New NSW capital works fund rules from April 2026 require standardised 10-year plans. Here's what strata committees need to budget for remedial building works.

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April 15, 2026

Balcony Waterproofing Cost in Sydney — What You Should Actually Pay (2026)

Balcony waterproofing in Sydney costs $150–$250/m² for a full strip-and-seal, $25K–$60K per balcony for full rectification. Here's what drives the variance and how to read incoming quotes.

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April 10, 2026

NSW Strata Law Changes 2026: What Your Building's Defects Mean Under the New Rules

New NSW strata laws from April 2026 enforce stricter defect maintenance and 10-year capital works plans. Here's what your owners corporation needs to act on now.

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April 7, 2026

7 Signs of Water Ingress in Sydney Strata Buildings (and What Each One Means)

Seven specific signs of water ingress in strata buildings, what each one indicates, and what action it warrants. Written for strata managers triaging between cosmetic and structural risk.

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April 2, 2026

Concrete Repair Cost Sydney: What Strata Committees Need to Budget For (2026)

What does concrete repair actually cost in Sydney? Real cost ranges for spalling, concrete cancer, waterproofing, and facade work — plus how to budget through your capital works fund.

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March 31, 2026

Building Condition Assessments: What They Cover and Why Your Building Needs One

A building condition assessment identifies structural damage, moisture issues, and safety risks before they escalate. Learn what's involved and when your building needs one.

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March 25, 2026

Can Your Strata Scheme Refuse the Builder? Ceerose Decision Explained

NSW Court of Appeal ruled strata schemes can refuse the original builder for defect repairs. Learn what the Ceerose decision means for your building and how to engage an independent remedial contractor.

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March 18, 2026

Decennial Liability Insurance NSW: What It Means for Strata

NSW's 10-year defect insurance covers structure, waterproofing & fire safety. Learn what that means for your building's remedial works — from a Class 2 builder.

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