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NSW legislative changes
AAA CEO recently joined Paul Wiseman of Bannermans Lawyers and Leanne Habib of Premium Strata to chat through the recent changes to NSW legislation and its impact with Committees and owners. To watch the video click below.
Samantha Reece
7 days ago1 min read


Icon Apartments: Building Management That Goes Beyond the Brief
At Melbourne Icon’s 122-apartment mixed-use building, District Facility Management Services has earned strong praise from Owners Corporation Committee members for its hands-on support, forward planning and commitment to getting the basics right. Since coming on board just over a year ago, District Facility Management Services (DFMS) has worked closely with Icon’s Owners Corporation Committee to provide building and facility management across the apartment and commercial preci
Samantha Reece
7 days ago2 min read


Residents Lead the Way: Brunswick Co-Housing Project Wins Top Honour at 2026 Victorian Apartment Awards for Excellence
A groundbreaking resident-led apartment development in Brunswick has taken out the coveted Pioneering Category at the 2026 Victorian Apartment Awards for Excellence, announced last night, demonstrating a compelling new model for addressing Australia's missing middle housing challenge. The award-winning project, a ten-apartment development designed by Zen Architects and led by a collective of residents, showcases how people-led housing can deliver highly liveable, sustainable
Samantha Reece
7 days ago2 min read


A Standout Start: Celebrating Women in Apartment Leadership
What a way to kick things off. Last week in Sydney, the inaugural Female Leadership in Apartment Management Excellence (FLAME) event made its debut—and it didn’t just arrive quietly, it sold out. With a full house and a buzz that carried through every conversation, it was clear from the start that this was something the industry had been waiting for. Real conversations, real impact Focusing on construction, the panel brought together three standout leaders: Dominique Gill (Ur
Samantha Reece
Jun 242 min read


VIC and QLD Apartment Award Finalists Revealed Ahead of July Celebrations
The countdown is on for two of the apartment sector’s most anticipated nights of the year, with the Victorian and Queensland Apartment Awards for Excellence set to take place in July. This year’s finalists showcase an extraordinary mix of companies and projects across both states—highlighting the depth of talent, innovation and diversity shaping apartment living in Australia today. Winners will be revealed at Ms Collins in Melbourne on 16 July, followed by the Queensland cele
Samantha Reece
Jun 243 min read


Australian Apartment Advocacy Expands National Footprint with ACT and SA Events
Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) is set to expand its national presence this winter, announcing upcoming industry events in both the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and South Australia (SA). The events, scheduled for 21 July in Adelaide and 4 August in Canberra, will showcase findings from AAA’s 2025 national apartment living research—one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind. The expansion marks a significant step in AAA’s mission to elevate the voice of apartm
Samantha Reece
Jun 243 min read


AAA Applauds Victoria’s Building Insurance Reform — But Warns Strata Laws Are Letting Residents Down
The Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) has welcomed the Victorian State Government’s landmark move to introduce decennial liability insurance for apartment buildings over four storeys, calling it a long-overdue step toward restoring confidence in apartment construction. However, the organisation has issued a stark warning: without urgent reform of strata governance laws, the State risks undermining its own progress. AAA CEO Samantha Reece said while fixing the built form
Samantha Reece
Jun 232 min read


Opal Tower Wins Champion Award at NSW Apartment Awards for Excellence
Sydney, NSW – Opal Tower has been awarded the prestigious Champion Award at the NSW Apartment Awards for Excellence, marking a remarkable turnaround story following one of the state’s most widely publicised residential building crises. In December 2018, more than 300 residents were evacuated from Opal Tower on Christmas Eve after critical structural defects were identified. What followed was an intensive and determined effort led by Chair Shady Eskander and the Owners Corpo
Samantha Reece
Jun 232 min read


Whittles action costs owners
A national strata management company owned by ASX-listed insurance broker AUB Group, Whittles Strata Management, has made an unauthorised insurance claim that has led to a crippling rise in insurance premiums for owners in a Northern Territory apartment complex. The insurance claim, lodged without the approval of the owner’s corporation, has resulted in annual insurance premiums for the complex rising to 2.5 times their previous price, creating hardship for the apartment own
Samantha Reece
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Jeavons Lane adds spark
For the second year in a row Transactional Property has secured the precinct rejuvenation category at the Apartment Awards for Excellence...
Samantha Reece
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Aspley takes up affordable challenge
Coast 2 Bay Community and Affordable Housing Group was right on point with winning the Affordable category at the Queensland Apartment...
Samantha Reece
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Ageing in luxury
Cox Architecture and Aura Holdings have taken out the coveted Ageing in Place category for the Queensland Apartment Awards for Excellence...
Samantha Reece
Oct 1, 20251 min read


HAL Architects scoop two awards
HAL Architects were awarded Diversity in Housing Choice for their Oakman Residences project (Feltham Property) and Boutique for another...
Samantha Reece
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Monaco shines on Gold Coast
Ignite Projects took out two gongs at the 2025 Apartment Awards for Excellence snatching up both Best Regional and Luxury with its...
Samantha Reece
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Queen St showcases pioneer
At the 2025 AAA Apartment Awards for Excellence (QLD), Cbus Property and its long awaited apartment complex at 443 Queen St walked away...
Samantha Reece
Oct 1, 20251 min read


CSV findings telling
Cladding Safety Victoria has unveiled the findings of its latest research, conducted with the 1700 Owners Corporations (OC's) it has...
Samantha Reece
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Apartment owners unaware of kickbacks
Australian apartment owners are in the dark when it comes to kickbacks paid to companies that manage their buildings. The 2025...
Samantha Reece
Aug 15, 20252 min read


WA leads the nation with apartment defects
Shocking new research has revealed that WA is the worst State when it comes to critical apartment defects. The 2025 Australian...
Samantha Reece
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Portside apartments endure
Portside Apartments and their Committee proudly secured two awards at the 2025 Vic Apartment Awards for Excellence. This nearly...
Samantha Reece
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Elizabeth penthouse sparkles after refurbishment
Shelley Roberts Architect has a distinct flair for luxury, clearly demonstrated by her successful 2024 entry. In 2025, Shelley took on...
Samantha Reece
Aug 5, 20251 min read
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