From NIMBY to OKIMBY
A recent event held by AAA unpacked the topical issue of the NIMBY movement and residents’ perceptions both pre and post construction....
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Samantha Reece
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Research results paint a concerning picture
AAA’s 2023 Apartment Living survey has highlighted some real concerns for the WA apartment sector, which if not addressed will erode...
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Samantha Reece
- Apr 18
- 1 min
2023 Apartment Awards showcases WA’s best
In its third year, the WINconnect Apartment Awards for Excellence has once again demonstrated that there is a keen desire to showcase...
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Samantha Reece
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Shenton Quarter buyers beware
Disturbing imagery in the West Australian newspapers last week of cracks in concrete flooring at the Iris Residential Shenton Quarter...
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Samantha Reece
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Think Tank sets apartment agenda
The recent AAA Apartment Think Tank, held in March, has garnered the intelligence of 130 attendees including developers, builders, strata...
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Samantha Reece
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Help my builder has gone bust – what next?
With the demise of builder Firm last month, there are three apartment projects now hanging in limbo while the developers scramble to...
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Samantha Reece
- Oct 19, 2022
- 2 min
New insurance policy leaves apartment owners high and dry
In light of the WA government’s announcement of increasing the current HWI to $200,000, the Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) is...
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Samantha Reece
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
New sales clause robs buyers of their rights
The WAAA has been alerted to a number of prominent developers that have enclosed a new clause in their sales contracts that robs buyers...
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Samantha Reece
- Oct 10, 2022
- 1 min
Strata Success sets new standard
A new tool is now available to Strata Councils to help them determine what they are doing well and which areas to focus on. Strata...
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Samantha Reece
- Aug 22, 2022
- 2 min
Insurance is apartment buyers priority
A recent study of 1100 apartment owners by the Australian Apartment Advocacy has determined that insurance is a key priority, when...
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Samantha Reece
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Announcing the inaugural Apartment Sector Leading Light winner - Sharni Howe
When the judges created the Apartment Sector Leading Light category last year with the WAAA Apartment Awards for Excellence, it was...
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Samantha Reece
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
Delicate density the way forward
As Perth’s population sprawls 120km along the coastline, the creation of greater housing choice has become a priority for the State...
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Samantha Reece
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Apartment awards celebrates excellence
The 2022 WAAA WINconnect Apartment Awards for Excellence gala dinner was a mixture of confetti, celebration and cabaret and will...
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Samantha Reece
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
5 year Grenfell anniversary triggers calls for greater protection
The Australian Apartment Advocacy has called on each State and Federal Minister to turn their attention to material standards on the eve...
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Samantha Reece
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
State by State Scorecard
The Australian Apartment Advocacy Director Samantha Reece sat down with co author of the Shergold Weir report, Browyn Weir, last month to...
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Samantha Reece
- Apr 17, 2022
- 1 min
41 entries from 25 companies for 2022 WINconnect Apartment Awards for Excellence
WAAA is delighted that the 2022 WINconnect Apartment Awards for Excellence has continued to grow from strength to strength with 41...
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Samantha Reece
- Apr 17, 2022
- 1 min
Insurance is it a top priority for you?
In many States, insurance for home owners, where a builder closes their business, is only available for three storeys and less. With...
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Samantha Reece
- Apr 7, 2022
- 2 min
New Federal Government called on to agree to summit within 100 days of election
The peak body representing the interests of 2.5million apartment and unit owners in Australia wants both major political parties to agree...
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Samantha Reece
- Mar 30, 2022
- 2 min
Apartments woefully underprepared for electric vehicles
There’s serious concern that the rush into electric vehicles in the face of rising fuel prices could become a “lawyer’s picnic”...
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Samantha Reece
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
Government provides COVID direction
Rules about COVID in apartments
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