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Thanks all, I'll compare my findings and see how I go with the committee. Best Regards, S

ok i've received both the entitlements list and annual report. Im understanding the break down a little further. According to the list the contribution entitlements range from 44-61 so I am apparently in the 1st tier. This still means my interest component is only 59% of my contribution where as...

Thanks all, I knew lifts were expensive but hundreds of thousands?!?!? Ok I've been given the entitlement list of all the other units and while mine is one of the smallest units - my contributions are more than some of the 2 bedders?? Any suggestions as to why this would be the case...

Hi all, Thanks for the reply. My apartment is a 48sqm studio and I am paying around just under 2k a quater for starta only. Admin fund is average $1400, sinking fund around $500, insurance around $60. There is a up-to-date gym with small lapping pool and a couple of lifts. No gardens or...

Hi all, Its been bugging me for quite some time now, so now I want to do something about it. I believe my BC fees are far too high for the type/size of property I have and am wanting to know if there is a simple way to find out what others are paying in my apartment block. Would the annual...

thanks Dezbroatch - appreciate the link! It's not convenient for me to attend any of the meetings.

Hi guys, Just to close off this thread. The techie went in and had a look. Turns out the previous tennant simply shut off the vents :confused: Apparently the job took a total of 30 seconds to investigate and fix - all for a nice sum of $100. I glad it wasn't anything else major, but boy...

James, The PM has called in a tech from Dalkia and they charge $100 to have an initial look. Would your guy do the same? thanks

Thanks all, I was 19 when I bought it and it was my first investment property. Yes the strata is high, but I had no idea what strata at that time, and just thought it was part of what needed to be paid. (One of those learning mistakes I guess). It is a large inner city apartment building in...

Hi all, I hope you can lend your advice on this matter and answer a few other somewhat related questions. I've recently had my PM contact me regarding the vents on the central aircon not blowing air into the bedroom and kitchen area. She has advised me that it will cost $100 to get one of...