Adding/removing walls in a unit - do we need strata approval?

Discussion in 'Renovation & Home Improvement' started by Jat, 14th Aug, 2017.

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  1. Jat

    Jat Well-Known Member

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    Hi All,

    I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction here. We have the opportunity to buy a 2 bedrooms apartment with a lot of space to add another bedroom but we've never deal with strata before so we don't know if this kind of alteration is a problem or if it does not involve them.

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Marg4000

    Marg4000 Well-Known Member

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    Yes, you need strata approval.
    And probably also council.
    Marg
     
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    ............and an Engineering certificate and the creation of a new by-law making you and subsequent purchasers liable for its maintenance and any other related building faults, forever.
     
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  4. Gockie

    Gockie Life is good ☺️ Premium Member

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    I would suggest talking with the strata manager. And get what they say in writing. You never know.
     
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