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For homeowners, after house prices, this year's hottest conversation topic is Owners Associations (OAs). A product of the recently enacted Strata Law, OAs hand control of a building's communal areas from the developer to the owner. While on the surface, the transfer of power appears straightforward, in reality it entails a minefield of legal and financial complexities which cannot be underestimated. Find out more in our article on the financial implications that OAs need to consider
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