FAQ CATEGORY 07/07/22

Renovations – I want to upgrade my kitchen. What approval do I need?

Before you get started it’s important to check if you need strata permission for your kitchen renovation. Depending on what you are doing you may need permission from either the strata committee (if they have been delegated that authority) or at a general meeting.

Generally speaking, you can update your cabinets and bench tops without gaining approval from your owners corporation. Anything more substantial such as changing the location of pipes if on a common wall or the tiles on the floor will require approval.

You’d be best to put your plans in an email to the strata manager and request they advise of the process to follow.

If you’re unsure whether you are able to carry out a kitchen renovation in your property, check your strata scheme’s by-laws or ask your strata manager for more information.

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