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Strata Success – ABS Elevates Strata Managers to Independent Occupation Status

February 29, 2024 No Comments

‘Strata manager’ to receive official recognition as an occupation nationally by the ABS for the first time In a significant development for the strata sector, the Australian Bureau of Statistics

Revolutionising Strata Insurance – SCA Releases Best Practice Guideline

February 27, 2024 No Comments

In a groundbreaking move, property peak body Strata Community Association (SCA) has released an industry-first Strata Insurance Disclosure Best Practice Guideline. This landmark guideline is poised to reshape strata insurance

Insights from the 2023 Strata Defects Survey

December 16, 2023 No Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krlz9aS0qfE A new report by has revealed that over half (53%) of strata buildings experienced serious defects between 2016-2022, prompting owners corporations to allocate an estimated $79 million for rectification

POLICY UPDATE | NSW Strata Reforms have passed through ….

December 14, 2023 No Comments

POLICY UPDATE | NSW Strata Reforms Phase 1 of the Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (NSW) has officially commenced, marking a major milestone in strata legislation. These reforms, shaped by

What noise levels qualify as a nuisance?

November 25, 2023 No Comments

We get it. It’s 9:55 pm on a Thursday, and the one person in the block who doesn’t have kids has decided to have a couple of Friday-eve drinks and

Cost Relief for Strata Owners as NSW Government Plans to Scrap Emergency Services Levy

November 24, 2023 No Comments

The move is expected to save strata owners up to 15% on their insurance bill. In a landmark decision, Premier Chris Minns has unveiled a significant overhaul in the funding

NSW Government Announces $10 Million in Grants for EV Ready Building Upgrades

November 9, 2023 No Comments

NSW Government Announces $10 Million in Grants for EV Ready Building Upgrades Exciting news for all residents and owners of strata buildings across NSW. The NSW Government has unveiled

Pet Lovers Rejoice – NSW Government to Ban Fees for Pets in Strata

October 29, 2023 No Comments

In the exciting landscape of the upcoming strata law reforms in NSW, the Minns government is set to remove fees and bonds for pet owners in strata schemes while also

Drastically Reduce Energy Costs by up to 77% with Energy Efficient Windows

August 8, 2023 No Comments

Windows are more than just interesting elements of a building. Not only do they filter light into a building and offer views, but they can also significantly help with the

Benefits of installing a fall arrest roof safety system

July 25, 2023 No Comments

Installing a fall arrest roof safety system can provide numerous benefits, particularly for those who work at heights or frequently access rooftops for maintenance, construction, or other tasks. Here

Same Manager for Complex – Court Says No!

June 30, 2023 No Comments

Same Strata Manager – Strata Management Statement Invalid The NSW Court of Appeal has held that a clause in a Strata Management Statement (“SMS”) requiring subsidiary owners corporations as members

NSW Fair Trading Industry Update: building reforms impacting class 3 and 9c

June 20, 2023 No Comments

NSW Fair Trading held an industry update on the building reforms impacting class 3 and 9c. From Monday, 3 July 2023 if you are a design or building practitioner, or professional