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The most common security issues in strata buildings (and how to avoid them)

July 5, 2021 No Comments

Strata Industry Expert Advice brought to you by Jeff Shawcross, Director, QUATRIX Security & Intercoms For all Australians, your home is the place where you expect to feel the most

Selecting Your Strata Committee

July 5, 2021 No Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwWBwYJzDH8&t=1s Selecting Your Strata Committee Your strata committee serves a number of important functions. Representing owners or owners’ nominees, as well as responsible for the day-to-day running of the strata

Levies and Capital Works Funds

July 5, 2021 No Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NerIzbizm9s Levies and Capital Works Funds Living or investing in a strata scheme imposes some additional financial obligations on lot owners than other forms of property in New South Wales.

Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 – 5 ways to prepare

June 21, 2021 No Comments

Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 Get ready for 1 July: 5 ways to prepare for the DBP Act From 1 July 2021, many practitioners working on class 2 buildings

Traineeships are subsidised by the NSW government

May 18, 2021 No Comments

Looking for Talent? It becomes increasingly challenging to find experienced strata managers. There is no denying that our industry needs a constant flow of new talent. So why not employ

The Federal Budget 2021-2022: Big Spending and Big Announcements – What does it Mean for Strata?

May 12, 2021 No Comments

As the COVID economic landscape continues to take shape, Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2021-22 Federal Budget yesterday, labelling it a “jobs budget” with a focus on “Securing Australia’s Recovery.” Read on

Play Your Part in Conserving Our Most Precious Resource – Water

May 6, 2021 No Comments

Play Your Part in Conserving Our Most Precious Resource Conserving our country’s most precious resource, water, begins with you! Even though New South Wales is currently under Level 1 water

Acceptable Noise Levels in Strata Schemes

May 6, 2021 No Comments

Acceptable Noise Levels in Strata Schemes Noise issues are one of the most common complaints in strata schemes. Minimising noises that may disturb your neighbours is more than just courtesy,

A Strata Committee: What It Can and Cannot Do

April 1, 2021 No Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwWBwYJzDH8&t=1s According to the NSW Office of Fair Trading, a “strata committee represents owners or owners’ nominees. The committee is responsible for the day-to-day running of the strata scheme and

Embedded Networks: Know Your Rights

April 1, 2021 No Comments

Embedded Networks: Know Your Rights Embedded networks are becoming increasingly common in strata developments. Understanding what they are, their benefits and their shortfalls is important for anyone who owns, lives

Solar Panels for Strata Schemes Supported by NSW Government

April 1, 2021 No Comments

Strata schemes seeking to install solar panels have had a major win with the NSW Government passing new amendments in Parliament in February that make it easier to install renewable

Fire Safety: Is Your Building Safe?

April 1, 2021 No Comments

Fire Safety: Is Your Building Safe? With the arrival of Autumn, and Winter on the way, the use of heaters and other electrical items to warm homes increases, heightening the