Advocacy

Strata Community Association The SCA Advocacy Round-Up pulls out the highlights from SCA nationally, in each state and territory and in New Zealand. Summaries are brief and to the point […]

Where are we now? In 2021, we have observed the release of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report in 2021 and a possible adoption by the Commonwealth […]

Sustainability in strata is such a critical area for advocacy and reform in Australia right now as governments and citizens globally and locally increasingly recognise its importance and technological advancements […]

The SCA Advocacy Round-Up pulls out the highlights from SCA nationally, in each state and territory and in New Zealand. Summaries are brief and to the point – if you […]

The most comprehensive look into strata insurance undertaken in Australia – A data-driven holistic understanding of strata insurance – has been released. Compiled by one of Australia’s leading strata researchers […]

Interview with Programmed What can strata managers expect with regards to maintenance in a post-COVID-19 environment and how can they effectively address these? Any implementation of maintenance going forward must […]

One year ago, on 24 March 2020, the share price for Zoom Video Communications, Inc closed at US$135.18. On 19 October 2020, the price peaked at $568.34. I played a […]

The strata industry has grown rapidly in the last decade. By 2019, average lots per plan had doubled in four years as more large developments came onto the market.1 While […]

A Slice of Strata Insurance History BCB celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2021. Starting from humble beginnings in a small Gold Coast office with just four staff, we’re now proud […]

The ‘new normal’ for the world is still in crystal ball territory, but other issues will continue to dominate the strata world in the future. In particular, there are two […]

When we start talking about professional standards in professions, mature professions that have well ingrained professional standards likely spring to mind first. Think teacher registration, medical licensing and practice certificates […]

In 2020, most people were affected by dramatic changes to their lives, businesses, income and working arrangements due to COVID-19. In 2021, the pandemic will continue to have an impact […]

Most clients choose a lawyer because they think that they are the best person to look after their problem. However, very few clients have all the information that they would […]

A first for Canberra apartment buildings Canberra residents in high-rise apartments can expect convenience to be delivered to their door with concierge services in three new apartment buildings, a trend […]

Macquarie research shows that strata managers have enjoyed strong revenue and profit growth, driven by favourable macro-economic trends. Yet, according to one industry leader, change is just over the horizon. […]

Under the Queensland Government’s Safer Buildings program, if you are the owner of a building that may contain potentially combustible cladding, you will need to engage a Registered Professional Engineer […]

The Windowline way At first glance workmanship can look the same, but it can be very different indeed. Especially when it comes to window and doors installation. In fact, in […]

How buildings can evolve to respond to todays’ challenges. Despite the fact that residents are spending more of their time in and around the home, very little attention is currently […]

The Strata world has embraced an increase in competition as a result of the growing development sector, however, the ability to provide stand-out competitive advantages to win this business has […]

Leaky balconies and cracked tiles happen, regardless of international pandemics. As a tenant you have the right to live in a safe and fully functioning apartment, no matter what is […]