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The emergence of the amended unit titles act has elevated New Zealand to among the highest standards in the world of forward maintenance planning for unit title schemes. With most […]
Read full articleBy Dakota Panetta, Solutions in Engineering
April 4, 2023

Active is a member of the SCA Strata Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Taskforce (SEVIT) and have been working alongside the SCA, and other members of the taskforce, to help develop submissions […]
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March 28, 2023

Australia’s strata industry is flourishing. The last two decades of growth is equivalent to the previous 40 years, with cumulative rather than cyclical growth, as each release of lots adds […]
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90 – 95% of the population are normal, well-adjusted human beings, but they might occasionally let their emotions get the better of them and behave in counterproductive ways. There is […]
Read full articleBy Jason Carlson, Partner, Grace Lawyers

The strata industry is changing. Strata owners are demanding quick, excellent service and Insurers and Underwriters are asking for more detailed and higher-quality building information. These factors coupled with the […]
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As we emerge from COVIDinduced disruption, despite facing tough economic conditions businesses appear to be returning to longer planning horizons. They are ready to invest and form new partnerships. To […]
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How do schemes become more competitive As you may be aware, insurers are becoming highly selective of which schemes they may choose to insure. Each scheme now has to be […]
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Johns Lyng Strata Services provides a broad range of property services to a number of large and small Strata Management, Strata Brokers, Owners Corporations and Property Managers nationally. Johns Lyng […]
Read full articleFebruary 10, 2023

Aside from the initial purchase, painting can often be the most expensive investment for a building. Whether that be a single storey home or a multi level strata complex, it […]
Read full articleMichael Castrilli, Perrott Painting
December 14, 2022

Building: Designing the best outcome and value for building, renovation, and extension projects. We offer comprehensive management for all types of renovation, construction, and repair projects from concept to completion […]
Read full articleNanci Roberts, Presidential Group

The Building Units and Group Titles and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (“2022 Act”) was passed by the Queensland Parliament on 8 November 2022. The 2022 Act was proclaimed on […]
Read full articleBy Gary Bugden
December 4, 2022

For strata buildings, there are a lot of things that need to be surveyed and managed to ensure everyone living in the space is as comfortable as possible. One of […]
Read full articleChris Pember, Tunnel Vision
November 17, 2022

Alarming statistics published in November 2019 lay bare true of extent of Australia’s building defects crisis. In a study involving 212 buildings, Deakin University’s Nicole Johnston and Griffith University’s Sacha […]
Read full articleBy Grace Lawyers
October 20, 2022

Increases in the cost of living and doing business have been rising, and at a faster rate than in many decades. This is largely driven by supply chain issues and […]
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2021/22 was a year of weather to forget In its Insurance Catastrophe Resilience Report 2021-22, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) declared four catastrophes in 2021/22 – the Mansfield (Vic) […]
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Giving more thought to the End State and providing an environment of safer mental health and a more enjoyable work environment, I have concluded that a Yellow, Orange and Red […]
Read full articleBy Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports

Current regulatory reviewsOver the last few years federal and state governments have undertaken reviews into the regulatory framework surrounding electrical embedded networks and centralised hot water solutions. In 2021 the […]
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Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury in people of all ages (especially the elderly but all ages) in New Zealand. Falls can occur on stairs, […]
Read full articleDakota Panetta, Business Development Manager - Solutions in Engineering
September 13, 2022

The strata manager is often the first point of call when a claim occurs in a strata property. They play a critical role in helping owners during the process. Strata […]
Read full articleBy Kimberley Jonsson, CEO, CHU Underwriting Agencies
August 24, 2022

Australian households and businesses increasingly depend on the internet. More people are working from home, forcing us to communicate differently and change how we access services and information. Cybercriminals are […]
Read full articleBy BCB