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Weather events have been the greatest contributor to rising strata insurance premiums. While Queensland is seeing some relief from premium hikes thanks to the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool (CRP), many strata […]
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December 12, 2023
Most of us are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a marked and significant effect upon our society particularly in building business efficiencies. Benefits for a Strata Manager includes […]
Read full articleBy Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports Pty Limited
December 12, 2023
While facing some difficulties with supply chains and other areas during COVID, the construction of residential apartment complexes continued relatively unabated and does so to this day. The demand for […]
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December 12, 2023
Recently I gave a seminar on basic estate planning for managers (both business owners and staff) and I was surprised on how many people either didn’t have a will or […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Grace Lawyers
December 12, 2023
Our strata industry continues to grow and evolve, as more Australians choose to own or live in high-density communities. This is due to population growth, the conversion of existing buildings […]
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October 8, 2023
Specialised field Building Insurance Valuations for strata and community schemes is a very specialised area. Each State has differing requirements, ranging from ‘obtain a valuation’ (VIC), ‘full replacement value’ (QLD), […]
Read full articleBy Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports
October 8, 2023
In January of 2023 Active received formal approval from Reconciliation Australia for our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our reconciliation journey began several months earlier when we decided as a business […]
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October 8, 2023
Australian businesses know their cybersecurity has never been more vital. Yet, businesses are increasingly falling prey to cybercriminals, losing hundreds of millions of dollars every year.1 When there is so […]
Read full articleBy Macquarie Bank
October 8, 2023
Recently I attended the SCA National Conference in Darwin and was charged with the responsibility of doing a session on Ethics in Strata Management. Giving a solicitor such a topic […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
October 8, 2023
The government’s new ARPC Cyclone Reinsurance Pool provides accessibility to insurance for strata property owners and aims to have a positive impact on insurance for customers in cyclone prone areas […]
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October 8, 2023
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Psychosocial hazards are those factors that can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, […]
Read full articleWal Dobrow Director - BIV Reports
June 26, 2023
Over the last year or so as interest in sustainability for strata has grown through the installation of solar panels and reviews of the potential to retrofit EV Charging solutions, […]
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June 24, 2023
Finding skilled, capable, and motivated staff has become an increasing challenge for Australian businesses, with the labour market at its tightest since the 1970s. What are the push and pull […]
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June 24, 2023
At the recent SCA Principals Night Off (April) that I attended we discussed the many changes and challenges since Covid 19, including bullying. In Jason Carlson’s articles and seminars about […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner - Grace Lawyers
June 24, 2023
Building defects are a common issue in both new and existing buildings across Australia, especially as the demand for strata properties is growing and currently outweighs the supply. It is […]
Read full articleBy CHU
June 24, 2023
In Tennessee, in September 1916, Clarence Saunders founded his revolutionary new style of grocery store – Piggly Wiggly. Until this time, customers presented their shopping orders to clerks who gathered […]
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June 24, 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 […]
Read full articleBy Macquarie Bank
March 28, 2023
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
March 28, 2023
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 […]
Read full articleBy CHU
March 28, 2023