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Are Further Insurance Premium Hikes Inevitable?

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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By BCB

December 12, 2023

AI – Take the First Step

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 […]

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By Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports Pty Limited

December 12, 2023

Complex Greenfield Developments

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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By Active

December 12, 2023

Estate Planning — It’s Not All About the “End”

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 […]

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By Colin Grace, Grace Lawyers

December 12, 2023

Strata Communities — Who, Where and Why?

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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By BCB

October 8, 2023

Valuers are Valuers — Building Insurance Valuations

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), […]

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By Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports

October 8, 2023

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

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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By Active

October 8, 2023

6 Ways to Protect your Business Online

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 […]

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By Macquarie Bank

October 8, 2023

Ethics in Strata

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 […]

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By Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers

October 8, 2023

What Does the ARPC Cyclone Pool Mean for Strata Property Owners?

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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By CHU

October 8, 2023

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Psychosocial Hazards

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, […]

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Wal Dobrow Director - BIV Reports

June 26, 2023

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Electrifying your apartment building

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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By Active

June 24, 2023

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Secrets to success: how to attract and retain top talent

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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By Macquarie Bank

June 24, 2023

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Bullying and Harassment in schemes

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 […]

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By Colin Grace, Partner - Grace Lawyers

June 24, 2023

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Defects in Strata properties and their impact on Insurance

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 […]

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By CHU

June 24, 2023

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Where to for our strata insurance ecosystem?

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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By BCB

June 24, 2023

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EV Charging Update

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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By Active

March 28, 2023

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Building business value as operational costs soar

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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By Macquarie Bank

March 28, 2023

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It’s a full moon tonight

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 […]

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By Jason Carlson, Partner, Grace Lawyers

March 28, 2023

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How AI and Drone Technology Is Transforming the Strata Industry

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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By CHU

March 28, 2023