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Where to for the strata insurance market – 2023 and beyond

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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By Body Corporate Brokers

March 28, 2023

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Steps to take to make your scheme more competitive to insurers

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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By BIV Reports

March 28, 2023

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SCA (Vic) Sponsor Spotlight: Johns Lyng Strata Services

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 […]

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February 10, 2023

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Stressing about how to fund your next painting project? Stress no more!

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 […]

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Michael Castrilli, Perrott Painting

December 14, 2022

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One call does it all; the building, emergency and restoration specialists.

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 […]

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Nanci Roberts, Presidential Group

December 14, 2022

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Australia’s building defects crisis: practical tips for dealing with defects

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 […]

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By Grace Lawyers

October 20, 2022

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Managing the growing problem of underinsurance

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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By CHU

October 20, 2022

La Niña 3.0 is coming, be prepared, be very prepared…

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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By BCB

October 20, 2022

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Are Yellow Cards and ORANGES the future of mental health for our industry?

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 […]

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By Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports

October 20, 2022

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A sustainable future

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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By Active

October 20, 2022

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Strata managers – critical when you make an insurance claim

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 […]

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By Kimberley Jonsson, CEO, CHU Underwriting Agencies

August 24, 2022

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Fighting digital fire risks on all fronts

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 […]

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By BCB

August 24, 2022

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Why you should now recalibrate your building insurance valuation

Why you should do it NOW Causes of construction cost increases  a)    The COVID consumer consumption explosion – FederalGrants to stimulate construction, other grants, less consumer recreationalspending (travel restrictions, limited […]

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By Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports

August 24, 2022

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Carbon neutral accreditation for strata firms: where to start

At the 2022 SCA Australia and New Zealand Conference the theme for the event was ‘Liveable Future’ and participants discussed how strata companies can contribute to the essential global shift […]

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By Active

August 24, 2022

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Sustainability and time management

A recap from the 2022 SCA conference At the 2021 SCA conference, Jason Carlson did a presentation on the topic “Keyboards don’t have feelings” which resonated with many strata managers […]

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Colin Grace, Jason Carlson and Jessica Cannon – Grace Lawyers

August 24, 2022

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President / CEO Report – Winter 2022

As we bring you this issue of Inside Strata, it has been an incredibly busy time to reflect on in the strata industry. Marking five years since the Grenfell Towers […]

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August 24, 2022

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Integrity matters – the role of insurance building services in preserving strata interests

Residential apartment owners are increasingly concerned with the impact of rising interest rates and inflationary pressures on the value of their properties. CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index has recorded a […]

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Written by Paynter Dixon

August 24, 2022

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What’s changed in strata? Here’s why it’s time to find out

Macquarie Business Banking will be conducting a strata industry benchmarking study in August 2022, which is open to strata business managers. We are looking forward to learning more about how […]

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August 16, 2022

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In It for the Long Haul

Is “longevity” a word associated with the construction industry? It has not always been, but Brosnan wants to change that. The company’s vision of restoring confidence in construction and guiding […]

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June 28, 2022

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Will the Government’s reinsurance pool win votes and meet expectations?

After years of debate over the need for a catastrophe reinsurance pool, the Government has finalised the design of the reinsurance pool for cyclone and related flood damage in northern […]

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Body Corporate Brokers (BCB)

April 8, 2022