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2020 was a year many people are glad to put behind them. Despite the frustrations and disruption caused by COVID-19, we’ve also seen some benefits of the global pandemic. It’s […]

When we think of a ‘brand’ we immediately think of products and businesses, but today almost every individual has a personal brand. Whether you are a Strata Manager, a Principal, […]

I formed my hand into a tightly clenched fist, the veins in my temple began to throb as a single bead of sweat trickled down my brow and dripped effortlessly […]

Due to significant changes to the BCA (Building Code of Australia) some insurers, specifiers and strata advisers might default to a total ‘no use of composites’ policy, in which they […]

With Australia still reeling from the disastrous bushfires, many people are feeling powerless and wondering what, if anything, they can do to combat the results of climate change. Climate change […]

Combustible cladding on properties is a daunting prospect, with many owners and building managers still struggling on how to go forward. Changing requirements in each state and territory can challenge […]

We certainly see the strata industry slowly adopting new technologies to streamline building operations. Some of these solutions have been around providing new apps for residents while limiting the disruption […]

66% of strata owners replied: they would prefer a new strata manager. Our cities are going vertical and in New South Wales alone, over 2.5 million people live or work […]

So, we’ve had State against State and mate against mate, now we have short term letting State of Origin! It now seems that the Tribunals and Courts have weighed into […]

The equivalent of 150 Olympic sized swimming pools of water and over half a million dollars a year is being saved in high rise apartment buildings in Sydney under a […]

The strata industry is 50 odd years old and has been serviced by only a very small number of technology providers since the early 80’s. As a result, the strata […]

Overview Diagnosis of building deterioration is not a simple task and often entails iterative investigations and therefore costs. However, investigations can be more efficient by applying basic Non-Destructive Test (NDT) […]

The last six months have been unprecedented in terms of the number of risks we’ve faced, not just in Australia but around the world. It’s been a sobering reminder about […]

In 2018, I did a presentation on ‘Resilience and High-Level Dispute Resolution’ at the SCA National conference and bared my soul on how I deal with things generally. Apart from […]

The Roles and Responsibilities of Strata Owners and Their Agents The legislative requirements for building insurance valuation vary between each state. Where most states simply refer to obtaining a valuation, […]

KELLY+PARTNERS AND SCA INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR DUBAI 2020 The Tower at the Centre of the City of God Ticket price on Dubai Metro to Downtown? AED 2.00. Me, accidentally posting a selfie […]

As strata management becomes ever more expansive, so does the need for technology to streamline the process.  Reducing outgoing costs and cutting back on wasted resources is the best way […]

According to ABS 2016 Census results, the number of occupied apartments has increased by 78% over the last 25 years. With apartment living becoming more commonplace, the safety of an […]

City Futures Research Centre, Faculty of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney We recently published the second edition of our report on the strata sector in Australia and can tell you that […]

Strata owners are feeling the impact of COVID-19 on their properties. The uncertainty of the virus on the economic future of Australia has put added pressure on an already weakening […]