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Resilience in Strata

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 […]

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Colin Grace Partner Grace Lawyers

October 5, 2020

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Building Insurance Valuations

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, […]

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BIV Reports

September 16, 2020

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My Dubai Diary

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 […]

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Joel Russell, Client Director, Kelly+Partners North Sydney

September 3, 2020

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Smarter Communication and Business Management Within Your Strata Block

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 […]

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Sam Khalef Managing Director, MYBOS

September 3, 2020

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Playing with Fire? Don’t Get Burnt.

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 […]

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Tim Kurniadi Paynter Dixon Remedial

August 28, 2020

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Australasian Strata Insights 2020

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 […]

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Hazel Easthope, Sian Thompson, Alistair Sisson

August 19, 2020

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What COVID-19 Means to Your Strata Insurance

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 […]

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CHU

August 5, 2020

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Connecting and supporting premises across Australia is our priority

For most Australians, the nbn network has become the primary channel for work, study, entertainment, socialising and maintaining contact with the outside world. As of right now, more than 95 […]

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July 29, 2020

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Managing Risk to Help Create Change

The last few months have highlighted the fragility of our world. We’ve realised the direct effect our actions have on our environment and how humanity is the catalyst of change. […]

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BCB

July 28, 2020

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As Strata Manager, Where Do You Start?

There is no doubt that the wave of electric vehicles is well and truly underway. As the numbers of electric vehicles in our community increases, the need for electric vehicle […]

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Strata Energy Services

July 27, 2020

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Sustainability in Strata: What Does it Mean and What Changes Can You Make?

Sustainability in strata is a hot topic at the moment but what does it mean and how can you as a resident of a strata scheme do anything about it. […]

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Grace Lawyers

July 24, 2020

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When Workmanship Looks the Same, but is Very Different

The Windowline way At first glance workmanship can look the same, but it can be very different indeed. Especially when it comes to window and doors installation. In fact, in […]

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May 20, 2020

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What is a Certified Strata Cleaning Company?

What is a Certified Strata Cleaning Company? A certified strata cleaning company is specialised in all aspects of Strata Cleaning. All employers are required to provide training in how to […]

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Fast Facilities Property Services

May 15, 2020

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Communication Program Delivering Peace of Mind for Apartment Residents

It is every apartment owners’ worst nightmare – the urgent need for remedial building work on their strata complex. The recent devastating cases of the Opal Tower at Homebush and […]

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Paynter Dixon

April 10, 2020

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Balancing resident flow with their health and wellbeing

How buildings can evolve to respond to todays’ challenges. Despite the fact that residents are spending more of their time in and around the home, very little attention is currently […]

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Adam Daly, KONE Elevators, Escalators & Building Doors

April 9, 2020

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How to Win and Retain More Sites

The Strata world has embraced an increase in competition as a result of the growing development sector, however, the ability to provide stand-out competitive advantages to win this business has […]

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ResVu

April 4, 2020

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Balcony Repairs and Maintenance: An “Essential” Service

Leaky balconies and cracked tiles happen, regardless of international pandemics. As a tenant you have the right to live in a safe and fully functioning apartment, no matter what is […]

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Megasealed

April 4, 2020

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When Training and Experience Collide…

With the new education regime in New South Wales for strata managers, experience in the industry has become ever more important. Whilst New South Wales have a regulatory structure around […]

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Australian College of Professionals

April 3, 2020

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Paint Colours to Avoid When Preparing for Strata Building Paintwork

Choosing the right colours for a building re-paint can be a loaded decision. As the Strata Manager, you want to provide the right advice to your committee. You want their […]

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Nicole Carbone, Higgins Coatings

April 2, 2020

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Not 1 But 4 Catastrophic Events! Is it Too Early to Review 2020?

It may seem premature to already be reviewing 2020, but more has happened since the beginning of Summer 2019 and throughout 2020 than in any of the 10 preceding years. […]

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BCB

March 19, 2020