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Emergency and exit lighting is crucial in ensuring the safety of occupants during emergencies, especially fires or power outages. Here are some key points on the importance of emergency and […]
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December 12, 2024
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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December 10, 2024
Moving is a big deal, and a little preparation can make all the difference between a seamless transition and a stressful ordeal, especially when it comes to internet. Careful planning […]
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December 10, 2024
Hydrant flow tests and hydrostatic tests are crucial for maintaining the effectiveness and safety of water supply and fire protection systems in Victoria, Australia. These tests ensure that your infrastructure […]
Read full articleIn2 Fire
September 10, 2024
Tattoo shops and massage parlours have been on the list of ‘uninsurable’ risks for some time. Tobacconists have recently joined the watch list, with some insurers declining cover due to […]
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September 2, 2024
Australia’s employment laws are undergoing some of the most substantial reforms seen in recent years, with the introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Cth) and […]
Read full articleBy Michelle Cummins, SCA National Board Director and SCA Vic Board Director
July 31, 2024
At the SCA National Conference in 2018 I presented on Resilience and High-Level Dispute Resolution and in 2020, as part of the COVID-19 “hubbub”, I wrote an article on how […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
July 30, 2024
What it means for your business Australia’s employment laws are undergoing some of the most substantial reforms seen in recent years, with the introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment […]
Read full articleBy Michelle Cummins, SCA National Board Director and SCA Vic Board Director
July 9, 2024
The 7 Essential Access Control Decisions Every Committee Must Make As an experienced security installer specialising in strata communities, Brave Security has witnessed firsthand the challenges and critical decisions strata […]
Read full articleBrave Security
June 8, 2024
Roscon is in the reporting field. Owners Corporation managers often ask us, once we provide a report, “Can you please give me a quote to complete these works?” Typically, the […]
Read full articleJoshua McDonald, Reporting Manager, Roscon Group
May 15, 2024
Industry-led voluntary Code of Conducts form self-regulation and sets standards for how an industry deals with its members and customers. Among consumers, members, and the general public, there can sometimes […]
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February 19, 2024
Wow – what a crazy couple of years… thankfully, the world didn’t collapse because of Covid and StrataLand just keeps on giving. As we move into 2024, I wonder about […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
February 19, 2024
Spontaneous glass explosions in apartment blocks has highlighted the dangers of cheap and faulty building glass flooding into the Australian market. Linked to the poor manufacturing of balcony balustrades when […]
Read full articleBy Express Glass
January 31, 2024
It is a simple fact that most homeowners may not have enough savings to rebuild a badly damaged or destroyed home, or, to pay off the mortgage still owing even […]
Read full articleWhitbread insurance
January 14, 2024
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
1. How do I arrange window maintenance? Consider the environment in which windows function. They’re subject to extreme weather temperatures from extreme dry to wet and humid conditions, not to […]
Read full articleBy Express Glass
October 31, 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
If you’re the owner or manager of an apartment building, then your glass balustrades could be deemed unsafe under a new Australian Standard (AS). AS 1288: 2021 Glass in Buildings: […]
Read full articleBy Express Glass
September 29, 2023
In the world of plumbing, new techniques are always surfacing that can help homeowners maintain their property without major disruptions or hefty costs. One of these techniques is pipe relining […]
Read full articleTunnel Vision (WA)
September 9, 2023