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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

At the best of times, body corporate and property management is a challenging business to be in. Constantly trying to manage various stakeholders, owners, tenants all whilst maintaining an asset […]

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, […]

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 […]

SCA are excited to announce the launch of the Respect Pledge. We welcome strata communities to commit to the pledge, and take the first step in creating harmony in strata. […]

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 […]

For strata buildings, there are a lot of things that need to be surveyed and managed to ensure everyone living in the space is as comfortable as possible. One of […]

Bathrooms are one of the most important rooms in any investment property or commercial building. As an area regularly exposed to water, they are also prone to deterioration from simple […]

An Original Essay by John Botha, Director of Highrise Strata Management I write this insight piece based on 14 years direct and continuous experience as a Strata Community Manager and […]

An Original Essay by Rex Wong In the modern world, technology plays a more important role in our lives than ever. The year 2020 has changed many things, including how […]

An Original Essay by Monique Holton 18 months ago, as an owner in strata and before commencing my role as a strata manager, if I had been asked to describe […]