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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
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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 […]
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June 8, 2024
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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 […]
Read full articleBy SCA
February 19, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
Read full articleDakota Panetta, Solutions Group of Companies
July 18, 2023
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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, […]
Read full articleWal Dobrow Director - BIV Reports
June 26, 2023
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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 […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner - Grace Lawyers
June 24, 2023
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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. […]
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March 28, 2023
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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 […]
Read full articleBy Macquarie Bank
March 28, 2023
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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 […]
Read full articleChris Pember, Tunnel Vision
November 17, 2022
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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 […]
Read full articleBy Megasealed
October 20, 2022
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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 […]
Read full articleAugust 24, 2022