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With the rise in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, strata owners need to be prepared for the growth of EVs. The environmental pluses of EVs have also added […]
Read full articleJune 24, 2022

Many Scientists believe that dinosaurs were wiped out by a mass extinction event, an event so devastating that not even the mighty T-Rex could survive. A giant asteroid crashed the […]
Read full articleBy Joel Russell, Client Director, Kelly + Partners
June 14, 2022

Engaging a great service company can be tricky. There can be unforeseen risks you may inadvertently take on when you select your service providers. Hard working Facility and Strata managers […]
Read full articleBy Glenn Porter, Mnaging Director - VERTIMAX
May 29, 2022

In most automated manufacturing facilities, machines are maintained 24/7 with extensive maintenance routines, advanced analytics systems, and a maintenance crew available onsite. Car stacker systems are no different; but adding […]
Read full articleV-Space Parking Solutions
May 16, 2022

Increasingly, the strata world has significant mechanical plant to look after, from HVAC and generators to car stackers and Elevators. When it comes to Elevators here are a few things […]
Read full articleTK Elevator Australia
May 3, 2022

Is your Owners Corporation not adequately maintaining their investment? More often than not, this is due to inadequate funding. This will likely affect the sale value of the lots and […]
Read full articleKingsley Osmond, Director, Mabi Services
May 3, 2022

Across three continents Solutions in Engineering strongly push managers of Unit Titles and Incorporated Schemes to make maintenance planning a priority. The future of your buildings lies in how well […]
Read full articleby Dakota Panetta National Business Development Manager, Solutions in Engineering
April 21, 2022

With the median unit price nudging $610,000 – Sydney’s average is over $800,000. Written by Voltin According to the latest research by the University of New South Wales City Futures […]
Read full articleApril 11, 2022

NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler has warned strata communities against cutting corners in the remediation of older buildings. Mr Chandler has reportedly described the remediation sector as “potentially being bit […]
Read full articlePaynter Dixon
April 5, 2022

There has been a lot of discussion about record increases in the price of real estate over the last 12 months, but there is a more pressing issue that strata […]
Read full articleLannock Strata Finance
April 5, 2022

A practice note issued by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) in January 2016 clarified that a Building Permit is now required when roof replacement works include common upgrades, such as an increase in fall or batten replacement.
Read full articleTerry O’Donoghue, Buildcheck
April 5, 2022

The use of strata finance can assist strata properties to increase the value of their assets with upgrades to common areas and improvements to the building and surrounds. From a […]
Read full articleStrata Loans
March 24, 2022

Strata insurance can be a complex area to understand. You may get asked what it covers, and what other insurance policies owners need to protect their assets. Strata insurance policies […]
Read full articleLia de Sousa, General Manager Strata, National, Whitbread Insurance Brokers
March 22, 2022

Successfully navigating the strata insurance market to make well-informed decisions will increasingly involve making sure you understand more about insurance market dynamics and the particular risk exposures of your building(s) […]
Read full articleJane Evans, State Manager VIC/SA/TAS, BCB
March 8, 2022

Do You Have the Right Documents and Information at Handover? The importance of having the right information for your Fire Contractors cannot be overstated! Increasingly, buildings are being built using […]
Read full articleChris Chatham, Sales & Marketing Manager, Linkfire
March 8, 2022

We are living in an increasingly hi-tech world. Every day new security products are being created and marketed to us, the pace of these new products can be overwhelming. Today’s […]
Read full articleAdam Walsh, General Manager, Brave Security
February 23, 2022

The next few months over the Christmas/New Year break are always difficult ones in the strata sector for a couple of core reasons. Firstly, many people are away on holidays […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
December 6, 2021

Strata managers are facing an unprecedented modern-day challenge in Covid. Here’s how we’re working to keep communities safe. More than a year before the highly contagious Delta Covid variant hit […]
Read full articleSCA (Vic)
November 11, 2021

An Original Essay By Daniel Hunt “For those who come across the seas, we’ve boundless plains to share”. Australian society is no stranger to cultural change, we’ve even written songs […]
Read full articleNovember 4, 2021

More consumers are expected to report building defects in the future as the NSW Building Commissioner seeks to bolster confidence in the residential building industry. A recent study by the […]
Read full articleJude Wild
November 3, 2021