Helpful Tips

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 […]
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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

The advancement of technology has changed the way businesses operate across jurisdictions, industries and professions. This transformation has commonly been referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution.1 In the face […]
Read full articleAn Original Essay by Lauren Jones Winner of the SCA (Qld) 2021 Essay Award
November 1, 2021

The NSW Budget 2021-22 plans to spend $1.1 billion ‘to keep NSW COVID safe’ as part of a $30.2 billion health budget, yet NSW and other States do not have […]
Read full articlePrepared for SCA by Chris Dobrow - General Manager - COVID19 Plans
September 11, 2021

As the wettest and most frequented area of a property, the bathroom is uniquely susceptible to leaks. Ways to spot and fix a leaking shower: Dripping Water and Water Stains […]
Read full articleMegasealed
September 11, 2021

If the past 18 months has taught us anything, it’s that life can be turned on its head in a flash. Everyone expects their home to be a sanctuary – […]
Read full articleSeptember 11, 2021