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Strata Community Association (NSW) and the Office of the Building Commissioner have been working closely on government projects to help foster and re-establish consumer confidence for the building/construction industry in […]

As we closed 2019 with hope and anticipation for a massive 2020, little did we know that our 40th birthday would be celebrated amidst the largest global crisis we’ve had […]

As the world continues to deal with the pandemic, 2021 and beyond seems daunting with health, economic and social issues continuing to impact our communities. Obviously much depends on how […]

Most clients choose a lawyer because they think that they are the best person to look after their problem. However, very few clients have all the information that they would […]

2020 was a year many people are glad to put behind them. Despite the frustrations and disruption caused by COVID-19, we’ve also seen some benefits of the global pandemic. It’s […]

New Zealand apartment owners are expected to launch legal action The combustible cladding crisis is being felt across the ditch as owners of buildings clad in combustible aluminium panels are […]

When we think of a ‘brand’ we immediately think of products and businesses, but today almost every individual has a personal brand. Whether you are a Strata Manager, a Principal, […]

Brisbane inner city rooftops are going green SCA (QLD) have applauded a proposed amendment to the Brisbane City Plan that will promote more rooftop gardens on inner city apartment buildings. […]

A first for Canberra apartment buildings Canberra residents in high-rise apartments can expect convenience to be delivered to their door with concierge services in three new apartment buildings, a trend […]

I formed my hand into a tightly clenched fist, the veins in my temple began to throb as a single bead of sweat trickled down my brow and dripped effortlessly […]

It’s been almost two years since the NSW Window Safety Legislation became mandatory within the residential strata sector. Post deadline ASQB continues to heavily contribute to the industry, our involvement […]

A ground-breaking legal decision to uphold a short-term letting bylaw There’s been a ground-breaking legal decision on the battle by some unit and apartment owners in Queensland to ban Airbnb […]

Combustible cladding on properties is a daunting prospect, with many owners and building managers still struggling on how to go forward. Changing requirements in each state and territory can challenge […]

Two of the property sector’s heavyweights have voiced their opinion on arguably the apartment market’s toughest challenge, structural defects. Property developer Harry Triguboff has called upon the banks to fix […]

SCA (WA) General Manager A sincere congratulations on your appointment as SCA (WA) General Manager in late 2019. What are your immediate priorities for 2020? 2020 will see the advent of significant […]

Paynter Dixon Remedial is one of the first companies in Sydney to complete a re-cladding project under the new laws that came into effect on 22 October 2018. Under the […]

66% of strata owners replied: they would prefer a new strata manager. Our cities are going vertical and in New South Wales alone, over 2.5 million people live or work […]

Congratulations on your appointment as SCA (VIC) Chief Executive Officer in 2019. What are your priorities over the next 12 months? There are so many challenges facing the strata sector, many […]

Macquarie research shows that strata managers have enjoyed strong revenue and profit growth, driven by favourable macro-economic trends. Yet, according to one industry leader, change is just over the horizon. […]

Successful leaders understand the importance of investing in their people and culture, because they recognise the impact their people have on the business performance and customer experience. In fact, research shows […]