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The cost of living crisis has swept across Australia in 2023 resulting in increased fuel and grocery costs, a string of interest rate rises, critical labour shortages, and soaring building […]

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, The Honourable Yvette D’Ath, has introduced the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation […]

The Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2022 (Amendment Act) became law on 9 May 2022, with most of the provisions commencing a year later […]

As population growth persists, so too does the demand and development high-density urban housing options. Accordingly, the size and scale of the strata community management industry is linked very closely […]

The Australian Federal Government is unlocking $1bn in finance as part of the Household Energy Upgrades Fund with residential strata-titled buildings targeted as part of the program. The fund is […]

Industry Issues pulls together some of the most interesting and important themes in the strata industry over the past few months. Emerging alternatives to traditional housing options As the housing […]

National SCA has been a heavy contributor to the ANZSCO reclassification process over the past months, specifically advocating for strata managers to be included as their own unit group under […]

This edition of Inside Strata brings you expert insights and the latest updates from our dynamic and thriving sector. At this time of year, teams across all regions are working […]

With over 30 years’ experience in the Owners Corporation and plumbing industries, our team at PL Plumbing Service understands the challenges you face in the Owners Corporation industry. Owners Corporation […]

Talking about the weather is often an ice breaker before getting on to the real topic of conversation. For insurance, the weather is a big deal, as natural perils like […]

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Brosnan, a respected name in building remediation, and MOD Finance, an independent real estate capital advisory firm, have come together to revolutionise how multi-unit residential buildings […]

Australasia SCA has been focused on driving growth across all jurisdictions, expanding resources in order to provide the appropriate level of support, guidance and advocacy that is required to navigate […]

The 2022-2023 SCA Australasia Awards was held on 7 June 2023 in Darwin. We recognised and rewarded those who made a significant contribution to the Strata Industry. Congratulations to all […]

An Original Essay by Matthew Faulkner “I’m an Accountant and these financials don’t make sense” is one of the most difficult comments to respond to. Is a Strata Manager really […]

SCA (ACT) has engaged extensively with the ACT Government and relevant stakeholders over several years, with the Unit Titles Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 officially passing parliament and the significant reforms […]

2022-23 saw SCA (WA) get back into full swing of face-to-face education and events. Our small team pulled off a busy calendar of events with excellent feedback. The team ends […]

In May this year as part of SCA Australasia’s commitment to stay ahead of the curve on electric vehicle (EV) integration into apartments, we launched our Phase 2: Challenges Report […]

Introduction — the report and why it is so relevant In mid-June, SCA and the UNSW City Futures Research Centre released the Australasian Strata Insights Report 2022. Drawn from land […]

The educational requirements in Western Australia are changing for individuals working in the strata management industry in the state. Recognising the significance of the knowledge and expertise of strata managers […]

Industry Issues pulls together some of the most interesting and important themes in the strata industry over the past few months. Short-stay accommodation The offering of short-term accommodation is an […]