Strata Professional

Last Christmas, my wife and I ordered a premium zero-alcohol boutique beer tasting pack as a gift for a family member who had given up drinking. By the time it […]
Read full articleDominic Thurbon
February 3, 2025

Over recent times Work Health and Safety (WH&S) incidents have become front and centre of the strata and Company title industry minds. This is mainly due to the tragic death […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
December 10, 2024

Hydrant flow tests and hydrostatic tests are crucial for maintaining the effectiveness and safety of water supply and fire protection systems in Victoria, Australia. These tests ensure that your infrastructure […]
Read full articleIn2 Fire
September 10, 2024

Tattoo shops and massage parlours have been on the list of ‘uninsurable’ risks for some time. Tobacconists have recently joined the watch list, with some insurers declining cover due to […]
Read full articleWhitbread
September 2, 2024

Transparency is a cornerstone of building strong relationships. The body corporate management industry is increasingly recognising the importance of open communication and clear practices to foster trust between managers and […]
Read full articleBy Urbanise
August 6, 2024

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction in the automotive industry, it’s essential for strata managers to consider the implications and opportunities they present for apartment complexes. This guide aims to […]
Read full articleBy Active
July 31, 2024

What does it mean by taking pride in your building? It means ensuring that every detail reflects quality and sophistication. From the sleek and efficient elevator doors to the smooth […]
Read full articleBy KONE
July 31, 2024

At the SCA National Conference in 2018 I presented on Resilience and High-Level Dispute Resolution and in 2020, as part of the COVID-19 “hubbub”, I wrote an article on how […]
Read full articleBy Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
July 30, 2024

With more than 2.5 million Australian’s choosing apartment living, it’s important that strata managers and their communities get the support they need on their energy journey. Centralised Energy Services is […]
Read full articleOrigin Energy
July 17, 2024

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

Roscon is in the reporting field. Owners Corporation managers often ask us, once we provide a report, “Can you please give me a quote to complete these works?” Typically, the […]
Read full articleJoshua McDonald, Reporting Manager, Roscon Group
May 15, 2024

In the heart of Dubai, amidst its towering skyscrapers and visionary urban planning, the 2023 International Real Estate Community Management Summit (IRECMS) emerged as a pivotal event shaping the trajectory […]
Read full articleBy Grace Lawyers
April 10, 2024

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

As an industry emerges, organises and professionalises, it is natural for associations of professionals in those industries to emerge. Those professionals have shared interests such as sharing information, accrediting training […]
Read full articleBy SCA
February 19, 2024

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

Finding skilled, capable, and motivated staff has become an increasing challenge for Australian businesses, with the labour market at its tightest since the 1970s. What are the push and pull […]
Read full articleBy Macquarie Bank
February 18, 2024

While facing some difficulties with supply chains and other areas during COVID, the construction of residential apartment complexes continued relatively unabated and does so to this day. The demand for […]
Read full articleBy Active
December 12, 2023

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

Unexpected car breakdowns and repairs are inconvenient, frustrating, and stressful, especially when you have a busy day ahead. Regular servicing and maintenance prevent this, to ensure your car is always […]
Read full articleBy KONE
December 12, 2023

No capital. No need to raise owner levies. Challenge solved. Smart Urban Properties Australia (SUPA) recognise the challenge owners corporations and building managers have in maintaining and improving their buildings […]
Read full articleBy Supa
December 8, 2023