Strata Professional

Litigation is increasing in Australia. We’ve become one of the most heavily litigated countries in the world, turning to legal action much quicker than ever before. However, with legal expenses […]

Navigating the complexities of strata living can be challenging, especially when dealing with difficult individuals. A rebarbative lot owner or a dysfunctional strata committee can create a hostile environment, impacting […]

Energy costs in Australia have risen steadily over the past decade, putting pressure on strata managers and committees to minimise expenses for owners. The reasons behind rising energy prices are […]

Well, another year gone. 2024 was a tumultuous year for strata and unfortunately not all good… But here we are in 2025, no limbs broken and no animals harmed… After […]

The strata industry has evolved rapidly. With half the population in Australia anticipated to live in strata by 2040, the responsibilities and demands on strata professionals have also grown. Traditionally […]

The Strata Community Association (SCA) has carefully reviewed the broad range of perspectives relating to the proposed amendments to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025, particularly the implications for existing […]

Strata Community Association (SCA), Australia’s leading voice for strata managers, lot owners, and industry stakeholders, is spearheading national reform to elevate professional standards across the strata management sector. This initiative […]

As the peak body representing the strata industry across Australia and New Zealand, Strata Community Association (SCA) recognises that meaningful progress in our sector requires a strategic, collaborative approach grounded […]

The Strata Community Association (SCA) is leading a national effort to drive real progress in financial transparency and accountability across the strata sector. With one in five Australians now living […]

Short term rentals (STRs) have become increasingly common in strata communities, presenting financial opportunities for property owners but also posing significant challenges to community cohesion, safety, and resident satisfaction.

The Strata Community Association (SCA) Australasia has cautiously welcomed the Labor Party’s recent $2.3 billion federal election energy pledge to subsidise household battery installations—but is calling for greater clarity around […]

Building defects can quickly become a financial and emotional burden for strata owners. With the boom in high-rise strata construction the reality is clear: the strata sector urgently needs stronger […]

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 […]

In a landmark win for consumer rights, a majority of the High Court of Australia handed down its judgment in Pafburn Pty Ltd & Anor v The Owners – Strata Plan […]

Over the last year or so as interest in sustainability for strata has grown through the installation of solar panels and reviews of the potential to retrofit EV Charging solutions, […]

Moving is a big deal, and a little preparation can make all the difference between a seamless transition and a stressful ordeal, especially when it comes to internet. Careful planning […]

The recent work health and safety (WHS) prosecution cases1 serve as a stark reminder of the importance of safety and compliance with WHS laws in strata complexes. A tragic fatality […]

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 […]

In recent years the strata insurance industry has witnessed an increase in claims from flooding, hail, bushfires and cyclone events. These events are becoming more frequent due to the impacts […]

Financial markets go through hard and soft cycles, where the point in the cycle signals the direction for premiums and availability of cover. Understanding the insurance cycle External factors like […]