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For owners and residents, fast and reliable internet connectivity is increasingly front of mind. Why should I think about nbn right now? Many strata buildings were initially connected to the […]

CHU’s new 2026 Strata Index highlights a significant opportunity for strata professionals to make their value more visible to owners. In strata management, much of the work that matters most […]

Since 1 July 2026, significant reforms introduced by both the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) have come into effect for embedded networks across […]

We all know that life has gotten a bit more expensive lately, and the construction industry is certainly no exception. If you’ve tried to book a tradie or buy building […]

Climate change may be intensifying more rapidly than governments, financial institutions and insurance markets anticipated*. This is heightening concerns about the readiness and resilience of our insurance capacity and the […]

Delegating authority within a strata scheme can improve efficiency, but it also carries legal risk if done incorrectly. This article explores how an Owners Corporation can lawfully delegate functions to […]

Insights from the CHU 2026 Strata Index CHU’s 2026 Strata Index highlights a significant opportunity for strata professionals to make their value more visible to owners, and maintenance could be […]

For many strata managers, the phrase “embedded network tender” signals complexity, regulatory issues, risk, and costly third-party consultants. But what if that assumption is no longer true? Across Australia, more […]

Living in strata is becoming increasingly common across Australia, driven by the affordability, convenience and access to established infrastructure. However, with shared walls and shared amenities comes a complex framework […]

Here’s what you need to know Sustainability in strata is increasingly understood as more than an environmental objective. While emissions reduction and climate targets remain important, sustainability in a strata […]

The buildings you manage may now have nbn full fibre connections available for a better broadband experience. This is great news, as nbn accelerated the speeds on some of its […]

2026 will again demand a careful balance to navigate market change driven by technological advances, unpredictable weather events and evolving customer expectations. We believe these five key forces will shape […]

For many Strata Committees, the journey toward sustainability is often viewed through a narrow lens: solar panels and recycling bins. A properly prepared 10-year plan should include a “Betterthan-Like” replacement, […]

The 2026 Macquarie Business Banking strata benchmarking study is a portrait of an industry at a crossroads. While the sector has demonstrated consistent growth, an underlying challenge of shrinking profitability […]

I started Grace Lawyers on 1 November 2005. Apart from the trials and tribulations of being in business, what has changed in the strata industry since then? Looking through my […]

Our 2025 CHU Strata Index findings reveal a significant opportunity for strata professionals to play a stronger role as educators, particularly around attitudes towards property maintenance. What did we uncover? […]

Australia’s digital future is evolving, and your community is part of the journey. The nbn Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) network is currently being upgraded to deliver a more reliable nbn […]

After more than four decades immersed in the world of Australian strata and community schemes, I’ve seen a wide range of behaviour from the good, the bad, and the slightly […]

Many people are desensitised to the continued warnings about cyber threats. But cybercrime isn’t something that happens to someone else. It could happen to you, whether you’re an individual, a […]

The future of energy transition in strata residential buildings will soon be a practical reality, not just a policy debate. By 2026, federal strategies, state rebates, increased battery adoption, and […]