Strata Professional

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

With many of us now working and learning from home, being connected to a fast and reliable internet network is no longer a nice-to-have but a must-have. We’ve all experienced […]
Read full articleBy nbn
April 10, 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

Expanding urbanisation in Australia has led to a surge in the use of construction materials such as Aluminium Composite Panels (ACPs) in apartment complexes. Since the 1970s, ACPs had been […]
Read full articleBy CHU
April 10, 2024

Strata insurance is compulsory. So, the ongoing challenging insurance market and cost- of-living pressures mean it’s crucial to spend time buying your insurance protection wisely. The outlook for 2024 There’s […]
Read full articleBy BCB
April 10, 2024

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. This article leads on from my earlier article on Making your Scheme Competitive to Insurers […]
Read full articleBy Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports
April 10, 2024

Local Utility Networks, also known as embedded networks and bulk/centralised hot water networks, should be a fantastic asset for Owners Corporations (OC’s). They have the potential to earn an ongoing […]
Read full articleBy Active
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

Australia’s climate presents unique challenges for strata buildings. From scorching summers to torrential rains and hailstorms, it’s essential for Strata Managers, Insurance Brokers, and property owners to be well-prepared for […]
Read full articleBy CHU
February 19, 2024

We’re exposed to many types of risk in our lives. Our attitude to risk is often referred to as our “risk tolerance” and in the insurance world, the term “risk […]
Read full articleBy BCB
February 19, 2024

The adage “Better Done than Perfect” holds significant value, particularly when coupled with the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). Leveraging AI to Enhance Strata Management Communication and to Reduce […]
Read full articleBy Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports
February 18, 2024

On 20 September 2023, PATRIZIA Infrastructure acquired a 100% stake in Active Utilities on behalf of Australian superannuation fund client, Prime Super. This acquisition sees PATRIZIA Infrastructure manage Australia’s largest […]
Read full articleBy Active Utilities, partnered with Savant Energy
February 18, 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

An additional 700,000 eligible apartments in 50,000 strata complexes become ready to connect. It’s difficult to believe that just ten years ago the nbn® network didn’t exist – but now […]
Read full articleBy nbn
February 18, 2024

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) are a set of 17 goals, embraced globally, which outline a vision for a fairer, greener future. They cover important world issues, […]
Read full articleBy CHU
December 12, 2023