Strata Professional

Ethics in Strata

Recently I attended the SCA National Conference in Darwin and was charged with the responsibility of doing a session on Ethics in Strata Management. Giving a solicitor such a topic […]

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By Colin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers

October 8, 2023

Strata managers ready to innovate and automate communications and workflows most likely to thrive in busy job, says new survey

The strata manager role requires a unique mix of people and process skills according to new ‘Voice of the Strata Manager’ national research. It shows getting out and about for […]

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By Jessica Kaye, Strata Industry Specialist, Asia Pacific, MRI Software

September 18, 2023

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Do you realise the extend of your duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015

At the best of times, body corporate and property management is a challenging business to be in. Constantly trying to manage various stakeholders, owners, tenants all whilst maintaining an asset […]

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Dakota Panetta, Solutions Group of Companies

July 18, 2023

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Psychosocial Hazards

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Psychosocial hazards are those factors that can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, […]

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Wal Dobrow Director - BIV Reports

June 26, 2023

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SCA (NZ) Committee Governance Reform and Education

New Zealand is about to embark in a new chapter in Strata Committee governance. Long awaited improvements to Committee operations will commence on Tuesday 9 May 2023, as part of […]

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Liza Fry-Irvine, Deputy President, SCA (NZ)

June 25, 2023

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Best Practice Disclosure Guidelines for Strata Insurance

An increasingly complex area of strata management involves placement of specialist strata insurance products. Strata is a unique model of property ownership. Insurance for “Common Property”, the owned and shared […]

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SCA

June 25, 2023

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Secrets to success: how to attract and retain top talent

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 […]

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By Macquarie Bank

June 24, 2023

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Bullying and Harassment in schemes

At the recent SCA Principals Night Off (April) that I attended we discussed the many changes and challenges since Covid 19, including bullying. In Jason Carlson’s articles and seminars about […]

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By Colin Grace, Partner - Grace Lawyers

June 24, 2023

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Building business value as operational costs soar

Australia’s strata industry is flourishing. The last two decades of growth is equivalent to the previous 40 years, with cumulative rather than cyclical growth, as each release of lots adds […]

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By Macquarie Bank

March 28, 2023

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SCA (WA) CHU 2022 Strata Community Awards

Support Team Member Award Sponsored by Energy-Tec Winner: Ivy Ling, Realmark Strata Runner-up: Sharon Martin, ESM Strata Finalists Joanna Dickson, Realmark Strata  Harrison Jones, Richardson Strata Management Services Ryan Schmidt, […]

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SCA (WA)

February 15, 2023

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Changes to the BUGT Act pass the Parliament

The Building Units and Group Titles and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (“2022 Act”) was passed by the Queensland Parliament on 8 November 2022. The 2022 Act was proclaimed on […]

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By Gary Bugden

December 4, 2022

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Strata Management in 2022 – A Perfect Storm & Proactive Management

When beginning my career in Strata Management all the way back in 2010, I could never have dreamed of the challenges which the industry would face over 10 years later […]

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An Original Essay by Amelia Causer

October 20, 2022

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A Rocky Horror Show-Strata in the Post Covid Era

The isolating Covid era has birthed hideous Monsters who dwell in an urban strata hell. These self-absorbed residents have contributed to a new madness – demanding emails, unreasonable expectations, and […]

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An Original Essay by Rochelle Hairman

October 20, 2022

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The Importance of Ethics in Debt Collection

An Original Essay by Chris Lagana Ethics are highly important in debt collection and can bring significant benefits to any business. Ethics are moral principles and standards that administer a […]

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October 20, 2022

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Your Body Corporate is a PCBU for Health & Safety Purposes Make a H&S Audit an Annual Operating Expense

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury in people of all ages (especially the elderly but all ages) in New Zealand. Falls can occur on stairs, […]

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Dakota Panetta, Business Development Manager - Solutions in Engineering

September 13, 2022

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Bridging the Gap – Perception of Strata as Owner versus Strata Manager

An Original Essay by Monique Holton 18 months ago, as an owner in strata and before commencing my role as a strata manager, if I had been asked to describe […]

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August 24, 2022

SCA (NSW) Professional Standards Scheme (PSS)

The introduction of the SCA (NSW) Professional Standards Scheme (PSS) on is the most important undertaking in SCA (NSW)’s 40-year history. The PSS offers our members’ and their clients a […]

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May 17, 2022

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Transforming Strata Careers: Moving to Professionalisation of Strata Management

An Original Essay by Anna MacMaster Winner of the SCA (Qld) 2022 Essay Award What makes strata management a desirable career for individuals? How did today’s successful strata managers make […]

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An Original Essay by Anna MacMaster Winner of the SCA (Qld) 2022 Essay Award

April 20, 2022

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Strata Has The Keys for Future Wellbeing

In creating a more liveable world for the growing proportion of Australians (currently 1 in 5 Australians live in strata) that elect to live in strata-titled properties such as apartment […]

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SCA

April 19, 2022

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Time for a quick Risk Management Review

With nearly all States adopting the harmonised Work Health and Safety legislation (other than Victoria), and with Western Australia commencing on 31 March 2022, it is opportune to quickly review […]

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Wal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports

April 7, 2022