Strata Professional
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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February 15, 2023
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 […]
Read full articleBy Gary Bugden
December 4, 2022
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 […]
Read full articleAn Original Essay by Amelia Causer
October 20, 2022
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 […]
Read full articleAn Original Essay by Rochelle Hairman
October 20, 2022
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 […]
Read full articleOctober 20, 2022
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, […]
Read full articleDakota Panetta, Business Development Manager - Solutions in Engineering
September 13, 2022
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 […]
Read full articleAugust 24, 2022
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 […]
Read full articleMay 17, 2022
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 […]
Read full articleAn Original Essay by Anna MacMaster Winner of the SCA (Qld) 2022 Essay Award
April 20, 2022
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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April 19, 2022
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 […]
Read full articleWal Dobrow, Director, BIV Reports
April 7, 2022
NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler has warned strata communities against cutting corners in the remediation of older buildings. Mr Chandler has reportedly described the remediation sector as “potentially being bit […]
Read full articlePaynter Dixon
April 5, 2022
The pandemic has transformed many industries. And strata businesses are no exception. Most have emerged from the uncertainty of the last two years stronger than ever – with renewed positivity […]
Read full articleMacquarie Bank
April 5, 2022
Strata and Community titles are the largest growing type of development across Australia. All States & Territories are experiencing growth in most sectors of the market (residential, industrial, commercial, retail […]
Read full articleColin Grace, Partner, Grace Lawyers
April 4, 2022
We are living in an increasingly hi-tech world. Every day new security products are being created and marketed to us, the pace of these new products can be overwhelming. Today’s […]
Read full articleAdam Walsh, General Manager, Brave Security
February 23, 2022
An Original Essay by Rochelle Hairman Winner of the SCA (NSW) 2021 Essay Award “Th’ abuse of greatness is when it disjoins remorse from power” – William Shakespeare: The oppression […]
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An Original Essay by Alan Short Winner of the SCA (SA/NT) 2021 Essay Award Is compliance with the written requirements of the law enough? This is the question that I […]
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An Original Essay by Sharon Martin Winner of the SCA (WA) 2021 Essay Award Demonstrating your commitment to developing your employees comes with many benefits, including increased staff retention, company […]
Read full articleJanuary 17, 2022
Driven by the global megatrends of sustainable development, urban densification and connected technology, Australasia’s strata industry is facing a period of significant change and opportunity. SCA defines sustainable development as […]
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January 15, 2022
Industry news pulls together some of the most interesting and important stories in the strata industry over the past few months. Apartment buildings race to retrofit electric vehicle chargers Domain, […]
Read full articleJanuary 6, 2022