Strata Stories

They say that Strata and Community Management is like the fourth level of government and that new employees to the industry can burn out in as little as two to […]

Strata is a tough gig. Most people in this industry know at least one person (if not more) who has left strata due to the demands it had on them […]

Ned Kelly, Australia’s legendary bushranger, has long been a symbol of the age-old conflict between individual rights and societal order. Renowned for resisting oppressive forces and advocating for personal freedoms, […]

In the quirky world of strata management, the mental health struggles faced by these unsung heroes can sometimes be as baffling as trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions. Strata […]

We all have those challenging days where a client says or does something that stays with us long after we have left the office. It might be a difficult conversation, […]

Toxic digital behaviour is an issue beyond today’s outlook on the lives of our owners, committees, and work colleagues. Aside from the fast pace and unrealistic expectations of constant availability […]

An Original Essay by Jason Nash There are two words when put together that will instantly make any body corporate manager in Australia audibly groan and close their eyes as […]

An Original Essay by Ali Qamar The Strata Industry has traditionally struggled to attract new talent to its fold. It is widely accepted that strata management can often be a […]

An Original Essay by Stephanie Toft — 2022-2023 SCA Australasia Essay Award Winner I remember it like it was yesterday; I went to my senior manager’s office to discuss my […]

An Original Essay by Nathan Land Competition through lowering the management fees per lot. It is the most common (and in some cases easiest) way for Body Corporate Management companies […]

An Original Essay by Tarnee Lamb Picture this: Two buildings, the first in stage one and the second in stage two. Same design, same building materials…but two very different sets […]

An Original Essay by Zena Selvalogan As a young 21-year-old studying international business in London, I dreamt of owning my own business and a glamourous life as an internationally renowned […]

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

Industry issues pulls together some of the most interesting and important stories and issues happening in the strata industry over the past few months. Property and Housing Affordable Housing Australia […]

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 […]

Engaging a great service company can be tricky. There can be unforeseen risks you may inadvertently take on when you select your service providers. Hard working Facility and Strata managers […]

Is the humble rubbish chute overlooked as an important building asset? Last week I got a call from one of my new building managers – she was distraught, telling me […]

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 […]

An Original 2021 Essay by Clare Warburton At 1:25am on Monday June 24th 2021, 98 people lost their lives when the Champlain Towers South in Miami partially collapsed. The incident […]

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 […]