Strata Stories

The release of the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into the Management of Strata Properties marks one of the most significant reviews of strata legislation and practice undertaken in the Territory […]

Residential strata buildings rely on elevators every day – and when lifts stop working, residents notice immediately. For strata managers, reliable lift performance is about more than convenience. It is […]

My journey in strata management began in the late 1990s, when most people had no idea what we actually did. It’s fair to say we weren’t seen as professionals—just someone […]

Separation or divorce reshapes life in ways people rarely expect, and one of the most immediate pressures is housing. Two people who once shared the cost of a single home […]

Oaks Shore Block 2 site, August 2022. Late last year, Brosnan’s Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort remediation project took home three awards at the 13th Biennial ACRA Awards, a feat only […]

Amanda Humble has recently joined DW Fox Tucker Lawyers as a Director in the firm’s commercial and property team. Amanda is on the Board of the Strata Community Association (SCA) […]

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 […]