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Strata managers serve as vital intermediaries and trusted advisors within the complex ecosystem of strata communities. Their role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities, including but not limited to interpreting […]

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 […]

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 […]

A little over a month ago, the ABC aired a story with allegations of excessive charging and conflicts of interest against a strata management firm, Netstrata. SCA has taken these […]

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, […]

Industry Issues pulls together some of the most interesting and important themes in the strata industry over the past few months. Light Electric Vehicles Light electric vehicles (LEVs) are battery […]

National In December 2023 SCA released an industry first Strata Insurance Disclosure Best Practice Guideline, seeking to improve strata insurance practices and outcomes for its members, consumers and the strata […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way we live and work, and its impact is being felt across industries and sectors, including the built environment and strata management. This article […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Members and Stakeholders, As always, we are delighted to present to you our quarterly edition of Inside Strata. It is hard to believe that we are already at this stage […]

Ann Shevill Memorial Essay Sponsored by Body Corporate Brokers Winner: Aleksandra Drapinska, Whittles Brisbane Finalists Anna MacMaster, Ace Body Corporate Management (Gold Coast South) Dakota Panetta, Solutions In Engineering Roberto […]

ACT Life Members Winner: Jan Browne & Nina Cannell Essay Award Sponsored by Maritex Commercial Winner: Kirrilly Gregerson, Vantage Strata Finalist Konika Elphick, First Choice Strata Support Team Member Award […]

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 […]

‘Industry Issues’ pulls together some of the most interesting and important themes in the strata industry over the past few months. Cost of Living The rising cost of living has […]