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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 […]

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 (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Cth) and […]

Conducting regular building valuations for your strata property is extremely important. If you haven’t had a building valuation in the past 3 years, there is a high chance your building […]

Are you at risk? Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. They’re a hot topic of discussion. Found in common household items like mobile phones, laptops, e-scooters and power tools, these batteries are key […]

The 2023-2024 SCA Australasia Awards was held on 5 July 2024 in Sydney. We recognised and rewarded those who made a significant contribution to the Strata Industry. Congratulations to all […]

SCA Australasia The preparation of the 2024 SCA Australasian Strata Insights Full Report is underway, with its release anticipated later this year. This report will provide valuable insights into the […]

Housing shortages and building targets Housing affordability and supply is a central issue in every state and territory and critical to the federal government’s agenda. The New National Housing Accord […]

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 […]

President’s Award Congratulations to: Scott Bellerby, B Strata Lifetime Achievement Award Congratulations to: Jake Kneebone, ESM Strata Senior Strata Community Manager Award Sponsored by Lync Insure Congratulations to Award Winner: […]

Senior Strata Community Manager Award Sponsored by HPG Insurance and Maintenance Works Congratulations to Award Winner: Tony Johnson, Stratarama Finalist Carman Adams, Strata Data Essay Award Sponsored by QIA Group […]

Honorary Life Member Congratulations to Andrew Whitelaw Honorary Life Member Congratulations to Tim Graham Honorary Life Member Congratulations to Peter Scott Senior Strata Community Manager Award Sponsored by CHU Underwriting […]

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 […]