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Unexpected car breakdowns and repairs are inconvenient, frustrating, and stressful, especially when you have a busy day ahead. Regular servicing and maintenance prevent this, to ensure your car is always […]

In part due to the cost of living crisis and a focus on Australians struggling to pay bills and make ends meet, there has been a recent focus from strata […]

The cost of living crisis has swept across Australia in 2023 resulting in increased fuel and grocery costs, a string of interest rate rises, critical labour shortages, and soaring building […]

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, The Honourable Yvette D’Ath, has introduced the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation […]

The Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2022 (Amendment Act) became law on 9 May 2022, with most of the provisions commencing a year later […]

As population growth persists, so too does the demand and development high-density urban housing options. Accordingly, the size and scale of the strata community management industry is linked very closely […]

The Australian Federal Government is unlocking $1bn in finance as part of the Household Energy Upgrades Fund with residential strata-titled buildings targeted as part of the program. The fund is […]

Industry Issues pulls together some of the most interesting and important themes in the strata industry over the past few months. Emerging alternatives to traditional housing options As the housing […]

National SCA has been a heavy contributor to the ANZSCO reclassification process over the past months, specifically advocating for strata managers to be included as their own unit group under […]

This edition of Inside Strata brings you expert insights and the latest updates from our dynamic and thriving sector. At this time of year, teams across all regions are working […]

No capital. No need to raise owner levies. Challenge solved. Smart Urban Properties Australia (SUPA) recognise the challenge owners corporations and building managers have in maintaining and improving their buildings […]

Property peak body Strata Community Association (SCA) has released an industry first Strata Insurance Disclosure Best Practice Guideline that will improve strata insurance practices and outcomes for its members and […]

Australasia SCA has been focused on driving growth across all jurisdictions, expanding resources in order to provide the appropriate level of support, guidance and advocacy that is required to navigate […]

The 2022-2023 SCA Australasia Awards was held on 7 June 2023 in Darwin. We recognised and rewarded those who made a significant contribution to the Strata Industry. Congratulations to all […]

The strata manager role requires a unique mix of people and process skills according to new ‘Voice of the Strata Manager’ national research. It shows getting out and about for […]

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Psychosocial hazards are those factors that can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, […]

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 increasingly complex area of strata management involves placement of specialist strata insurance products. Strata is a unique model of property ownership. Insurance for “Common Property”, the owned and shared […]

For most people, returning home from a long day at work or a holiday away is something they look forward to. It’s their safe haven where they feel comfortable and […]