The New HomeBuilder Stimulus Package
The new HomeBuilder Scheme will provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home where the contract...
View ArticleRenovating a Strata Unit
With the introduction of the new Home Builder Scheme, there are now many of us who can’t wait to do a spot of renovating! There are 3 types of renovations for strata homes: cosmetic work, minor...
View ArticleWinter is Here, That Means it’s Mould Season
With the onset of winter, it’s natural that most of us will be reaching for our thicker doonas, blankets and heaters, however as we warm the inside of our apartments, we inevitably increase the...
View ArticleSetting up Mixed-Use Buildings for Strata Success
I’m sure we’ve all seen them on the high streets of our commercial districts – retail shops at street level, offices on the first couple of floors and apartments on the top levels. Mixed-use buildings...
View ArticleWhat Will Strata Administration Look Like Post COVID-19?
1. Meeting Procedures Unquestionably the greatest impact to Strata Administration will be the evolution in the conduct of Meetings, both general meetings and committee meetings. Although conducting...
View ArticleManaging Difficult Owners
It’s an unfortunate reality, but on occasions, owners attending strata meetings or when they send emails may let their emotions get the better of them. In an ideal world, we’d like to think that we can...
View ArticleWhat’s Ahead in 2021?
2020 was a particularly busy year for the strata sector. As with many industries, being forced into lockdown not only changed the way we work, but more importantly the manner in which services were...
View ArticleElectric Charge Stations in Strata
Many Aussies want to do their bit for the environment. And driving an electric vehicle is definitely one of those options! In 2035, around 27% of Australia’s new vehicle fleet could be electric, which...
View ArticleWhat to Know About Using Your Garage for Storage
While apartment-living offers many great advantages, storage space may be an issue. The garage provides an obvious and easy solution to storing that camping tent, snorkel gear or fold-up bed you only...
View ArticleVolunteering to Work on Common Property
As a result of more of us working from home due to COVID-19, interest in home renovations has increased. Those small redecoration projects that we’ve been putting off for years have suddenly become...
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