Strata Levies Guide 2019
To help you understand more about strata levies, we have prepared this Strata Levies Guide.Read More
Category: Strata Management
Difference Between Body Corporate and Strata Title?
It’s important to understand every element of strata life before you move in.Read More
Can you manage your strata yourself?
You can definitely manage your strata yourself.Read More
Strata Plumbing Issue: Who Is Responsible?
Who is Responsible for Plumbing Issues in A Strata Scheme? Visit now to know more about who is responsible for strata property repairs and maintenance.Read More
Strata Management Duties and Responsibilities in Australia
Strata managers (also known as “body corporate managers) are professionals who are responsible for the administration of owners corporations.Read More
How Much Does Strata Management Cost in Australia?
We understand you might have questions in relation to the cost of strata management. Here are responses to frequently asked questions.Read More
9 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Strata Management Company in Australia
To help you make the best decision, here are 9 factors to consider when choosing a strata management company in Australia.Read More
Apartment glut will lead to a 15 per cent price fall in some capital city areas
An apartment glut in some of Australia’s biggest cities has led oversupply and the risk of a sharp price fall. Read More
What Do I Own in my Strata Scheme and What is Common Property?
For any unit owner as part of a strata scheme, body corporate or owners corporation, the critical question is what is your unit (or lot) and what is common property. This will determined who is responsible for what and who pays. General Rule (subject to exceptions) The general rule applicable to the majority of strata schemes registered after 1 July 1974 is: The structures located on the solid thick line, such as, that shown above at the registration of the strata plan are common property. The ceiling , the structure of the floor including fixed tiles or floorboards, the electrical […]Read More
Self managed strata schemes: does your tradie have the right insurance?
Self-managing your strata scheme it’s important to check that the tradies you engage have the right insurance cover. It’s not hard. Just follow these steps. Make sure that you check that the company the tradie works for has public liability insurance. Simply getting a, “Yes I do!” from the tradesperson is not sufficient. You must ask them to provide you with a Certificate of Currency, which they can obtain from their insurer. Holger Schnabel, from Whitbread Insurance Brokers says, “Best practice is keeping a register of all of the tradespeople used by the Owners Corporation and note that a copy […]Read More