Articles & Insights
Quick and useful reads covering all things strata.
Red Flags That Your Owners Corporation Needs a New Manager
Recurring communication, maintenance and administration problems may be signs your current strata manager is no longer the right fit. Here is what Committees should look for before considering a change.
How an Owners Corporation Committee Works
Knowing Committee roles isn’t just about following the law, it’s about making decisions efficiently. With clear roles, you can act confidently and avoid unnecessary back-and-forth. For example, a Committee might spend weeks debating which contractor…
Strata Management Fees Comparison QLD: How to Compare Quotes Properly
Strata management fees in QLD are not difficult to find, but they are often difficult to compare. If you have reviewed multiple quotes and felt unsure which one represents…
Strata Committee Powers: What You Can and Can’t Do
Most Committees do not realise they have stepped outside their authority until something goes wrong. The line between what a strata Committee can approve and what…
10 Key Changes to Victoria’s Strata Laws
Strata laws and expectations continue to evolve, and many buildings are still adjusting to the major reforms introduced in 2021. The Victorian government also launched a formal review of the…
How to Change Strata Managers in Victoria (Step-by-Step)
Key takeaways In Victoria, an owners corporation can usually change strata managers by passing an ordinary resolution. This can be done by the Committee or at a general meeting. Before…
How to Compare Strata Companies in Victoria
For volunteer Committees, the challenge isn’t deciding whether to compare strata companies, it’s finding the right way to do it without consuming time they simply don’t have. In practice, proposals…
How to Find the Right Strata Manager for Your Building
Finding the right strata manager can shift from a simple search into a far more considered decision than expected. How do you know if a provider is genuinely the right…
How to Change Strata Managers in Australia
Changing strata managers in Australia is possible, but it is not a simple or informal decision. Across Australia, strata schemes operate under legislative frameworks and governance processes that require…
How to Compare Strata Managers
For many Owners Corporation (OC) Committees, choosing a strata manager can feel like navigating a series of proposals that all promise similar outcomes. Each company may offer comparable services,…
How to Improve Transparency in an Owners Corporation
The day to day operation of an Owners Corporation (OC) is not defined solely by meetings, budgets and compliance. It is shaped by how decisions are made and how openly…
How to Improve Communication in an Owners Corporation
In most strata schemes, communication is constant. It occurs every day through the routine workings of the Owners Corporation (OC) and the Committee. Despite this, communication remains one of the…