Sustainable Strata Buildings: The Benefits of a Green Vertical Wall
Sustainability is something that’s on most people’s minds lately. So, how can you make your strata building more sustainable for the future? While there are many ways to achieve this, one popular method is using green vertical walls. It’s something that everybody can enjoy, and there are plenty of benefits aside from just being environmentally […]
How to Welcome New Strata Neighbours This Year (Without the Awkwardness)
Many strata properties experience a revolving door of new residents each year. There may be new lot owners or rental tenants moving in and out. It’s always nice to feel welcomed when moving to a new area, especially a strata environment that can be quite close-knit and connected. Here are some ideas for making new […]
5 Tips for Resolving Visitor Parking Abuse in Strata Communities
Parking spaces in a strata environment are always a touchy subject. Every building is different, so the parking rules and the number of available spaces are always varied. For example, an apartment building may have underground parking or secure areas that can’t be accessed without a key card. However, it’s visitor parking that is most […]
How Can I Switch Strata Management? The 4 Steps Involved
There are many reasons that your Owners Corporation may want to switch to a new strata manager. It could be due to slow communication, lack of transparency on financial matters, inadequate experience or consistent errors. Any of these issues can be quite serious, and it’s worth looking around for better management if you’re faced with […]
The 3 Signs That There May Be Issues with Your Strata Financial Management
The financial status of your strata scheme isn’t just about the dollars and cents available for repairs and maintenance. The reality is strata finances can have a huge impact on the overall success of the scheme or building. Firstly, most people do their research before buying into strata. If the finances don’t look good, buying […]
3 Ideas To Keep Your Kitchen Sustainable in A Strata Living Environment
So many people are looking for ways to be more self-sufficient and sustainable, no matter where they live. Plus, with the cost of living always on the rise, it makes sense to try and find cheaper ways of doing things that are also great for the environment. Let’s take a look at some of the […]
How to Navigate Conflict Resolution Within Your Strata Community
A strata community is usually a great place to live. Most people respect and follow the by-laws, allowing everybody to live in relative peace and harmony. However, if that sounds too good to be true, it’s because it is. In any strata environment, there will inevitably be disputes from time to time, even if they’re […]
Can I Lease My Strata Apartment Out on a Short-Term Basis?
Strata apartments are owned and inhabited by all sorts of people. On the whole, you’ll find people own their apartments and live in them. However, there are investors who buy a strata property and use it for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb. There are also people who rent from investor owners and those who use […]
Unpacking the Apartment Undersupply in Sydney: What You Need to Know
With a degree of turmoil in the property market at the moment, Sydney finds itself in somewhat of a stalemate surrounding apartment availability. Developers, investors and buyers are seemingly caught in a state of flux, which is understandable when looking at the risks in the apartment market at the current time. However, there may be […]
The Best Vegetables and Herbs to Plant in Your Strata Garden or Balcony this Spring and Summer
Many strata communities have implemented community gardens in recent years, but even if yours hasn’t yet, now might be just the time to start. Spring and summer are always great seasons for growing all types of vegetables and herbs, so if you’ve been putting off that community garden for a while, it’s time to get […]
