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 […]
Hygiene is Always Important in Common Spaces: 3 Tips to Help Manage
Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene standards of common spaces is important for every strata property. Of course, hygiene was a huge focus for most of us at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, but it’s easy to fall back into old habits. And with flu season hitting us harder than ever, people will certainly appreciate […]
Keep These 4 Considerations in Mind When Using Your Stata Apartment Balcony
Knowing what you can and can’t do on your strata apartment balcony can mean the difference between adhering to or breaching your strata by-laws. Here’s what you need to know about strata balconies. Who is responsible for the balcony? When working out what you can and can’t do on a strata apartment balcony, you need […]
7 Tips to Boost Wellbeing and Productivity Working from Home
Telstra and Westpac are the latest companies to encourage staff to work from home, just a few months after some of them returned to the office. Working from home for extended periods can leave employees feeling socially and professionally isolated. When people work from home, they have fewer opportunities to interact and acquire information, which […]
4 Tips to Keep Your Strata Community Healthy This Flu Season
Since we were kids, we’ve been taught to wash our hands regularly, cover our mouths while coughing and keep our hands away from our faces if we’ve touched public surfaces. However, since Covid-19 arrived, we’ve had a serious refresher on these basic hygiene tips. The pandemic has certainly made people think twice about communal health, […]
4 Ideas to Build an Environmental Oasis on Your Balcony
As our society is becoming more environmentally aware, we’ve come to realise the importance of creating eco-friendly green spaces in urban environments. Not only is it beneficial to the planet to build environmentally friendly solutions and create green spaces in urban settings, but it’s also important for our own physical and mental health. Think about […]
Are You Eligible to Claim These 5 WFH Expenses at Tax Time?
Working from home has quickly become the new norm and, as a result, the way we work is rapidly changing. As more people continue to work from home, new information and ideas are being explored, and priorities are changing. The pandemic has seen the rise in popularity of the home office and having office equipment […]
3 Core Considerations for Creating a Communal Herb and Vegetable Garden
Community gardens are incredibly beneficial for strata properties and their residents. Not only do they improve the overall health and morale of residents, but they can also help increase the value of your strata property in the long term. Community gardens are quickly becoming popular amongst urban strata properties as they improve the air quality, […]
