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 […]
How Can Strata Buildings Prepare for the Electric Vehicle Revolution?
While uptake of electric vehicles has been slower than some would like in Australia, attention is slowly turning towards them. With a stronger focus on reducing carbon emissions, Australians are coming around to the idea of going electric. The recent surge in fuel prices also plays a major factor in this, with many people struggling […]
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 […]
Our Top 6 Etiquette Tips For Being The Perfect Apartment Neighbour
As fabulous as apartment living is, it’s important to be considerate to those who live around you. You don’t want to find yourself in a living situation that is similar to the infamous, unpleasant neighbour in Friends, Mr Heckles. We’ve come up with our top etiquette tips for being the perfect apartment neighbour. Turn […]
Strata Owners, find out more: Covid-19, the Health Orders and the Impact You
1.Masks A mask must be worn at all times when people are on common property. This includes in lifts, lobbies, hallways, garbage rooms, car parks and when accessing facilities such a gyms, libraries, and meeting rooms. This health order applies to all people using the common property. Residents, visitors, cleaners and emergency trades. As this […]
We’re Launching a Podcast!
You know how there a million podcasts created by business ‘experts’ and mostly they have all these amazing suggestions that don’t really translate in the reality of a new business? Well, we’ve started something different. Our podcast, More Than Business, brings you on the journey with us. Starting a new business isn’t easy, can be […]
