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In light of further developments published by Four Corners (ABC News), we at Strata Sense want to reiterate our unwavering commitment to ethical and transparent business practices in-line with our Client’s First value. As outlined in our previous note from March 2024, Strata Sense is committed to operating with the highest levels of ethical integrity. […]

It’s been a busy start to the year for strata managers, as reform after reform is introduced that concern strata living. Although inflation may have peaked, owners corporations with their annual budgeting cycles are often feeling the pinch more than anyone come AGM time. Here’s a round-up of what’s happening in the world of apartment

Readers may have seen an article recently on ABC News decrying unethical business practices in a large strata management firm. Sadly, such practices are well known in the industry and are more common than most consumers would expect. Strata Sense welcomes the spotlight being shone on such practices. We are here to provide a service

Insurance premiums for your strata plan putting the pressure on? Seeing increases of 20% or more per annum? Wondering why you are only able to get one renewal quote each year? There is no doubt that the placement of insurances for strata schemes has been getting progressively more difficult over the last few years, and

Tired of your strata manager not getting back to you, getting back to you with unhelpful responses, or (worst still) not even knowing who your appointed strata manager is from week to week? It might be time to review your strata management arrangements to ensure that your most important investment is being well looked after

Throughout 2022, deadlines came and deadlines went for the registration of strata scheme details with a new online portal called “Strata Hub”. Eventually, the government landed on a deadline for registration of 31 December for existing schemes, though this deadline was on the explicit basis that no fines would apply for failure to register until

  Strata living is undoubtedly a very different ownership experience to owning a free-standing house. Navigating strata laws along with the consultation process of co-owning can be daunting, and at times even intimidating. It makes sense that if you feel confident in your understanding of strata ownership that you will benefit more from the experience.

In accordance with s139 (1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 a by-law cannot be unjust, harsh, unconscionable or oppressive. What exactly does this mean? Oxford Dictionary defines the terms as: Unjust not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair Harsh cruel or severe Unconscionable not right or reasonable