If you’re a strata treasurer or committee member in a self-managed scheme, you probably handle payments to regular contractors like cleaners, gardeners, or maintenance trades. But what happens when one of them suddenly sends an invoice with different bank account details?

A realistic budget is more than just numbers on a page. It keeps your property maintained, ensures legal compliance, and prevents nasty surprises…..

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or adding to your property portfolio, knowing how strata fees work can help you make better decisions and avoid financial surprises.

A key reform taking effect on 27 October 2025 involves updated provisions for debt recovery and payment plans under the Strata and Community Schemes legislation.

If you live in an apartment building, townhouse, or duplex, you live a little closer to your neighbours than those in standalone houses, which can mean dealing with noise and privacy concerns…

Levies are a fundamental aspect of community and strata living, but when these levies become unreasonably high, they can place a significant financial strain on property owners.

Running a self-managed scheme is a great way to save on management fees and stay directly involved in how your building is run. But with that independence comes responsibility especially when it comes to keeping proper records. 

Good record-keeping isn’t just a legal requirement under strata and community scheme laws in every Australian state and territory it’s also your best defence against disputes, confusion, and headaches down the track. 

Here’s a simple guide for small, self-managed schemes.