Maintaining a property isn't just about appearance it’s about protecting your investment, ensuring the safety of residents, and preventing expensive issues before they arise. In Australia, strata-titled properties come with their own complexities. Shared ownership, multi-residence layouts, and varied responsibilities mean that maintenance must be consistent, well-planned, and proactive. 

It’s the ultimate home upgrade the promise of sleek benchtops, whisper-quiet drawers, and maybe even a super fancy tap that does fizzy as well as boiling water on command. But in a strata scheme, it’s also the fastest way to send your committee members scurrying for their by-law binders.

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a practical way to reduce costs, improve comfort, and create a more liveable community. In strata and community title schemes, where dozens or even hundreds of people share facilities and resources, small changes can make a big difference.

Few things in strata life spark as much drama as parking. Forget soap operas the real action is over who owns that prized car space, mysterious garage, or bit of driveway. Here’s how to figure out who’s the boss of what, and why it matters to everyone from the most easy-going resident to the rule-book-clutching committee member. 

In simple terms, common property is everything in your strata building or complex that’s not part of your individual lot. It’s owned collectively by all owners and managed by the owners corporation (or body corporate in some states).