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Productivity and Time-Saving Hacks Every Strata Manager Should Know

Strata management is a fast-moving, people-focused profession where no two days look the same. Between committee meetings, owner emails, compliance deadlines, phone calls, and maintenance issues, even the best software systems can only go so far. True efficiency comes down to how individual managers organise themselves how they plan, prioritise, and protect their time.

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Who Owns What? Untangling Parking Property Mysteries in Strata 

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. 

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Compulsory Management, Strata Disputes, About Strata, Strata Legislation Tom Bacon | CEO, Strata Title Lawyers Compulsory Management, Strata Disputes, About Strata, Strata Legislation Tom Bacon | CEO, Strata Title Lawyers

Governance, Not Grievance: When Can a Compulsory Strata Manager Be Appointed?

I If you've ever sat through a tense strata committee meeting, you’ll know that disagreements are part and parcel of strata living. Disputes over budgets, by-laws, lawn arrangements, or even flowerpots are not uncommon. But when those disagreements turn into Tribunal proceedings seeking the appointment of a compulsory managing agent under section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (“SSMA”),

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Strata Living, Buying & Selling Strata, About Strata, FAQs Jessica Rippon | Founder & Director | Construction Legal Strata Living, Buying & Selling Strata, About Strata, FAQs Jessica Rippon | Founder & Director | Construction Legal

Why a Records Search is Essential When Buying

Buying an apartment, townhouse or a community title property can be exciting, but it’s also a major financial commitment. Beyond inspecting the property itself, one step many buyers overlook is the record search, [also termed a ‘strata search’]. This is a simple yet powerful tool that can protect you from unexpected costs and headaches down the track.

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