Living in a two-lot strata scheme can be simple until you hit a roadblock trying to make a decision. The good news? With a little planning and good communication, it’s possible to keep things smooth and stress-free.  

Here are 5 easy ways to avoid conflicts: 

Most people buying real estate in Australia have never heard of Company Title and that’s not because it’s outdated. It’s simply less common and often overshadowed by the Torrens Title system we all know so well. Under Torrens Title, once a property transfer is registered, the ownership is guaranteed by the state. It’s clear, modern, and reliable.

But Company Title offers something a little different and, in some situations, something surprisingly useful.

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.

There’s no denying it: life’s better with a furry friend. Pets bring companionship, comfort, and joy but they also bring fur, odours, paw prints, and the occasional mess. In an apartment, where space is limited and you share walls (and plumbing!) with your neighbours, cleanliness takes on a whole new level of importance.

With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas being the peak times for parcel deliveries to apartment buildings it’s an issue throughout the year. Unfortunately, so too are incidents of missing or stolen packages particularly in strata buildings where deliveries are often left in unsecured foyers, entranceways or common areas.

If you’ve ever wondered what strata managers actually do all day (apart from politely declining to unblock your kitchen sink), buckle up. The truth is, being a strata manager is part admin, part diplomat, part financial controller, part psychologist and part professional cat-herder. It’s not glamorous, but it’s never boring.

What Is Strata Title? A 60-Year Evolution of Shared Property Ownership

Selling an apartment in a strata scheme is a different experience. Buyers aren’t just purchasing a home, they’re buying into a community. Understanding what buyers are looking for can make a significant difference to your sale. 

The Tribunal made orders for the owner of a lot (the “Respondent”) to restore or replace the carpet or floor coverings that they had installed throughout their lot due to the excessive noise this renovation caused to the lot below (the “Applicant”).

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.

Retirement is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy your hobbies, travel, and spend time with family and friends. But for many Australians, the upkeep of a traditional house, lawns to mow, gutters to clean, fences to repair, can quickly become a burden.

Choosing the right strata managing agent can make or break the smooth running of a strata scheme. A good agent takes the stress out of compliance, meetings, levies, and maintenance….

(A fast, fuss-free guide to meeting records for strata and community schemes) 

Taking minutes doesn’t need to be a headache or take all night. Whether you’re in a self-managed strata or community scheme, or just an active committee who undertake their own meetings, the aim is simple: record what was decided and who will do it. That’s it. Minutes are not a novel; they’re a record. 

Asbestos was once a popular building material because it was durable, fire-resistant, and affordable. It was commonly used in roofing, flooring, insulation, and even bathroom walls. The health risks come from inhaling asbestos fibres, which can cause serious illness

General meetings are where big decisions get made, budgets, by-laws, repairs, and even litigation. If there’s something you want the scheme to decide on, the way to make it happen is by putting forward a motion….

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. 

Once upon a time, if you wanted to attend a strata meeting, it meant hauling yourself at 6:30 pm on a wet Tuesday night into a community hall, library room, or down in the basement carpark (with you skipping back and forth to keep the sensor light on). Then came COVID-19, Zoom, Teams, Skype and the age of virtual everything. But what about strata meetings? Can you legally meet online? And are the rules the same in every state? 

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”),

Running a strata scheme involves many decisions from approving budgets to authorising repairs or updating by-laws. These decisions are usually made through voting at general meetings or by written/electronic ballot. But here’s the catch: if the voting process isn’t handled properly….

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).