Community Insights

Cotality finds owner-occupier heavy unit areas outperform investor areas. Learn how Compass Strata helps Sydney buildings protect and grow value.

If you've been following the recent changes to Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) lending, you may have wondered what it has to do with apartments, strata schemes and property values. On the surface, it looks like a superannuation issue. In reality, it has the potential to influence who buys apartments, how quickly new developments get off the ground and, over time, the supply of new housing entering the market. It's unlikely this new policy change will send apartment prices into

Australia’s apartment market is entering a new chapter after the Federal Government confirmed major changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) concessions aimed at reshaping investor behaviour and improving housing affordability. The reforms, which will largely apply from 1 July 2027, are some of the most significant property tax changes in decades. Rather than removing investor incentives entirely, the Government is attempting to redirect investment away from ex

Living in strata can feel a bit like living in a well-choreographed dance where everyone is supposed to know the steps, but occasionally someone decides to freestyle in the middle of the routine. And that’s usually where things start to wobble. One of the most common misunderstandings in strata living is the quiet belief that there is an invisible team of “building fairies” who handle anything inconvenient. Leave rubbish beside the bin? Fairy job. Dump an old couch in the bas

Strata living continues to evolve across New South Wales, and in 2026 a new round of reforms has come into effect, from 1 April, that all apartment owners should understand. Whether you are on an exiciting path to purchased your first unit or have owned in a strata scheme for years, these changes are designed to improve transparency, financial planning, maintenance standards and accountability within apartment buildings. For many owners, strata legislation can feel confusing

Small apartments have a quiet advantage: they force us to be intentional. When space is limited, every decision carries more weight, and that’s where creativity begins. Clever storage isn’t about cramming more into cupboards. It’s about reshaping how a space works so it feels open, calm, and surprisingly generous. One of the most overlooked strategies in compact living is using height properly. Most people stop their storage at eye level, leaving an entire vertical canvas un