Community Insights

Understanding the distinction between common property and lot property is essential for strata owners to navigate their responsibilities effectively. This knowledge forms the foundation for clear delineation of duties between owners and the owners corporation, ensuring transparency and harmonious strata living. Common property is defined in the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 as follows: common property, in relation to a strata scheme or a proposed strata scheme, means a

Strata living, with its diverse communal spaces and shared responsibilities, thrives on effective management. Two key roles play vital parts in this ecosystem: Strata Managers and Onsite Building Managers. While their objectives align in fostering a harmonious community, their responsibilities and scopes differ significantly. It's common for roles to overlap in smaller communities due to budget constraints that make it impractical to hire an onsite building manager. In such c

Are you a new owner venturing into the realm of strata living in New South Wales (NSW)? Congratulations on your property acquisition! As you embark on this communal living journey, understanding the dynamics of strata living is crucial for a harmonious and fulfilling experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to help new owners navigate the intricacies of strata living. Understanding Strata Living: What is Strata Living? Strata living involves shared ownership of a property, ty

A Building Management Committee (BMC) is a specialised entity established within mixed-use developments, particularly in strata schemes with a diverse range of property uses (residential, commercial, retail, etc.) within the same building or development. Unlike traditional strata committees, a BMC committee, made from representatives from the strata plans that make up the development, is created to address the unique challenges posed by mixed-use developments. The Basics of B

Living in a strata community offers many benefits, but what happens when the harmony is disrupted, and an owners corporation finds itself unable to function effectively? In New South Wales (NSW), the solution lies in compulsory strata management. In this blog post, we'll explore the intricacies of compulsory strata management, its triggers, and how it serves as a remedy for dysfunctional strata communities. Understanding Compulsory Strata Management: Compulsory strata managem

Considering a switch in strata management? Whether it's slow communication, financial transparency, unactioned repairs or the ownership group just feels like it's time for a change, you're not alone, and the process is more straightforward than most committees expect. This guide walks you through changing strata managers in NSW step by step: the legal requirements under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, notice periods, general meeting rules, the handover, realistic time