Community Insights

Living in a strata community is a bit like living in a small, ever-evolving democracy. Every owner has a voice, every vote carries weight, and just like in any democratic system, the majority decides the direction the community takes. It’s an empowering structure, but it can also test our patience and perspective when decisions don’t go the way we’d hoped. Disagreements are normal. People arrive with different priorities, personal histories, and expectations. That mix is what

When you own a property in a strata complex, you become part of a shared community, one where responsibility for repairs and maintenance is divided between individual owners and the owners corporation. In practice, that division isn’t always clear. Questions often arise about who should repair a leaking balcony, repaint window frames, or replace a broken bathroom fan. To bring some much-needed clarity, the NSW Government introduced the Common Property Memorandum, a document t

NSW’s $1B Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee could unlock a wave of new Sydney apartments. What it means for owners, strata communities, and the future of property.

I read the recent news about Sydney apartment owners being slugged with special levies of up to $220,000 to replace flammable cladding, and I couldn’t help but feel that familiar sinking feeling in my stomach. It brought back memories of my own experience a few years ago when I discovered my investment property was caught up in the cladding mess. Our building, like so many others, had cladding that was considered completely compliant at the time of construction. The builder f

10 clever tips and tricks to warm up your space (and yourself) this winter without breaking the bank

Mindfulness in apartment living means being aware of how your actions affect neighbours and helps create a respectful, harmonious, and inclusive community.