Ensuring fire safety within strata complexes is a fundamental legislative obligation of an owners corporation. This responsibility transcends mere adherence to legal standards; it’s a critical safeguard against potentially catastrophic outcomes. Living in apartments requires a heightened awareness of how everyday activities and common household items can pose significant fire risks. Simple actions, often overlooked,...Read More→Read More

According to NABERS research, buildings use approximately 40 percent of the world’s energy and 20 percent of the world’s available drinking water. As a result, federal and state governments are focusing on reducing the environmental impacts of community living. However, while most of us recognise that we need to preserve our ecosystem, the problem remains...Read More→Read More

Packing tips Packing your valuable household contents with good quality packing materials will help ensure that they arrive in sound condition. Make sure you have the following items: Thick, sturdy boxes of various sizes Good quality packing tape Scissors Permanent marker pens Bubble wrap, butchers’ paper, newspaper and or linen to wrap delicate items Our...Read More→Read More

Current evidence suggests that novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Scientists found that coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) was detectable in aerosols for up to three hours, up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two to three days on...Read More→Read More

Public Health Orders are in place and affect what can be done in strata environments. NSW Fair Trading has issued guidelines for people living and working in strata schemes on how these Public Orders affect them. Below is a summary of the guidelines that affect the use of common property and repairs and maintenance recommendations...Read More→Read More

There is a six-month moratorium on residential tenancy evictions during COVID-19. The NSW Government is introducing an interim 60-day stop on landlords seeking to evict tenants due to rental arrears as a result of COVID-19, together with longer six-month restrictions on rental arrears evictions for those financially disadvantaged by COVID-19. New measures Coronavirus (COVID-19) has...Read More→Read More

The building manager, also known as a facilities manager, organises, controls and coordinates the strategic and operational management of buildings and facilities to ensure the proper and efficient operation of all its physical aspects, creating and sustaining safe and productive environments for residents. In residential buildings, this is typically conducted at all times of the...Read More→Read More

New residential tenancy laws started on 23 March 2020. Changes to the residential tenancy laws started on 23 March 2020, with amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (the Act) and the new Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019 (the new Regulation). What are the changes? The changes improve tenants’ renting experience while ensuring landlords can effectively...Read More→Read More

A property manager is someone hired to oversee the daily operations of a real estate investment for a landlord. They play an integral role in the success of the investment because have control over most aspects of the property and its tenants. Property managers ensure that the properties under their care operate smoothly, maintain their...Read More→Read More