Strata Articles & Case Studies

AGM vs SGM: What’s the Difference for Victorian Owners Corporations? 
September 26, 2026
AGM vs SGM: What’s the Difference for Victorian Owners Corporations? 

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the mandatory annual meeting, while a Special General Meeting (SGM) can be called whenever an owners corporation needs to deal with something sooner,…

Why the Reports About Ace Body Corporate Management Matter for Owners Corporation Committees
September 03, 2026
Why the Reports About Ace Body Corporate Management Matter for Owners Corporation Committees

Published reports involving Ace Body Corporate Management have raised questions about transparency in contractor tendering and what Committees should verify before approving major works.

How We Helped a Complex Owners Corporation Realise It Needed More Than Day-to-Day Strata Management
August 05, 2026
How We Helped a Complex Owners Corporation Realise It Needed More Than Day-to-Day Strata Management

As Owners Corporations (OCs) become more complex, so do the decisions Committees are expected to make. Challenges that once seemed manageable can become harder to navigate as buildings grow…

What Can an Owners Corporation Refuse in Victoria?
August 03, 2026
What Can an Owners Corporation Refuse in Victoria?

Wondering if your OC can refuse air conditioning, pets, renovations or Airbnb? Understand what owners corporations in Victoria can and cannot refuse under the Owners Corporations Act 2006.

Building and Plumbing Administration and Enforcement Act 2026: What Owners Corporations Need to Know
July 29, 2026
Building and Plumbing Administration and Enforcement Act 2026: What Owners Corporations Need to Know

Building defects, plumbing issues and maintenance disputes have become an increasingly common part of strata living across Victoria.

How to Evaluate Your Current Strata Manager in Victoria
July 22, 2026
How to Evaluate Your Current Strata Manager in Victoria

Evaluating your strata manager helps determine whether they are meeting the needs of your Owners Corporation (OC) and performing their role effectively.

Fee Creep And Hidden Charges: How To Read Your Strata Invoices And Spot Waste
July 20, 2026
Fee Creep And Hidden Charges: How To Read Your Strata Invoices And Spot Waste

Strata fees often rise year after year without owners realising why. Learn how to read your strata invoices, identify hidden charges and keep your owners corporation’s finances under control.

Is the Body Corporate Responsible for Pest Control in Victoria?
July 16, 2026
Is the Body Corporate Responsible for Pest Control in Victoria?

If you live in a Victorian owners corporation (OC) property, pest control responsibilities are usually split between the OC and individual lot owners. In most cases, the OC is responsible…

Strata Manager Not Responding? Practical Steps Your Committee Can Take
July 13, 2026
Strata Manager Not Responding? Practical Steps Your Committee Can Take

When a strata manager stops responding, uncertainty quickly follows. Committees are left waiting on maintenance updates, financial information or agreed actions, often without clarity on what should happen next.

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