Strata Articles & Case Studies
Buying Off-The-Plan: 5 Owners Corporation Facts You Should Know
Buying off-the-plan can be an exciting way to secure a new, modern property, whether you’re a first home buyer, investor, or downsizer. But when you purchase into a…
Fire Safety and Lithium Battery Risks in Strata Buildings
Lithium batteries now power many everyday devices in apartment buildings, including e-bikes, scooters, laptops, power tools, and mobile phones. While convenient, these batteries also introduce a growing fire risk for…
Who is Responsible For Broken Windows in Strata
A cracked window in your strata building sounds simple, until someone has to pay for it. Is it the owners corporation’s problem? The lot owner’s? The tenant’s? The answer usually…
How we delivered a structured strata management transition for a SE Melbourne Commercial OC
In late 2024, a newly formed Committee representing a 60-lot commercial Owners Corporation in Melbourne’s South East initiated a review of its management arrangements. Facing major capital works…
How to Encourage Owners to Join and Engage with the Committee
You’ve been on the Committee for three years. The same two other owners show up. Everyone else has an excuse, or just doesn’t reply. You’re tired, and you’re starting to…
Top 7 Things That Committee Members Shouldn’t Have to Do
Over the past few months, we’ve had the privilege of speaking with numerous Committees across Victoria. One recurring question we hear is: “What should the Committee be doing, and what…
How to Resolve Parking Disputes in Strata
Parking disputes are one of the most common issues in strata communities across Victoria. Whether it is misuse of visitor bays, residents parking in allocated spaces, or blocked accessways, these…
What is a Strata Inspection Report in Victoria?
When buying or managing a strata property in Victoria, a strata inspection report gives you a clear picture of how the building is actually run. At Strata Management Consultants, we…
Can a Non-Owner Serve on a Strata Committee?
Strata Committees are made up of elected lot owners who represent the interests of all property owners within an owners corporation. Under Victoria’s Owners Corporations Act, only lot owners or…
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