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Crash Course into the world of Strata Part 1 & 2


Do Strata Levies Cover Your Council Rates?

Do Strata Levies Cover Your Council Rates?

18 Jul 2025 ∙ Strata Team

If you own a lot in a strata scheme in NSW, it's important to know what your strata levies cover ...

Do Insurance Policies Cover Roof Leaks?

Do Insurance Policies Cover Roof Leaks?

16 Jul 2025 ∙ Strata Team

Homeownership comes with its fair share of challenges, and one of the most concerning is dealing with roof leaks. As a crucial barrier protecting you from the elements, your roof's integrity is vital. ...

NSW Budget 2025-2026

NSW Budget 2025-2026

14 Jul 2025 ∙ Strata Team

Key Highlights, Insights & Implications for the Strata and Property Sector ...

Owners Corporations Can Include Cost Recovery

Owners Corporations Can Include Cost Recovery

18 Jun 2025 ∙ Strata Team

Gokani-Robins Pty Ltd v The Owners - Strata Plan No 77109 [2025] NSWCATAP 107 - In a key ruling for strata law in New South Wales, the NCAT Appeal Panel has affirmed that owner's corporations can lawfully ...

What NSW's New Pet Laws Mean for You from 19 May

What NSW's New Pet Laws Mean for You from 19 May

02 Jun 2025 ∙ Strata Team

From 19 May 2025, new laws in NSW will make it easier for tenants to request permission to keep pets in their homes - and harder for landlords to say no without good reason. ...

Door & Window Replacements Exempt

Door & Window Replacements Exempt

30 May 2025 ∙ Strata Team

Do Window and Door replacement projects fall under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) for Strata Schemes in NSW? The short answer? ...

Tree Cutting in NSW: A Guide to Which Trees You Can Remove Without Permission

Tree Cutting in NSW: A Guide to Which Trees You Can Remove Without Permission

19 Mar 2025 ∙ Strata Team

When it comes to maintaining your property in New South Wales, knowing the ins and outs of tree cutting regulations is essential. ...

NSW Solar for Apartment Residents Rebate

NSW Solar for Apartment Residents Rebate

07 Mar 2025 ∙ Strata Team

On Friday 28th February 2025, the prime minister launched the NSW solar for apartment residents rebate. $25m to be allocated as 50% co-funding to residential strata buildings in NSW ...

Resolving the Rumbles: Dealing with Complaints about your Strata or Building Manager

Resolving the Rumbles: Dealing with Complaints about your Strata or Building Manager

11 Feb 2025 ∙ Rod Smith

How do you resolve these rumbles and maintain a harmonious living environment for all? This article serves as your guide. ...

Proactive Solutions: The Critical Need for Main Switchboard Assessments in Strata Properties

Proactive Solutions: The Critical Need for Main Switchboard Assessments in Strata Properties

01 Dec 2024 ∙ Jesse Agamemnonos

In your strata complex, it's easy to focus on visible assets-lifts, painting, and gardens. These are front and centre, and their wear and tear often remind you
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Creating a Safe Haven: Essential Safety Checks for a Child-Friendly Strata Property

Creating a Safe Haven: Essential Safety Checks for a Child-Friendly Strata Property

16 Nov 2024 ∙ Rod Smith

Owning a strata property can be a rewarding investment, especially when it comes to raising a family. However, it's important to ensure that your strata property is a safe haven ...

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Special Levy in Strata

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Special Levy in Strata

11 Nov 2024 ∙ Rod Smith

Understanding the special levy in strata is essential to avoid any unexpected financial burdens ...

Understanding the Concept of a Capital Works Fund in Strata

Understanding the Concept of a Capital Works Fund in Strata

19 Aug 2024 ∙ Rod Smith

In the world of strata properties, a Capital Works fund is a term that often pops up. But what exactly does it mean? ...

Unraveling the Mystery: Determining Liability for Mould in Strata

Unraveling the Mystery: Determining Liability for Mould in Strata

09 Aug 2024 ∙ Rod Smith

When it comes to mould in a strata property, assigning liability can be a complex and elusive task. Who is responsible? The strata scheme or the individual unit owners? It's a question that often leaves property owners and tenants ...

Protecting Your Mail: Strategies to Prevent Mail Theft in Strata Communities

Protecting Your Mail: Strategies to Prevent Mail Theft in Strata Communities

25 Jul 2024 ∙ Rod Smith

As more people reside in strata communities, mail theft has become a concerning issue. Protecting your mail is essential to safeguard your personal information and prevent identity theft. In this article, we will exp ...

Understanding the Responsibility of Cleaning Gutters in a Rental Property: NSW Strata Guidelines

Understanding the Responsibility of Cleaning Gutters in a Rental Property: NSW Strata Guidelines

09 Jul 2024 ∙ Rod Smith

Are you a tenant in New South Wales and wondering who is responsible for cleaning the gutters in your rental property? Look no further! In this article, we will dive ...

Dealing with Noisy neighbours in Strata: A Guide to Making a Noise Complaint

Dealing with Noisy neighbours in Strata: A Guide to Making a Noise Complaint

16 May 2024 ∙ Rod Smith

Are you tired of dealing with noisy neighbours in your strata? If so, you're not alone. Living in close quarters with others can be challenging, especially when noise becomes a constant disruption ...

Taking a Stand: Addressing Bullying in Strata Communities

Taking a Stand: Addressing Bullying in Strata Communities

13 Apr 2024 ∙ Rod Smith

In today's society, bullying has become an unfortunate reality that affects people of all ages and in various settings. One place where it often goes unnoticed is within strata communities ...

The Strata Collective

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Sydney, NSW 2000

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Strata Community Australia Member

Winner of the
SCA NSW Strata Community Awards 2020
Medium Category

Congratulations to The Strata Collective and Principal, Rod Smith for winning such a prestigious award.

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