Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena Van Aalst joins me this week as we lament frustrating tribunal backlogs and consider what happens when your compulsory management orders expire ON the hearing date. Plus, two wins that prove it's not all bad news. Full episode out this week.

"No one else can use it, so it can't be worth much." Strata valuer Darren Keen hears that line a lot. On the podcast this week, he explains why that’s usually wrong. We get into how common property is really valued, and what that means for owners and committees when each is aiming for a fair price. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: @Tim Sara explains why he started @Sara Strata, what he’s doing differently, and why he thinks the current model of strata management is preventing strata managers from doing their best work. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena joins me for the week’s wins and challenges, including a creative committee looking to sidestep the Act’s eligibility requirements, and the strata manager who wants it both ways. Full episode out this week. 

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: @Reena joins me for the week’s wins and challenges, including a creative committee looking to sidestep the Act’s eligibility requirements, and the strata manager who wants it both ways. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Danielle, a member of our online community, shares her experience owning in a large, mixed-use scheme, with a noisy retail tenant settled in downstairs. Danielle explains how education, persistence, and a willingness to investigate helped her committee stand up for its residents. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: I sit down with Dominic Dodwell of Valen Projects, who explains the impact of AS 1851 on NSW strata buildings, including what owners should now expect from the routine servicing of their building’s fire protection systems. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena and I are back on the pod for 2026: lamenting the strata overwhelm (already), encouraging owners to look closely at the fees their strata manager is charging, and celebrating our recent wins. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena Van Aalst and I are calling out a common misunderstanding of proxy holders, and recapping the importance of correctly applying committee election procedures. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Edwina Feilen from @Asset Inspect joins me to share some simple, proactive steps that owners corporations can take right now to secure better cover and fairer premiums. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena and I address the confusion around NSW’s new laws regulating the recovery of strata levies and the implementation of payment plans. What can you really charge for? Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: SCA’s new campaign urges owners to think twice before hiring a strata manager - and to ask ONE very specific question. I asked SCA CEO Alisha Fisher what’s behind this new move. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: John Trowbridge joins me to explain why fears that strata costs will rise once managers are no longer receiving commissions and broker fees might be misplaced. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week's podcast episode: I sit down with Marty Hearne and Amelia Causer of Quantum Fire to discuss why our strata buildings need to get serious about VOLUNTARY fire upgrades. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena Van Aalst wonders how strata managers can more easily obtain urgent instructions, without the need for constant meeting resolutions. I propose a solution… Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Brent Clark from Wattblock joins me to explain the various incentives currently available to strata communities wanting to install solar, batteries, heat pumps, and more - including how to maximise these opportunities. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: after hearing from Geoff Boughton at the Strata Impact Conference 2025, I knew we needed him on the pod, sharing his tips for making our strata buildings ‘cyclone-ready’ and more resilient to environmental impacts. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Scott Pearse of TightKnit Building Design joins me to share how he’s helping individual strata owners manage renos worth up to $1 million. We discuss: 🔹 The biggest roadblocks to getting your reno approved 🔹 Red flags committees shouldn’t ignore 🔹 What the Design & Building Practitioners Act really means for owners and more. 🎧 Full episode drops later this week!

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena Van Aalst and I show you how to keep uninvited guests out of your strata committee meetings. We address the confusion about new records inspection fees, reveal why hybrid strata loans are popular with owners but leave managers stressed, and celebrate an owner’s tribunal win against a rat infestation. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Luke Woollard of PILOT Body Corporate joins me to share why he’s breaking up with “Big Strata” - and how you can too. Full episode out this week.

Strata is home for millions of Australians, but many apartment owners are unaware of their legal and financial responsibilities, putting their homes and investments at risk. In this interview with Ahron Young of Ticker TV, strata lawyer Amanda Farmer shares insights from her new Special Report: The Strata Committee Crisis - revealing why mandatory training for strata committee members is urgently needed, the common mistakes committees make, and the practical steps owners can take to protect their communities.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena seeks help with a ‘cowboy’ lot owner, I question what a healthy capital works fund really looks like, and together we celebrate the week’s wins. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: what if you could get a comprehensive “health score” for your strata building - comparable to others, regularly updated, and driven by reliable data? In this week’s pod, I chat with Thom Richards, the founder of Cohabit, about how his platform is empowering both current and would-be strata owners with data-driven insights. Full episode out this week. 

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: My newly released Special Report: The Strata Committee Crisis - Why NSW Apartment Communities Need Smarter Support. 👉 Download your free copy now: www.yourstrataproperty.com.au/specialreport Then tune in to the podcast as I break down the key findings, what they mean for you, and where we go from here.

SCA (NSW) President @Robert Anderson joins me on the podcast, revealing what’s really been happening behind the scenes at SCA — as news headlines continue to slam strata managers and sweeping law reforms add pressure. Full episode out this week.

Burst flexi hoses, $50k insurance excesses, and strata committee conflicts: @Reena Van Aalst joins me on the pod this week to unpack some tricky territory, including when committee members should step aside from voting. Full episode out this week.

What if a balcony waterproofing job that used to cost $55k could soon cost over $200k? @Helen Kowal and @Deborah Lockart join me to unpack the impact of the proposed 2025 updates to the National Construction Code - and why they’re sounding the alarm, asking government to take action before it’s too late. A must-listen for strata owners, managers, and anyone planning building repairs. Full episode drops this week — don’t miss it.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: HR expert @Nick Hedges joins me to explain the new “right to disconnect” laws and how they are expected to impact strata management - a business where after-hours work is not only common but maybe even necessary. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Tracy Longo of Homes for Homes  joins me to reveal the tiny step property owners can take today to ensure more secure housing for vulnerable Australians. Full episode out this week.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena gives us an insight into the low morale and general sense of despair being experienced by our strata managers at the moment, having been tarred with a single brush. We’re also discussing best practice when significant funds need to be raised urgently. Full episode out this week.