Having taken a week off to speak at the Griffith University Strata Title Conference, this week I’m taking you back to one of our most popular episodes: my interview with SCA (NSW) President Chris Duggan, on how to manage complex schemes. I’ll be bringing you an all new episode next week. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://bright-duggan.com.au/ Books…
This week, Reena and I cover off the new requirements when it comes to strata buildings engaging lawyers, including whether or not cost agreements need to be circulated. Also, can a building ban smoking both on the common areas AND within lots? Links Mentioned: Get the transcript here! www.yourstrataproperty.com.au amanda@yourstrataproperty.com.au Books Mentioned: Gary Bugden: Strata…
This week, I chat in depth with Joel Russell of Kelly & Partners about the key legislative reforms impacting strata buildings and managers when it comes to financial reporting. There are some great tips here for buildings and managers looking to get on top of these important changes. Links Mentioned: Get the transcript here! www.yourstrataproperty.com.au…
This week, I am “in conversation” with Reena Van Aalst. How does a BMC get rid of a bully? I help an owners corporation navigate a lot owner’s claim for damage allegedly caused by the owners corporation’s contractor, and Reena shares a surprising NCAT win. Links Mentioned: Get the transcript here! www.yourstrataproperty.com.au/podcasts amanda@yourstrataproperty.com.au 002. Reena…
One of NSW’s most experienced strata committee members, Gordon Streight, shares his secrets for “adding value” to your strata building. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://strata-worx.com.au/ http://greenstrata.com.au/ http://www.wattblock.com.au/ Books Mentioned Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar–Your Brain’s Silent Killers by David Perlmutter The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal…
A member of the YSP online community, Sean McNamara shares his tips on how buildings can proactively deal with dodgy developers, quickly and cost-effectively. Look out for the bonus download. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/membership https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/newbuilding Books Mentioned The Selfish Gene (Popular Science) by Richard Dawkins NSW Strata & Community Schemes Management &…
This week, I bust 3 myths surrounding the use of lot owners’ personal information contained within an owners corporation’s books and records. Just how private are your personal details? [reference to NSW law]. Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Section 108 – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) Section 182 – Requests for inspection…
This week Dee Pannell of Strata Vote explains how electronic voting has the potential to dramatically change the way we attend and vote at strata meetings – with reference to NSW and QLD legislation. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://www.stratavote.com.au/ 1300 938 683 Books Mentioned Purple Cow, New Edition: Transform Your Business by Being…
I speak with Lynda Kypriadakis about the ABMA Building Management Code: why it will revolutionise the sector and why you should get a copy now. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! https://www.abma.com.au/ https://www.abma.com.au/BMCA01-form.php https://au.linkedin.com/in/lyndakypriadakis Books Mentioned Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations Paperback by Georgina Howell
In response to a listener question, I provide my guidance on what NSW owners and managers should be doing about insurance valuations in light of the repeal of section 85 of the Act. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! Section 83, Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) Regulation 12, Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2010 (NSW) Section 161, Strata Schemes…
Chris Duggan of Bright and Duggan shares his expertise when it comes to living in and managing complex schemes, including Sydney’s unique Barangaroo development. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://bright-duggan.com.au/ Books Mentioned The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard Harry Potter by J.…
This week, Leonie Milonas of Strata Community Insurance (WA) explains the ins and outs of strata insurance, and what you should be doing to ensure your policy is up to scratch. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! www.yourstrataproperty.com.au/insurance http://stratacommunityinsure.com.au/ Books Mentioned Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg Jessica by Bryce…
This week, Melissa Macpherson of The Small Block Strata Company shares her insights on the unique aspects of managing small strata blocks. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://thesmallblockstrataco.com.au/ +1300 764 602 Books Mentioned Extreme South by James Castrission One Crowded Hour by Tim Bowden
Natalie Fitzgerald of Strata Sense explains how the incoming NSW strata law is going to impact strata managers’ agency agreements, including the steps you should be taking now to prepare for change. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! www.stratasense.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-fitzgerald-16406934 http://womeninstrata.com.au/ http://nsw.stratacommunity.org.au/educationprofessional-development/seminars/city-sydney-strata-101-sessions/ Books Mentioned The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying…
With specific reference to NSW law, Hallie Warnock from Lawyers Chambers explains how you might legally record a strata meeting using a recording device. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/ebooks/ http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/sa/SASC/2010/266.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/sda2007210/ www.lawyerschambers.com.au Books Mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird The Autobiography of Malcolm X
In this 15 minute episode, I answer a listener question about how unit entitlements are dealt with when common property is subdivided. I also explain how to cure an illegal encroachment onto common property. Link Mentioned: Get the transcript here! Key Points/Timestamps 00:24 – Introduction and Overview 01:13 – How does subdivision affect the lot…
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