Sneak Peek Episode 451. Cowboy Owners | Capital Works Fund Benchmarks | NCAT Wins
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 Episode 450. How to Get Your Building’s “Health Score” – with Cohabit
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 Episode 449. Want Smarter, Fairer Strata Committees? Start Here.
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.
Sneak Peek Episode 448. Behind the Headlines: Robert Anderson on Saving Strata’s Reputation
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.
Sneak Peek Episode 447. A $50K excess | conflicted committee members | an insurance win
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.
Sneak Peek Episode 446. Strata Repair Costs Set to Skyrocket Under NCC 2025
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 Episode 444. Strata managers are getting a right to disconnect
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 Episode 443. How strata property owners can help tackle homelessness
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 Episode 442. Got a great strata manager? Let them know
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.
Sneak Peek Episode 440. Committee members need their own personal assistant!
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena Van Aalst points out the additional work that strata managers often do to keep committee members focussed. We also revisit the recent discussion about agency agreements and insurance commissions. (Reena off-camera this week 😊) Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 438. Blame it on “the strata”
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: I’m bringing you last Friday’s LIVE chat about nasty emails in strata managers’ inboxes. Who is to blame? Weigh in on the debate after listening to the full episode, out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 437. Nasty emails | compulsory appointments | New Year wins
In this week’s podcast episode, Reena Van Aalst and I ask: what’s being done to address the abysmal way some strata managers are treated by their clients? We also share a smart idea for more successfully managing buildings under a compulsory appointment, and celebrate a self-represented owner’s Tribunal win. You can listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/437-nasty-emails-compulsory-appointments-new-year-wins/
Sneak Peek Episode 436. Dry cleaning and dishwashers: the future of strata management services
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: @Chris Miller is hitting the ground running this year, with ideas for strata managers who are looking to add value to their service offering and fill the gap left when insurance commissions are no longer subsidising management fees. Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 434. What about the dodgy building managers?
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: In our final episode for 2024, Reena’s pulling back the curtain on poor building management practices and asking the question: why aren’t building managers held to the same standard as strata managers? We also debate Section 55 in the NSW strata legislation. What the heck is it supposed to mean? Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 434. What about the dodgy building managers?
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: In our final episode for 2024, Reena’s pulling back the curtain on poor building management practices and asking the question: why aren’t building managers held to the same standard as strata managers? We also debate Section 55 in the NSW strata legislation. What the heck is it supposed to mean? Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 433. How to avoid the expense of removing combustible cladding
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Ben Hughes-Brown joins me to explain the steps some buildings are taking to ensure they can safely keep their combustible cladding in place. Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 432. An insurer’s perspective on a tough year in strata: Paul Keating
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Paul Keating of Strata Community Insurance joins me to share his thoughts at the end of a year in which strata insurance as a “brand” has suffered some blows.
Sneak Peek Episode 430. Why clean strata buildings matter more than you think – with Lisa Macqueen
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Lisa Macqueen from Clean Corp joins me to explain how the impact of a clean strata building reverberates through a community in many important ways. Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 428. Is “DIY” Strata Insurance Possible?
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena and I ponder the question: can strata owners make their own insurance arrangements, or must they go through a strata manager and/or broker? Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 425. Removing the Emotion From Strata Investment
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Ailinh Ginh joins me to explain how she’s helping property investors make better buying decisions.
Sneak Peek Episode 424. What if you could give your building an MRI?
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Bruce McKenzie and Stephen Thornton join me to explain the new technology that’s allowing owners to obtain a comprehensive scan of the structure and fabric of their strata building.
Sneak Peek Episode 422. Contracts not attached to agendas | carpet uninsured | cash levy payments
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena seeks my view on whether contracts to be approved at general meetings need to be attached to agendas, and we revisit our earlier discussion about accepting levy payments in cash. Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episose 421 – How Michael Teys is Helping Strata Managers Find Their Courage
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Michael Teys joins me to help unpack the latest work health and safety case that affects everyone in strata (not just industrial complexes). He also explains how he’s helping strata managers be more courageous. Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 420. Why Natalie Fitzgerald is running for SCA(NSW) Board
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: it’s time for SCA (NSW) members to elect a new board. Strata manager Natalie Fitzgerald joins me on the podcast this week to explain why she’s putting her hand up. Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 419. Apply this risk-reducing strategy to your next remedial works project
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Sam Hogg of PASG Projects joins me to explain the role of a project manager in strata remedial works projects, including how communication has the power to mitigate risk and improve outcomes. Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 418. The life-saving addition to your common property
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Kurtis Vuko of Pulse Defibs joins me to explain why you should be prepared to save your neighbour’s life. Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 417. Why the OCN is fed up with the strata “industry”
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Karen Stiles of the Owners Corporation Network joins me for a frank discussion about how owners are feeling in the fallout from the ABC News investigation into strata management practices. We also consider the ways in which our Tribunal and Fair Trading appear to be failing owners. Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 415. Cash is still legal tender in strata…isn’t it?
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena Van Aalst surprises me with the revelation that, for some buildings, it’s impossible to pay your strata levies in cash 😲
Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 413. Broker Bungle | Rolling Levy Motions | Transfer from Court to Tribunal
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena Van Aalst and I tackle a curly question about budgeting and resolutions to keep quarterly levies at the same rate “until redetermined”. Are they legal? Full episode out this week.
Sneak Peek Episode 411. Will you wait to be forced? Dr Nicole Johnston on repairing our buildings
Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Dr Nicole Johnston joins me to share her soon-to-be-published research, confirming what many in #strata have known to be true for quite some time: owners are not meeting their legal duty to properly repair and maintain their buildings, and it’s probably time for some government intervention. Full episode out this week