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Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: I’m chatting to Daniel Holt of Strata Sense about how strata managers can navigate challenging situations – including the biggest challenge of his career so far: Opal Tower. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/the-art-of-crisis-management-with-daniel-holt/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: what does “by resolution” mean in our #NSW strata legislation? When are general meeting resolutions required and when will committee meetings suffice? Full episode out on Wednesday. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/smoking-nuisance-committee-waives-interest-on-levies-defamation/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access to…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Caroline McConnachie of MAXBuild explains why it’s so important to get #strata remedial works projects right. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/all-you-need-to-know-about-strata-remedial-works-with-maxbuild/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access to this video and lots more: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/membership/

Sneak peek at this week’s strata podcast episode: what does Reena think about my assertion that the “stop cock” is a lot owner’s responsibility and what does NSW Fair Trading have to say about this? Full episode out on Wednesday.  Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/vexatious-litigants-stop-valves-again-bmc-gas-bill/ Want to watch the full video? Become a…

Sneak peek at this week’s strata podcast: how might strata managers and committee members better facilitate solutions to difficult resident problems – including family violence and mental illness? I’m tossing around a few ideas with Natalie Fitzgerald. Full episode out on Wednesday. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/strata-managers-as-facilitators-not-decision-makers-with-natalie-fitzgerald/ Want to watch the full video?…

Sneak peek at this week’s strata podcast episode: strata managers placing their own motions for reappointment on the general meeting agenda, absent any instruction to do so, + more strata insights with Reena Van Aalst. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/can-a-strata-manager-propose-their-own-reappointment/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler has issued a warning to purchasers of strata apartments: it’s “buyer beware”. But what happens when the building’s books and records are incomplete? I’m chatting to Michael Ferrier of EyeOn Property Inspections about a problem endemic to our sector – the keeping of…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: the always-challenging issue of water penetration from one lot to another in a circumstance where it is not the owners corporation’s fault. Who is responsible for reimbursing the suffering owner’s losses? Does the owners corporation have to respond to a claim for compensation? Full episode out on Wednesday.…

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Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: what happens when the consolidated bundle of by-laws registered with Land Registry Services is not correct? Is it possible to fix ‘administrative’ errors on the register?  Reena and I discuss. Full episode out on Wednesday. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/the-curious-case-of-the-disappearing-by-law/ Want to watch the full video?…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: I’m chatting to Hazel Easthope about her new book: “The Politics and Practices of Apartment Living”. Hazel answers the question: why do we have small scale ‘politics’ in our strata communities and how does this evolve over the lifecycle of a building?  Listen to the full episode here:…

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Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: what rights does an owner have when the owners corporation refuses to make their by-law? And how this situation might be avoided in the first place. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/absentee-committee-member-restricting-committee-power-by-law-success/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access to this…

I am regularly asked: how do we better engage residents in our apartment buildings, especially new residents and tenants? I worked through this topic (and more) with Adam recently. Adam sits on the council of his WA strata building. He is also a member of my online community. In this member-call, we discussed how the…

This week, Reena shares both a win and a challenge around her recent dealings with insurance brokers; I clarify the rules around general meeting notice periods, including the legislation you need to refer to for the ‘7 clear days notice’ rule (hint: it’s not the strata legislation). Plus, we discuss the very first collective sale…

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Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: I’m chatting to Rob Broadhead of 2020 Fire Protection about changes afoot in his industry which aim to (finally) connect strata buildings with trusted and experienced fire protection professionals. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/how-to-find-a-competent-fire-protection-professional/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena reminds us of an important tax ruling which requires lot owners to declare income they probably HAVEN’T even received from their owners corporation. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/owners-taxed-on-oc-income-display-of-fire-statement-lot-property-defects-conversion-to-strata/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access to this video and…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: what happens when the developer sets aside the WRONG car spaces for disabled parking? Reena and I are discussing this particular challenge and more. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/parking-mix-up-why-is-my-car-space-marked-for-disability-parking/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access to this video and…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: I’m chatting with QLD’s body corporate commissioner, Chris Irons, about the gap that his office fills when it comes to education and dispute resolution (or avoidance) in QLD body corporates. Full episode out on Wednesday.

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena and I cover how to legally deal with ‘general business’ at strata meetings. Listen to the full episode here:https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/beware-the-motion-to-discuss-general-business/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access to this video and lots more: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/membership/

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: NOT TO BE MISSED – I’m speaking to Dr Nicole Johnston, lead researcher on the June 2019 report “An Examination of Building Defects in Residential Multi-Owned Properties”. Nicole’s impeccable (though unplanned) timing, meant this report was released the week of the Mascot Towers evacuation, landing her in the…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: I walk through the answer to a common question – why are owners usually responsible for their own balcony doors in pre-1974 NSW buildings? Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/who-pays-contents-insurance-excess-adjourned-meetings-pre-1974-lot-boundaries/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access to this video and…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena shares her experience dealing with a difficult resident who demands the inclusion of inappropriate agenda motions. Full episode out on Wednesday… Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access to this video and lots more: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au…

This week, I’m joined by Tim Sara, a licensed senior strata manager at Strata Choice in Sydney. Tim is well known for his clever ‘hacks’ to ensure he gets the most out of every working day, and he’s sharing them with us in this episode. We cover: why you need to ‘set and forget’the art…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena and I discuss best practice when it comes to owners submitting by-laws for renovation works, and why it this process often takes far longer than owners assume. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/defamatory-emails-renovation-approvals-expiry-of-agency-agreements/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: I share the (common) story of an owner affected by water penetration from a failed roof membrane, in particular – an investor-owner who has a significant claim for lost rent. Full episode out on Wednesday. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/levies-unpaid-for-18-months-insurance-runaround-lost-rent-claims/ Want to watch the full video?…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: I’m chatting to Paul Chevrot, co-founder of Strata Box, about the unique way in which his software is allowing strata residents and owners to curate the information they receive about their home or investment. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/improving-communication-between-residents-with-stratabox/ Want to watch the full video? Become…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Reena and I discuss a situation where the committee secretary might be provided with a full copy of the strata roll at no charge. Plus much more. Full episode out on Wednesday. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/cant-get-access-to-install-window-locks/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member…

Sneak peek at this week’s podcast episode: Gavin Beardsell of IMF Bentham explains how strata buildings can get involved in the combustible cladding class action, and why they should. Listen to the full episode here: https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/replacing-combustible-cladding-the-class-action-you-need-to-know-about/ Want to watch the full video? Become a member and receive immediate access to this video and lots more:…