How Sustainability Can Boost Property Value & Reduce Outgoings

Join us for a two-part webinar series that explores the significant impact operational enhancements, green upgrades, and building improvements can have on strata levies, capital value, and higher rental yields.

Our panel, including Andrew Buchel, NABERS, Ethan Burns of Sustainability Now, Brent Clark from Wattblock, Chris Munro from the City of Sydney, Marie Xanthos of Water Efficiency Programs Sydney Water, and Wendy Showyin from the OCN, will share expert insights and practical strategies that can be undertaken to promote your strata community’s financial and environmental sustainability. 

With energy bills at an all-time high and numerous grants and financial incentives available on a state and local council level, the payback period for investing in more sustainable energy equipment and practices has never been shorter.

The trend towards sustainability is not merely an ethical choice but a financially strategic one, with clear financial rewards, making it an essential consideration for anyone involved in strata ownership.

Speakers – Part One, 6 March 2024, 12:30pm – 1:30pm 

Moderator: Mark Lever, Strata Plus
Mark is a seasoned strata professional and founding CEO of Strata Community Association.

Andrew Buchel, National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS)
Andrew will provide an overview of the consumption of apartments and detail how utilising NABERS can revolutionise apartment buildings’ energy and water efficiency and minimise waste towards carbon neutrality. Andrew will showcase the substantial savings on energy and water bills that buildings can realise by securing multiple NABERS ratings.

Ethan Burns – Sustainability Now
Ethan brings a wealth of knowledge in cutting-edge sustainable practices, providing insights into how these can be leveraged to benefit both the environment and your budget.

Brent Clark – Wattblock
Brent will explore solar and EV charging station options in strata and how strata owners can implement them to reduce long-term costs, contributing to levy stability and capital appreciation, highlighting successful case studies where environmental upgrades have led to lower levies.

Register for Part One here. 

Speakers – Part two, 13 March 2024, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Moderator: Mark Lever, Strata Plus
Mark is a seasoned strata professional and founding CEO of Strata Community Association.

Chris Munro – City of Sydney
Chris from the City of Sydney will share local government initiatives that support strata communities in their journey towards sustainability.

Marie Xanthos – Water Efficiency Programs, Sydney Water
Marie will provide expertise on water efficiency and illustrate how simple water-saving measures can significantly impact consumption and water bills.

Wendy Showyin – Owners Corporation Network (OCN)
Wendy will explore the pivotal role of the strata committee in championing sustainable practices within their communities.

Register for Part Two here.