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STRATA RESOURCES

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    Pets in Strata

    Are pets allowed in strata? Pets, together with parking and parties are one of the three Ps in strata and community living that is debated the world over. In recent years, the acceptance of pets as part of the strata family has gathered momentum starting with a change to more favourable pet by-laws in a […]

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    Barking Dogs

    What to do about barking dogs? Pets in strata are now a fact of everyday life. Since the NSW Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that bylaws banning pets were “harsh, oppressive and unconscionable” every scheme across the state has adjusted to the new reality that, well, pets are part of the strata family. The Court […]

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    Security in strata

    We like to know our homes are secure from intruders and most strata properties rate highly on that score. Apart from some smaller, older blocks it is rare to find a property where access to individual lots or shared areas like foyers, lifts, stairwells and even garages is not protected both physically end electronically with […]

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    Embedded networks in strata

    Benefits and considerations of embedded networks A key element of the shared infrastructure in strata is the distribution of basic utilities like electricity, gas, water, and fibre optic cable to individual units. In most smaller schemes the shared infrastructure simply connects individual residents to the retail networks enjoyed by most other households. But increasingly, and […]

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    Waverley Council – Sustainability Rebates for Apartments

    Sustainability Rebates for Apartments Waverley Council has committed to reducing its community greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2035 as part of its Community Strategic Plan and Environmental Action Plan. Due to the extra costs and barriers that apartment buildings face in improving sustainability outcomes, Waverley Council is trialling Sustainability Rebates for Apartments for […]

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    City of Sydney – Green Building Grants

    Environmental Retrofitting Support for Strata Apartment Buildings The City of Sydney Green Building Grants program supports building owners in the residential apartment building and accommodation sector to undertake environmental ratings, certifications, audits and assessments for existing buildings to be resource efficient and achieve net zero emissions by 2035. About the program Funding can support:   […]

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    Keep your water supply safe

    Most multi-dwelling buildings are required to have backflow prevention valve systems to ensure that fresh water only flows one way, and the main water supply cannot be contaminated by discharges from the building.  The larger your building, usually the more complex the plumbing and the greater the risk of serious preventable mishaps.   What is backflow?  […]

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    Lift Maintenance and Registration

    Lifts in strata Lifts are critical infrastructure for strata schemes. Any outage will create serious difficulties for residents, particularly those with mobility challenges, and the responsibility for repairing and maintaining lifts is a key one for owners corporations. Repairs and maintenance First and foremost, the annual levies budget should provide adequately for both regular and […]

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