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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Using car spaces for storage in strata
There are a lot of positives to strata living, but one frequent source of friction and complaints can be storage. Residents often see an obvious solution in their dedicated garage or car space only to find out the hard way that it’s not that simple. Many strata schemes have bylaws that specify that garages can […]
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What you need to know about the NSW Strata Hub
The ‘Strata Hub’ is an initiative of the NSW Government aimed at providing better transparency, accountability, improved regulation, and increased engagement for owners, residents, and potential buyers of strata schemes in NSW. The hub consolidates core information about NSW’s 82,000 strata schemes in one centralised platform, offering property purchasers insights into their prospective new homes […]
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Strata storage cage do’s & don’ts
Storage cages What do people keep in storage cages? The intended purpose of a storage cage is to allow for overflow of personal items that you do not have room for in your occupied lot. From a titling perspective a storage cage is considered a “utility lot” and is specified as such on your strata […]
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The importance of building ventilation
Ventilation Ventilation is the deliberate introduction of fresh air and removal of stale air from a space. Proper ventilation is an important approach to lowering concentrations of indoor air pollutants or contaminants including any viruses that may be in the air. The general purpose of ventilation in buildings is to ensure that air in the […]
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Considering CCTV in strata buildings
Tips and protocols for CCTV in strata managed buildings CONSIDERING CCTV The following article has been prepared to assist committees in their evaluation of whether to install security cameras. First and foremost, we recommend that your starting point be to create your list of reasons that you are considering this course of action and your […]
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