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Bruce Minter, long-term strata committee member, joins me as we discuss the incredible resilience required to lead a strata community. Bruce explains how he helped his community shift its collective mindset and break "the curse of low levies".
Daniel Holt, strata manager, joins me, calling out the 'gaslighting' that he says has been going on in the strata management industry, with the real cost of managing a strata building hidden behind sophisticated third-party payment arrangements
In a week during which the media continues to wage war against strata managers, Reena Van Aalst joins me to provide her point of view. We discuss:- models of remuneration for strata managers, and what Reena says needs to change- the role of
Recorded before last week's ABC news story broke, in this interview Tyrone Shandiman of the Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby explains:- how a lack of informed consent around insurance broker appointments may be harming strata owners,- th
Allume Energy's Australian-made, world-first technology is expanding the benefits of solar power, past a building's common areas and into the homes of its occupants. Will Antsee of Allume joins me to explain how millions of apartment residents
Reena joins me to discuss:- who is responsible for paying the insurance excess on a claim arising from an owner’s burst flexi-hose,- meeting minutes: do our minute-takers have sufficient training?- another Tribunal win for a self-represente
Effective meetings are at the heart of well-functioning strata communities. Today, I’m taking a closer look at how we record the minutes of meetings, including sharing some insights on the subject drawn from my recent visit to the United States
I’m taking you inside last Friday’s CPD Education Day, for a quick listen to part of my session on the topic of “privacy” in strata.Just as important for owners as they are for managers, the lessons of this session may surprise you.Also, ge
Reena Van Aalst joins me to discuss:- why insurers are now asking whether your building has been "re-wired" or "re-plumbed"- committees that are breaching their spending restrictions- how our strata law is failing owners when it comes to pr
Andrew Boss of Austrata Finance joins me to unpack the new and improved “hybrid” strata loan, including greater certainty for owners at tax time, and easier administration for strata managers.
Brent Clark of Wattblock joins me to share how forward-thinking strata buildings (and savvy purchasers) can ensure they’re “keeping up with the Joneses” when it comes to sustainability infrastructure, all while avoiding the net-zero conversatio
Sydney strata owner Amanda Reitzin joins me to share her recent experience in the NSW Tribunal battling nuisance smoke drift from her neighbour's balcony. Amanda shares how she made the difficult decision to litigate, including the lessons sh
Strata Energy Services has been leveraging the power of the collective since 2018, using "bulk buying power" to get strata buildings a better deal on their energy costs. Sally Pollard joins me to share how it all works and how you can find savi
In our first podcast episode for the year, I’m sharing the 5 most popular episodes of 2023 – in case you missed them, need a recap, or are looking for a great place to start if you’re new to our world.
In this final podcast episode for 2023, Reena and I cover:an owner’s refusal to permit access to their lot, leaving the Annual Fire Safety Statement (“AFSS”) in jeopardywhether an owner with damaged blinds should call their committee’s bluff
Nikki Jovicic of LookUpStrata joins me to share our common passion for empowering owners through strata knowledge. I answer a couple of curly questions for Nikki's website and we discuss the ripple effect of strata managers having access to qua
Jo Hall of Groundfloor joins me to share how our buildings can better manage parcel deliveries, even without a building manager or concierge, reducing security risks and ensuring peace of mind for residents.
NSW Strata and Property Services Commissioner John Minns joins me to discuss his priorities for the strata sector. We discuss the "number one problem" in strata, reveal precisely who is manipulating the system, why Fair Trading needs increased
Megan Chatterton and Leanne Habib join me to reveal just how unprepared our buildings are for emergency events - even though such events are increasingly likely. Megan is asking owners to participate in research that will assist to arm building
This week, Reena Van Aalst and I cover:- signing contracts for building work: what strata managers need to look out for- the rush to access a share of the NSW government's $10m EV charging grant- self-represented litigants in NCAT, and
Strata manager Tim Sara of Strata Choice joins me to explain the purpose and process of a "First AGM". Tim explains the role of the strata manager at this early stage of a strata plan's life - including their relationship to the developer, how
When a landlord has to shell out thousands of dollars in compensation to a tenant because of a wet, mouldy apartment, what rights do they have to claim that loss from their owners corporation?I'm unpacking two instructive cases coming out of
I'm covering the biggest changes that I see for owners and managers coming out of the Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (NSW).
Reena and I discuss:- why a little perspective would go a long way in the face of rising strata levies- an owner's obligation to fix a fire door impacted by their new flooring- the timely recognition of a hard-working strata manager - where
Having received such positive feedback after our episode two weeks ago in which I unpacked an important District Court decision, in this week's episode I'm highlighting further strata law cases of interest, PLUS giving the members of our online
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