Invest further in your investment by joining your Executive Committee. Find out why being an active member can boost the value of your property. Investing in property is generally a positive way to generate lasting wealth for yourself and your family. However, many investors make the mistake of purchasing an investment apartment, handing over the…
Clever new technology is making the Executive Committee and the strata tenant experience more convenient and efficient than ever. Online portals, the cloud and the rise of smart buildings are all improving the efficiency of Executive Committees as well as strata tenant experience. Connectivity and digital platforms make it easier to manage tenant expectations, retrieve…
A building with commercial and residential lots has its own unique challenges and benefits. Take a look at why these complexes are different. Mixed-use facilities, which include residential premises and commercial operations like cafes, offices and shops, are a productive use of space. They add vitality to urban areas but they’re not without their challenges…
Meetings are a fact of life but they are something we dread if they aren’t run correctly. As an Executive Committee member, you may look forward to or wish you could avoid meetings with your fellow owners corporation representatives. The way you feel about meetings depends on how well organised they are and who takes…
Conflict of interest can lead to tricky situations within a strata’s executive committee. Here’s how to avoid them in yours. Your strata building’s executive committee has an important role to play and sometimes it can be difficult to recruit new members. However, the members you do recruit must not have a conflict of interest. A…
If the executive committee of your strata building is in need of new members, there are ways to encourage people to join. Being part of your strata building’s executive committee can be a rewarding experience but it is an opportunity many fail to notice or seek out. Your committee can have up to seven members…
Strata legislation changes constantly. Find out how to ensure your executive committee is compliant with current laws. Our growing population and the rising trend for urban living means strata properties are more prevalent than ever, particularly in Canberra where more and more people are choosing to live close to work and amenity. While strata properties…
Not all strata management businesses are created equal. Take a look at the reasons why it may be time to seek out a new provider. As a strata Executive Committee member, you are under a lot of pressure to represent the best interests of the owners in your complex. One of the biggest responsibilities is…
