Your Strata Property With Amanda Farmer

By Amanda Farmer

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The ultimate source of actionable tips for strata property owners with Amanda Farmer

Episode Date
406. 3 Steps to Radical Transparency for Strata Committees
May 01, 2024
405. “It’s not a jam stall at a school fete” – taking strata seriously
Apr 24, 2024
404. How We Can Get Strata Management Right, Right Now
Apr 16, 2024
403. Strata Management’s Future: Reena Weighs In
Apr 03, 2024
402. “Does it pass the pub test?” Tyrone Shandiman on insurance commissions and broker fees
Mar 27, 2024
401. From one to many: how Allume has unlocked solar for apartments
Mar 20, 2024
400. Can an owner force their building to make an insurance claim?
Mar 13, 2024
399. Meeting minutes: how detailed should they be?
Mar 06, 2024
398. Open Books: Unpacking the Privacy Myth in Strata
Feb 28, 2024
397. Insurers are demanding more from ageing buildings
Feb 15, 2024
396. Hybrid strata loans have become even more flexible
Feb 07, 2024
395. The Clever Mapping Helping to Electrify Strata – With Wattblock
Jan 31, 2024
394. Another Win in the Battle Against Nuisance Smoke Drift
Jan 24, 2024
393. How to Easily Reduce Strata Energy Costs
Jan 17, 2024
392. The Top 5 of 2023
Jan 10, 2024
391. Access for AFSS sign-off, damaged blinds and…a strata wedding!
Dec 19, 2023
390. How Nikki Jovicic of LookUpStrata is Empowering Owners
Dec 12, 2023
389. Unwrapping convenience and security this season: a better way to manage parcel deliveries
Dec 06, 2023
388. From Poor Cousin to Priority: the Future of Strata, with NSW Strata Commissioner John Minns
Nov 29, 2023
387. How to Plan for Emergencies – with Leanne Habib and Megan Chatterton
Nov 21, 2023
386. A contract quandary | EV charging grant pressure | finally: electronic records
Nov 15, 2023
385. How to navigate the very FIRST annual general meeting – with Tim Sara
Nov 08, 2023
384. The strata lessons hidden in residential tenancy cases
Oct 25, 2023
383. New Strata Laws Proposed for NSW: Here’s the Need-To-Know
Oct 18, 2023
382. Strata levies are rising, but so is your property value…
Oct 11, 2023
381. Stories to solutions: how to learn from reported strata cases
Oct 05, 2023
380. REPLAY: Successful Strata Records Inspections
Sep 26, 2023
379. The emails you wish you’d never sent
Sep 20, 2023
378. Psychosocial Hazards in Strata Explained – by Wal Dobrow
Sep 13, 2023
377. Why you might want to self-manage your strata, and how to do it successfully
Sep 06, 2023
376. Surprised by an expired agency agreement?
Aug 30, 2023
375. How to Speak with Confidence in Strata – with Cat Matson
Aug 17, 2023
374. Has the DBPA gone too far with its strict rules for remedial waterproofing?
Aug 09, 2023
373. Tabling quotes | predicting burst pipes | appeasing an agitated owner
Aug 02, 2023
372. What are YOU doing about cyber security?
Jul 26, 2023
371. Insurance commissions need to stop: your professionalism depends on it.
Jul 20, 2023
370. Affordability, availability and competition in strata insurance – with John Trowbridge
Jul 12, 2023
369. Flooring by-laws + the myth of “typical” strata levies
Jul 05, 2023
368. Proxy power plays: getting proxies and powers of attorney RIGHT at your next meeting
Jun 28, 2023
367. Dr Nicole Johnston uncovers thousands of fire safety defects in our buildings
Jun 21, 2023
366. Michael Teys – strata lessons from around the world
Jun 14, 2023
365. Insurer questions building manager | expiry of mediation | yearly valuations now recommended
Jun 07, 2023
364. Evacuation Diagrams and Emergency Management Plans
May 31, 2023
363. Knock, knock: access rights for OCs. How far do they extend?
May 24, 2023
362. Subdivision snafu | approving budgets | motions “to discuss”
May 17, 2023
361. Why you should be paying attention to “Project Intervene”
May 10, 2023
360. New CPD requirements for strata professionals
May 03, 2023
359. Are your by-laws under pressure?
Apr 26, 2023
358. A toolkit to help you meet your neighbours
Apr 19, 2023
357. Electronic signatures on proxy forms?
Apr 12, 2023
356. Restoring our faith in new builds: decennial liability insurance for strata
Apr 06, 2023
355. “We’ve got to get our act together” – Julie McLean on the VIC strata sector
Mar 29, 2023
354. Illegal hard flooring, child safety nets, and a bathroom reno: inside a member call
Mar 22, 2023
353. Claims for lost rent | approving double glazing | a smooth major works project
Mar 15, 2023
352. How to sack underperforming committee members
Mar 07, 2023
351. How to appoint a community association rep + a strata loan win
Mar 01, 2023
350. Why we must resolve the conflicts of interest in our strata insurance arrangements – John Trowbridge (Part 2)
Feb 22, 2023
349. Why we must resolve the conflicts of interest in our strata insurance arrangements – John Trowbridge
Feb 15, 2023
348. Our Chance to Secure a Better Strata Future – The OCN & The NSW State Election
Feb 08, 2023
347. How to Solve Blockages Caused by “Not-So-Flushable” Toilet Wipes – with The Drain Man
Jan 31, 2023
346. Where do our cost recovery by-laws stand now? – Allison Benson guides us
Jan 25, 2023
345. Contractor in liquidation but still licensed? A cautionary tale for strata managers
Jan 18, 2023
344. The 3 Types of Renovations in Strata – and how they’re approved
Jan 11, 2023
343. The Top 5 of 2022
Jan 04, 2023
342. Strata Managers Giving Legal Advice: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Dec 20, 2022
341. The strata insurance disrupter we’ve been waiting for?
Dec 13, 2022
340. Brutally Honest Strata Advice – from Vancouver
Dec 07, 2022
339. Wrangling strata records – with Michael Ferrier
Nov 30, 2022
338. Dealing with a cyber fraud fallout | amending meeting motions | levy success |
Nov 22, 2022
337. Your step-by-step process for solving cigarette smoke drift in strata
Nov 15, 2022
336. What Strata Buyers Wish They Knew Before Buying a Unit
Nov 02, 2022
335. The power of a STAG
Oct 26, 2022
334. Do EVs and strata mix?
Oct 19, 2022
333. How detailed should the minutes of strata meetings be?
Oct 12, 2022
332. What is a hybrid loan? – Andrew Boss, Austrata
Oct 04, 2022
331. “If you can’t repair it, don’t own it.” – Michael Teys
Sep 27, 2022
330. Strata manager Donna stands up for her profession
Sep 21, 2022
329. How to get your bathroom reno approved
Sep 14, 2022
328. 3 Reasons for Apartment Residents to Host a Garage Sale
Sep 07, 2022
327. Peter blows the whistle on overcharging strata managers
Aug 31, 2022
326. The committee meeting: an underused forum for efficient decision making
Aug 24, 2022
325. The solution to your painful parking problems
Aug 16, 2022
324. James gets a 2000% return on investing in his building’s cosmetic upgrade
Aug 10, 2022
323. What’s so scary about 2-lot strata plans?
Aug 02, 2022
322. Supply Chain Woes | ‘Cruel’ Strata Levies | Purchaser Education
Jul 20, 2022
321. Strata managers: you advise, they decide
Jul 13, 2022
320. New residents, same problems – what’s going wrong?
Jul 06, 2022
319. Qualified requests | the trouble with 2-lot schemes | the happy strata manager
Jun 29, 2022
318. Management Rights: “the original disrupter”
Jun 22, 2022
317. Disability Access and Discrimination in Strata
Jun 15, 2022
316. A committee member’s failure to disclose a conflict of interest
Jun 07, 2022
315. How to get unanimous approval for EV charging
May 31, 2022
314. Are you ready? Mandatory Annual Reporting Starts Soon…
May 25, 2022
313. Navigating the strata remedial works minefield
May 19, 2022
312. “Turning lights red”: a frank discussion about poor strata management practices
May 11, 2022
311. From the Ground Up – with John Coleman
May 04, 2022
310. Applying Corporate Principles to Strata Management – with Olivera Ferguson
Apr 27, 2022
309. “Evolve or Dissolve” – Bill Coles
Apr 21, 2022
308. How to Sell Common Property Air Space – with Warren Livesey
Apr 13, 2022
307. Arming strata owners with the basics
Apr 06, 2022
306. Maximum Agency Agreement Terms | Bankrupt Committee Members | New Webinar
Mar 30, 2022
305. From parole officer to strata manager: Louisa Herbert
Mar 22, 2022
304. The 3 Ways Strata Managers are Getting Notices to Comply Wrong
Mar 15, 2022
303. Can an owner dictate the method for common property repair?
Mar 09, 2022
302. Smooth Moves for Western Sydney Residents
Mar 01, 2022
301. Stephen Brell on the challenges faced by 21st century strata managers
Feb 23, 2022
300. Six Years and 300 Episodes
Feb 15, 2022
299. Expecting Too Much of Managers | Banning Solar | STL By-Law Thrown Out
Feb 08, 2022
298. The essential waterproofing course for owners, managers and contractors
Feb 03, 2022
297. How to Choose the Right Strata Manager – with Brendan Cleaver
Jan 26, 2022
296. Overwhelmed already? How to reset for a calmer 2022
Jan 19, 2022
295. WHS Basics for Residential Owners Corporations – with Bill Kritharas
Jan 11, 2022
294. Mandatory Annual Reporting for NSW Strata
Jan 06, 2022
293. The Top 5 of 2021
Dec 21, 2021
292. Quorums for pre-meeting electronic voting | washing on balconies | a salute to our strata managers
Dec 15, 2021
291. CCTV Best Practice – with Chris Irons
Dec 07, 2021
290. Communities in Turmoil: A Guide to Compulsory Appointments
Dec 01, 2021
289. Evacuation Diagrams and Emergency Management Plans
Nov 24, 2021
288. Unsigned Contracts | Pet Bonds | New Community Schemes Law
Nov 17, 2021
287. How to invest OC funds – Strata Guardian
Nov 10, 2021
286. Strata Committees: 3 Popular Questions Answered
Nov 02, 2021
285. Who is entitled to chair a meeting? | the “CPM” | investing funds
Oct 27, 2021
284. “Almost completely in the dark”: apartment purchasers
Oct 19, 2021
283. Common property only for the vaxxed? Dr Cathy Sherry answers
Oct 13, 2021
282. Successful Strata Records Inspections: My 4 Step Process
Oct 06, 2021
281. “What do they do?” How strata managers are failing to show their value to owners
Sep 29, 2021
280. Is it time to reopen the pool? | Retrieving refundable bottles from the bins
Sep 22, 2021
279. Secure your Compliance with Extraordinary New Public Health Orders (NSW)
Sep 14, 2021
278. Nominating one too many | mezzanine flooring as minor work | third option strata manager
Sep 07, 2021
277. The $800 leak fixed for $2.5m: how we’re getting strata remedial works wrong
Sep 02, 2021
276. New law for NSW: does your “pet” by-law stack up?
Aug 26, 2021
275. Electronic meeting ballots and agendas: a legal quandary
Aug 18, 2021
274. Building a Successful Offshore Team – with Strata Staff
Aug 11, 2021
273. What does the “2 worker” rule really mean?
Aug 04, 2021
272. Does an “in meeting” vote trump a “pre meeting” vote?
Jul 27, 2021
271. Avoid this mask-wearing mistake
Jul 13, 2021
270. Adjourning meetings without quorum
Jul 07, 2021
269. Strata in lockdown ** SPECIAL LIVE Q&A**
Jun 30, 2021
268. Cladding, committees and the other C word
Jun 22, 2021
267. Registered by-laws incomplete | ballot for committee | win for disability access
Jun 15, 2021
266. Committee member tag team & beware outdated agency agreement
Jun 01, 2021
265. 4 steps to a successful strata mediation
May 25, 2021
264. A strata manager’s guide to engaging a strata lawyer
May 18, 2021
263. It’s strata QandA time: LIVE from Town Hall House (replay)
May 11, 2021
262. When the strata lawyer volunteers for the committee
May 05, 2021
261. Handover of hard copy files | beware the work email address
Apr 27, 2021
260. The gamification of energy in strata – with Conexie
Apr 20, 2021
259. Strata managers are not punching bags
Apr 06, 2021
258. Reputation management for strata managers
Mar 30, 2021
257. Demystifying embedded networks – with Joseph Arena
Mar 23, 2021
256. Can the staff of a commercial lot use the pool?
Mar 16, 2021
255. Owners are the priority for SCA (WA) – Catherine Lezer
Mar 09, 2021
254. How to add value to your strata investment
Mar 02, 2021
253. Can I force my building to have a meeting in person?
Feb 23, 2021
252. Strata marketing 101 – with Hedley Swann
Feb 16, 2021
251. Why are pet bans still being enforced?
Feb 09, 2021
250. Are vaccine by-laws around the corner?
Feb 02, 2021
249. Asbestos in fire door | hard flooring discrimination | unreasonable refusal
Jan 26, 2021
248. A warning to “autocratic” secretaries
Jan 19, 2021
247. The Art of Community – with Charles Vogl
Jan 12, 2021
246. Tree roots | insurance valuations | fence dispute win
Jan 05, 2021
245. Top 5 Podcast Episodes of 2020
Dec 22, 2020
244. No committee office bearers | invalid instructions to agent | reduced building sum insured
Dec 15, 2020
243. Get ready for a strata insurance game changer – with Dr Nicole Johnston
Dec 08, 2020
242. How ResVu uses data to help strata managers impress their clients
Dec 01, 2020
241. Strata surprises, successful renovations and regretful records: my chat with Veronica Morgan
Nov 25, 2020
240. Safe strata meetings | online meeting hacks | return and earn
Nov 18, 2020
239. Join me for Strata Boot Camp
Nov 10, 2020
238. Beware “paper” votes | accommodation costs covered | new code of conduct
Nov 02, 2020
237. Will “Build to Rent” Disrupt the Strata Sector?
Oct 27, 2020
236. Jo Cooper and Sharon Levy on their Court of Appeal win
Oct 20, 2020
235. Facilities for residents only | getting large projects right | magnesite solution
Oct 12, 2020
234. Your guide to waterproofing membranes – with Daniel Caruana
Oct 06, 2020
233. Strata lawyers and strata managers: the elephant in the apartment
Sep 29, 2020
232. The software behind your virtual strata meetings – StrataVote
Sep 22, 2020
231. The Shared Space Summit is on NOW!
Sep 15, 2020
230. Service by email | prior notice of AGM | insurance claim clarity
Sep 08, 2020
229. The Do’s and Don’ts of apartment renovation – with Bernadette and David Janson
Sep 01, 2020
228. THIS is what we’ve been waiting for
Aug 25, 2020
227. Reopening gyms | new rules for abandoned vehicles | win for a pet owner
Aug 18, 2020
226. Cladding class action gains momentum: register now
Aug 11, 2020
225. Mandatory masks in common areas | do executors have voting rights?
Aug 04, 2020
224. What’s new in the ACT – with Chris Miller, Vantage Strata
Jul 28, 2020
223. Committee elections outside of AGM | expired UE reallocation order | agency agreements
Jul 21, 2020
222. Your Guide to Compulsory Appointments
Jul 14, 2020
221. How to avoid a renovation disaster
Jul 07, 2020
220. The immense power held by strata owners – with Cathy Sherry
Jun 30, 2020
219. Unpacking QLD’s new COVID legislation for body corporates
Jun 23, 2020
218. Expired agency agreements | OCs investing money | new COVID regulations
Jun 16, 2020
217. How The Horizon upheld its pet ban – with David Edwards
Jun 09, 2020
216. Why the real estate sector must understand strata – with Leanne Pilkington
Jun 02, 2020
215. Waiving interest on levies | polls and electronic voting | effective Zoom meetings
May 26, 2020
214. Nikki Jovicic on how and why she built Australia’s top strata blog
May 19, 2020
213. Dysfunctional committee | expiring agency agreement | amending motions
May 12, 2020
212. New strata laws finally commence in Western Australia
May 05, 2020
211. Stray animals, storage space rental, strata bullies and more – my live answers to your questions
Apr 28, 2020
210. Chris Duggan on the strata industry’s COVID response
Apr 21, 2020
209. NSW Property Industry Reforms: How are Strata Managers Impacted?
Apr 14, 2020
208. Finally, an accreditation for fire safety practitioners
Apr 07, 2020
207. Apartment living in our changed world: your many questions answered
Mar 31, 2020
206. Resilience and leadership during a crisis
Mar 23, 2020
205. Building email accounts | records handover | boundary lines
Mar 17, 2020
204. **SPECIAL EPISODE** Coronavirus: can we avoid in-person strata meetings?
Mar 14, 2020
203. Owners can no longer claim damages in the Tribunal
Mar 10, 2020
202. Approving air con installations | insurance claims | happy compulsory appointment
Mar 03, 2020
201. Frank Higginson explains why former Commissioner for BCCM Chris Irons has joined the team
Feb 25, 2020
200. Part 2 – YSP LIVE 2020
Feb 18, 2020
199. Part 1 – YSP LIVE 2020
Feb 11, 2020
198. The unlimited liability of strata property owners
Feb 04, 2020
197. Bathroom renovation gone wrong | committee nominations | another win for pets
Jan 28, 2020
196. When is it ok to withhold documents from inspection?
Jan 21, 2020
195. Mouldy clothes | CMS changes | approval for solar panels
Jan 14, 2020
194. The art of crisis management – with Daniel Holt
Jan 07, 2020
193. 5 podcast highlights from 2019
Dec 31, 2019
192. Smoking nuisance | committee waives interest on levies | defamation
Dec 17, 2019
191. All you need to know about strata remedial works, with MaxBuild
Dec 10, 2019
190. Vexatious litigants | stop valves (again!) | BMC gas bill
Dec 03, 2019
189. Strata managers as facilitators not decision makers, with Natalie Fitzgerald
Nov 26, 2019
188. Can a strata manager propose their own reappointment?
Nov 19, 2019
187. Why buildings must pay more attention to their books and records
Nov 12, 2019
186. Dealing with damage caused by lot owner + compulsory appointment success
Nov 05, 2019
185. Isolation valves | leases vs by-laws | access to strata records
Oct 29, 2019
184. The curious case of the disappearing by-law
Oct 22, 2019
183. The micro-politics of apartment living, with Hazel Easthope
Oct 15, 2019
182. The 5 By-Laws for Strata Managers to Recommend
Oct 07, 2019
181. Absentee committee member | restricting committee power | by-law success
Oct 01, 2019
180. It’s strata QandA time: LIVE from Town Hall House
Sep 24, 2019
179. How to properly calculate meeting notice periods
Sep 17, 2019
178. How to find a competent fire safety professional
Sep 10, 2019
177. Owners taxed on OC income | display of fire statement | lot property defects | conversion to strata
Sep 03, 2019
176. The question all strata managers must ask their clients – with Cat Carmichael
Aug 27, 2019
175. Parking mix up: why is my car space marked for disability parking?
Aug 20, 2019
174. The unique role of the commissioner’s office – with Chris Irons
Aug 13, 2019
173. Beware the motion to discuss “general business”
Aug 06, 2019
172. Exposing Australia’s Building Defects Crisis, with Dr Nicole Johnston
Jul 30, 2019
171. Who pays contents insurance excess | adjourned meetings | pre-1974 lot boundaries
Jul 23, 2019
170. Do NZ unit owners have stronger property rights? With Thomas Gibbons
Jul 16, 2019
169. Restricted matters at AGM | when does chair vacate | rooftop purchase
Jul 09, 2019
168. Why good strata managers educate owners – with Tim Sara
Jul 02, 2019
167. Defamatory emails | renovation approvals | expiry of agency agreements
Jun 25, 2019
166. Your essential guide to Community Schemes
Jun 18, 2019
165. Levies unpaid for 18 months | insurance runaround | lost rent claims
Jun 03, 2019
164. Improving communication between residents with Stratabox
May 28, 2019
163. Can’t get access to install window locks?
May 20, 2019
162. Replacing combustible cladding? The class action you need to know about
May 14, 2019
161. When is it ok to delay repairs and maintenance?
May 07, 2019
160. Why 70% of new apartment builds will have defects and what to do about it
Apr 30, 2019
159. What does strata building insurance cover?
Apr 23, 2019
158. Your access to my latest live QandA
Apr 16, 2019
157. Fires, defects and short term lets: a building manager’s perspective
Apr 10, 2019
156. How strata managers can meet client expectations
Apr 03, 2019
155. The gamechanger that is Soho App
Mar 26, 2019
154. When you’re unhappy, go back to the contract terms
Mar 19, 2019
153. The No. 1 Thing That Dramatically Improves Apartment Living
Mar 12, 2019
152. Practical waste management tips – plus a special opportunity
Mar 05, 2019
151. Is a secret ballot really secret?
Feb 25, 2019
150. How to increase the value of your unit by extending into the common property
Feb 19, 2019
149. Why strata committees should be meeting regularly
Feb 12, 2019
148. How one building successfully lifted a pet ban
Feb 05, 2019
147. Making lot owners responsible for common property in small schemes
Jan 29, 2019
146. How to get the most out of your 2019 in strata, with Ash Roy
Jan 20, 2019
145. How to replace an underperforming strata manager with an administrator
Jan 09, 2019
144. 5 highlights from 2018
Jan 02, 2019
143. When are records privileged? Plus, a flooring case
Dec 18, 2018
142. Your access to my latest live QandA
Dec 11, 2018
141. Perennial Parking Problems – plus pets!
Dec 04, 2018
140. The technology that protects your building from short term letting
Nov 27, 2018
139. How to fund upgrades that only benefit some owners
Nov 20, 2018
138. The shocking truth about broker commissions and fees
Nov 13, 2018
137. 5 steps to take when challenging a lawyer’s bill
Nov 06, 2018
136. Upgrading the common property to cater for disability
Oct 30, 2018
135. Reena delivers the truth about strata living
Oct 23, 2018
134. The question you must ask your energy provider
Oct 15, 2018
133. When the former strata manager won’t hand over records
Oct 08, 2018
132. Meet my Elephant
Oct 02, 2018
131. Can Renovation Works Proceed before a By Law is Approved and Registered?
Sep 24, 2018
130. How to deal with strata bullies
Sep 17, 2018
129. Why you can’t stack the committee ballot paper
Sep 11, 2018
128. How to be a resilient strata manager
Sep 04, 2018
127. Beware the outdated financial statement
Aug 28, 2018
126. How one building saved $60,000 on its water bill
Aug 21, 2018
125. Your Guide to By-Law Registrations
Aug 14, 2018
124. Accused of having a conflict of interest?
Aug 07, 2018
123. How strategic planning increases property value
Jul 31, 2018
122. Two lots on the one proxy form?
Jul 24, 2018
121. The essentials of building management – with Dino Biordi
Jul 17, 2018
120. Be careful when recovering unpaid strata levies
Jul 10, 2018
119. Practical tips for reducing risk in strata – with Paul Keating
Jul 03, 2018
118. The dangers of global renovation works by-laws
Jun 26, 2018
117. How QLD schemes are using by-laws to regulate email etiquette
Jun 19, 2018
116. Do strata committee vacancies need to be filled? And short term letting update
Jun 12, 2018
115. Beware these rookie strata errors
Jun 04, 2018
114. The importance of detailed meeting notices
May 29, 2018
113. How to deal with a self interested committee
May 22, 2018
112. How to conduct a secret ballot
May 15, 2018
111. What if people could sample apartment living for a month?
May 08, 2018
110. Why strata owners shouldn’t fear a compulsory sale
Apr 30, 2018
109. Licensing changes for strata managers – the need to know with Sasha Boe
Apr 23, 2018
108. Can strata managers accept cash at meetings for levy payments?
Apr 17, 2018
107. Lessons from a strata owner turned strata manager
Apr 10, 2018
106. Resolving the confusion around electronic voting
Apr 03, 2018
105. Fixing the UK’s broken housing market – with Sarah Blandy
Mar 27, 2018
104. How insurance commissions impact strata management fees
Mar 20, 2018
103. Reducing the hysteria around combustible cladding
Mar 13, 2018
102. In Conversation: affixing the common seal to a DA
Mar 06, 2018
101. A better way to handle building defects disputes – with Chris Duggan
Feb 26, 2018
100. Episode 100 – Amanda and Reena uncut
Feb 20, 2018
099. How to build a resilient community – with Stacy Barter
Feb 11, 2018
098. Deadline approaches for window safety devices and a warning for managers
Feb 04, 2018
097. Why NABERS is a game changer for the residential property market
Jan 29, 2018
096. In Conversation: beware long term fire safety contracts
Jan 22, 2018
095. David Hampton on how we build smarter communities
Jan 15, 2018
094. In Conversation: what to do about a LAAN and how to dedicate a community lot to council
Jan 08, 2018
093. 5 highlights from 2017
Jan 02, 2018
092. In Conversation: co-owners as strata committee members and collective sale bullying
Dec 18, 2017
091. How WA’s highest court upheld a by-law preventing short stays
Dec 11, 2017
090. In Conversation: the difference between by-law reviews and consolidations
Dec 04, 2017
089. How to effectively chair a strata meeting
Nov 27, 2017
088. In Conversation: how to convince a building to increase levies by 85%
Nov 19, 2017
087. What’s so interesting about strata audits? With Aylie Brutman
Nov 13, 2017
086. Oops we forgot to strike levies, plus how to deal with unfair contracts
Nov 06, 2017
085. How to renovate your strata apartment without the need for approval
Oct 30, 2017
084. In Conversation: the problem with compulsory managing agents
Oct 23, 2017
083. Reduce energy usage and save money with Wattblock
Oct 16, 2017
082. In conversation: how lot owners can oppose a strata committee decision
Oct 08, 2017
081. Demystifying EBix Trades Monitor for strata buildings – with Russell Kelleher
Oct 02, 2017
080. Do we need more diverse strata committees?
Sep 25, 2017
079. In Conversation: resolving a retaining wall dispute and dealing with asbestos confusion
Sep 19, 2017
078. How to Manage Complex Schemes – With Chris Duggan (replay)
Sep 12, 2017
077. In Conversation: a strata manager acting on the instruction of a single committee member
Sep 05, 2017
076. Consent is Needed to Change Common Property Rights By Laws
Aug 29, 2017
075. The Rise of the Urbanise Platform – with James Mahony
Aug 22, 2017
074. In Conversation: why managers must keep emails and Fair Trading on AirBnB by-laws
Aug 15, 2017
073. The 3 Ways to Fund Your Strata Building – with Paul Morton
Aug 08, 2017
072. In Conversation: what strata managers should be doing about insurance commissions
Aug 01, 2017
071. More tough questions: Strata in Conversation Sydney Lunch Part 2
Jul 25, 2017
070. An exclusive peek inside the sold out Strata in Conversation Sydney Lunch – Part 1
Jul 18, 2017
069. Why the wifi keeps dropping out in your strata lot and how to solve it: with Daniel Borin from StrataMax
Jul 10, 2017
068. In Conversation With Reena Van Aalst – The Building That Cannot Be Insured
Jul 03, 2017
067. The legal liability of strata committee members – with Anne-Maree Paull of CHU
Jun 26, 2017
066. In Conversation With Reena Van Aalst – Beware Unconscious Bias, Plus Challenging Proxy Appointments
Jun 19, 2017
065. An insight in to community management in Dubai – with Neville Mawerera
Jun 13, 2017
064. In Conversation – the battle to evict a terror tenant and the importance of getting Tribunal applications right
Jun 05, 2017
063. Solar panel innovation for strata schemes – with Cameron Knox
May 30, 2017
062. In Conversation With Reena Van Aalst – Proxy Forms Under New Law And Who Can View Strata Records?
May 22, 2017
061. A summary of the changes to meeting procedure under the new NSW strata law
May 16, 2017
060. In Conversation – New Rules for Engaging Lawyers and Banning Smoking Building-Wide
May 09, 2017
059. The Good, Bad And Ugly Financial Reforms For NSW Strata Buildings – With Joel Russell Of Kelly + Partners
May 02, 2017
058. In Conversation With Reena Van Aalst – Agents Throwing Out Records and Creative First Home Buyers
Apr 24, 2017
057. Crime In Surfers Paradise Communities – With Dr Sacha Reid
Apr 17, 2017
056. In Conversation With Reena Van Aalst – The Role of The Chairperson and a Successful Council Parking Agreement
Apr 11, 2017
055. Veronica Morgan On Why Strata Purchasers Should Work With A Buyer’s Agent
Apr 04, 2017
054. In Conversation with Reena Van Aalst – Is An Unsigned Agency Agreement Valid?
Mar 29, 2017
053. How To Deal With An Owner Making Private Use of Common Property Without Approval (NSW law)
Mar 21, 2017
052. In Conversation with Reena Van Aalst – Why Are Strata Managers Charging ‘Compliance’ Fees?
Mar 14, 2017
051. How To Prepare Your Strata Property For Sale – With Paton Jamieson
Mar 07, 2017
050. In Conversation with Reena Van Aalst – BMC Personality Clashes And Embarking On Collective Sale
Mar 01, 2017
049. Collective Sale and Renewal with Leisha de Aboitiz (references to NSW law)
Feb 20, 2017
048. In Conversation with Reena Van Aalst – Overly Eager Agents and Extended By-law Registration Periods
Feb 14, 2017
047. What You Must Know Before Buying In To Strata
Feb 07, 2017
046. In Conversation with Reena Van Aalst – signing DAs and problems with NCAT penalties
Jan 31, 2017
045. Know Thy Neighbours
Jan 24, 2017
044. How To Deal With Boundary Fences In Strata (references to NSW law)
Jan 17, 2017
043. Strata Managers vs Real Estate Agents – with Tim McKibbin of REI (NSW)
Jan 10, 2017
042. Highlights from 2016 — A Year In Review
Jan 04, 2017
041. What Makes A Great Strata Committee – with committee member Steven King (all jurisdictions)
Dec 20, 2016
040. Explaining the Tribunal process, including penalties under the new NSW law (references to NSW legislation)
Dec 13, 2016
039. Why All Strata Buildings Should be Smoke-Free (references to NSW legislation, general discussion relevant to all jurisdictions)
Dec 06, 2016
038. Why it is Vital for Strata Owners to Add Value to their Building – with Gordon Streight (relevant to all jurisdictions)
Nov 29, 2016
037. BONUS – New Strata Laws: Preparing For The Future – Part 3 (Q&A) What strata owners need to know about the new NSW strata law
Nov 22, 2016
036. New Strata Laws: Preparing For The Future – Part 2 What strata owners need to know about the new NSW strata law
Nov 15, 2016
035. New Strata Laws: Preparing For The Future – Part 1 What strata owners need to know about the new NSW strata law
Nov 07, 2016
034. Tips on How To Run A Good Strata Meeting – with Karina Heinz (references to NSW law)
Nov 01, 2016
033. Things That Can Go Horribly Wrong When Buying Into A New Strata Plan And How To Avoid Them – with Sean McNamara
Oct 24, 2016
032. Introducing The Your Strata Property Online Membership Community
Oct 18, 2016
031. Renovating Your Strata Home – with Interior Design Expert Jen Bishop
Oct 11, 2016
030. How Private Are Owners’ Personal Details When it Comes to Strata Books and Records?
Oct 03, 2016
029. The immense power held by strata owners – with Cathy Sherry
Sep 26, 2016
028. How Electronic Voting Will Drive Strata Owner Engagement – with Dee Pannell (references to NSW and QLD legislation)
Sep 20, 2016
027. Why the ABMA Building Management Code is the Key to Maintaining Your Strata Property – with Lynda Kypriadakis
Sep 12, 2016
026. Does your NSW strata building need a valuation for insurance purposes? – With Amanda Farmer
Sep 06, 2016
025. How To Manage Complex Strata and Community Schemes – with Chris Duggan (references to NSW law)
Aug 29, 2016
024. Short-Term Letting Following the Watergate Decision – with Robert Savage (references to VIC and NSW legislation)
Aug 21, 2016
023. What to look for in a Strata Insurance Policy – with Leonie Milonas
Aug 15, 2016
022. How To Manage Small Strata Blocks – With Melissa Macpherson
Aug 08, 2016
021. How The New NSW Laws Affect Your Strata Management Contracts – With Natalie Fitzgerald
Jul 28, 2016
020. Can You Legally Record A Strata Meeting? – with Hallie Warnock
Jul 16, 2016
019. How To Deal With Pets In Strata Buildings – Dr Emma Power
Jul 12, 2016
018. How Unit Entitlements Are Dealt Within Subdivisions, And How To Deal With Illegal Encroachments
Jul 01, 2016
017. How To Deal With Noise in Strata Buildings
Jun 24, 2016
016. How To Increase Your Lot’s Value Via Extensions (Into Common Property)
Jun 17, 2016
015. How Proposed Strata Laws Will Affect Tenants In Strata Schemes
Jun 13, 2016
014. How To Improve And Model Behaviour In Strata Communities
Jun 06, 2016
013. The Keys To Effective Strata Budgets
May 30, 2016
012. How To Use Technology To Improve Strata Management Outcomes
May 23, 2016
011. How To Establish A Sense Of Community In Strata Schemes With Rachel Cosentino
May 16, 2016
010. Macquarie Bank’s Jenny Strong And Amanda Farmer Discuss Strata Finance And How To Use It Effectively
May 10, 2016
009. How Legislative Changes Around Urban Renewal Affect You As A Strata Owner
May 02, 2016
008. The Truth About By-Laws In Your Strata Property (And How To Ensure You’re Not In Breach)
Apr 25, 2016
007. How A Strata Building Can Use By-Laws to Deal With Short Term Letting
Apr 19, 2016
006. Why Communities Should Consider Tendering Strata Management Contracts — With Helen Wells
Apr 11, 2016
005. How An Owner Advocate Helped A Strata Owner Overcome A Bad Case Of Bullying From His Strata Corporation — With Kellie Wright
Mar 30, 2016
004. How Short Term Letting Led To An Extra 1000 Residents And 18 Illegal Brothels In One City Building – With Karen Stiles
Mar 27, 2016
003. 6 Tips For Dealing With Criminals In Strata Properties
Mar 17, 2016
002. Reena Van Aalst on working with your strata manager and getting the most out of your building
Mar 17, 2016
001. What Is Strata
Mar 14, 2016