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Who’s Responsible Guide
A guide to common property in strata
The Who’s Responsible Guide is SCA (NSW)’s comprehensive overview of ‘is it the Owner or Owners Committee’s responsibility for maintaining common items found within a building’.
1 October 2026 changes to card payment arrangements and card-processing costs
As members are aware, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) earlier this year concluded that it is in the public interest to remove surcharging for all designated card networks (eftpos, Mastercard and Visa) from 1 October 2026. These designated networks are subject to formal regulation by the RBA and other networks such as American Express and UnionPay, which aren’t part of formal RBA regulation have also chosen to remove surcharging. Further information about these changes can be found on the RBA’s website. The strata sector is well prepared for the upcoming changes and in particular, the removal of the credit card […]
Recurring Building Defects in Strata: What to Check Before Repairing Again
A leak has returned. A crack that was repaired has appeared again. Or another balcony is starting to show the same signs as one that needed remedial work a few years ago. For strata managers, the immediate focus is usually on getting it assessed, responding to residents and giving the committee some clarity on what happens next. But when a building problem comes back, going straight to another repair quote may not always be the best first step. Before starting again, it can be worth looking at what the building has already been through. Previous reports, scopes, photographs, and repair […]
7 sessions you won’t want to miss at Convention 26
Convention 26 is just under three weeks away and the program is packed with ideas, insights and experiences designed for the people shaping the future of strata. From three thought-provoking keynotes to practical sessions tackling the real challenges facing strata professionals, this year’s program has something for everyone — whether you’re leading a business, managing schemes, navigating risk or looking for new ways to work and connect. Here are seven sessions we think you won’t want to miss. 1. Shaping What Comes Next: Leading Through Change, Innovation and Opportunity Gus Balbontin The ultimate disruptor, Gus Balbontin will challenge you to […]