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Common Questions about Risk Management for Strata Businesses

Article was originally posted April 2024 In a recent SCA NSW fortnightly webinar, Wal Dobrow, Director from BIV Reports, answered common questions and provided insights into effective risk management for […]

What the New Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Standards Mean for E-Mobility Devices in NSW

Article Originally Published August 2024   Starting February 2025, new mandatory safety standards will be in place for lithium-ion batteries used in e-mobility devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters and e-skateboards. […]

Building Inspection Reports for Strata

Article Originally Published January 2021   Building inspection reports are vital in identifying successful defect rectification processes. Defects have traditionally been diagnosed via a general defect or building inspection report. […]

Minns Labor Government to Unveil New Strata Laws

Article Originally Published July 2024   The Minns Labor Government has unveiled plans to introduce new laws targeting the management of strata communities across NSW. These measures are aimed at […]

Strata Glossary

Whether you’re a strata professional with 20 years in the business, or a new apartment owner fresh to strata, the terminology behind the industry can be confusing.  That’s why we’ve […]

FAQs on Managing Lithium-ion Batteries in Strata

Article Originally Published July 2024 Lithium-ion batteries continue to be a trending topic in strata, sparking discussions about safety, insurance and management. Recently, Alistair Gibney (Body Corporate Brokers), Tony Irvine […]

Leasing Your Car Park

Article Originally Published July 2020   With car spaces at such a premium in the city and inner city, it’s no wonder growing numbers of owners with space to spare […]

Final Stage of Fire Reforms Pushed out to 2026 & 2027

The Building Commission NSW has announced an important update regarding the implementation of fire safety reforms that were initially slated to take effect in February 2025.   The final stages […]

Balcony Gardens – What you need to know

Article was originally published August 2021   We recently received the following question about whether it was safe to have hanging plants on a balcony in a strata-titled property. As […]

Common Issues for Balconies

Article was originally published March 2021   While a balcony is a wonderful asset to have, when it’s located in a strata title development, there are certain issues you need […]