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2023 Strata Reforms

Article Originally Posted December 2023 Phase 1 of the Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (NSW) has officially commenced, marking a major milestone in strata legislation. These reforms, shaped by insights collected from […]

Ask an Expert

Ask an Expert…. Strata can be quite confusing with many people, organisations and agencies involved. To assist you with your questions and queries please see contacts and resources to assist you. […]

Selecting Your Strata Committee

Article Originally Published July 2021   Selecting Your Strata Committee Your strata committee serves a number of important functions. Representing owners or owners’ nominees, as well as responsible for the […]

Revisiting Insights from the 2023 Strata Defects Survey

With the launch of the 2025 Strata Defects Survey, it’s a good time to revisit the insights from the 2023 survey.   Article Originally Published December 2023   A new report by has revealed that over […]

Updated Strata Living Guide Released

Guide Updated 01 July 2025 Fair Trading NSW has released an updated version of their popular Strata Living Guide. Described as the ‘Essential Guide to Living in Strata’. The guide […]

PEXA and Registration of By-Laws in New South Wales

Article Originally Published September 2021 PEXA and Registration of By-Laws in New South Wales Changes to the land title system in New South Wales, effective 11 October 2021, transitioned cumbersome […]

Strata Parking

Article Originally Posted September 2020 When it comes to shared parking spaces and dealing with parking on common property, owners corporations and strata managers have often struggled. While most property […]

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. […]