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Understanding the role of the owners corporation

Understanding the role of the owners corporation

24 Jan 2023
Our easy guide to the owners corporation outlines your rights and responsibilities and the key things you need to know to make smarter choices about your property.
The importance of accurate valuations

The importance of accurate valuations

19 Dec 2022
How to know if your property is underinsured?

How to know if your property is underinsured?

30 Nov 2022
Preparing for a wet summer

Preparing for a wet summer

14 Nov 2022
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Understanding the role of the owners corporation

Understanding the role of the owners corporation

24 Jan 2023
Our easy guide to the owners corporation outlines your rights and responsibilities and the key things you need to know to make smarter choices about your property.
The importance of accurate valuations

The importance of accurate valuations

19 Dec 2022
How to know if your property is underinsured?

How to know if your property is underinsured?

30 Nov 2022
Preparing for a wet summer

Preparing for a wet summer

14 Nov 2022
Understanding how strata levies and fees work

Understanding how strata levies and fees work

25 Oct 2022
VIC
Budgeting capital works for your property

Budgeting capital works for your property

25 Oct 2022
NSW
When does repair and maintenance work to an apartment building require development consent?

When does repair and maintenance work to an apartment building require development consent?

12 Oct 2022
QLD
How to effectively communicate on body corporate issues via email

How to effectively communicate on body corporate issues via email

10 Oct 2022
QLD
Understanding your property’s sinking fund forecast or capital works fund

Understanding your property’s sinking fund forecast or capital works fund

10 Oct 2022
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Understanding the role of the owners corporation

Understanding the role of the owners corporation

24 Jan 2023
Our easy guide to the owners corporation outlines your rights and responsibilities and the key things you need to know to make smarter choices about your property.
The importance of accurate valuations

The importance of accurate valuations

19 Dec 2022
How to know if your property is underinsured?

How to know if your property is underinsured?

30 Nov 2022
Preparing for a wet summer

Preparing for a wet summer

14 Nov 2022
Understanding how strata levies and fees work

Understanding how strata levies and fees work

25 Oct 2022
Avoiding the risk of underinsurance in strata

Avoiding the risk of underinsurance in strata

10 Oct 2022
Progressing our Talent

Progressing our Talent

20 May 2022
Smarter Communities is excited to announce the promotion of Lynne Kopellos to State Manager NSW.
Smarter Communities appoints new Head of Growth

Smarter Communities appoints new Head of Growth

2 May 2022
From a two-year tenure as Senior Business Development Manager to the new Head of Growth, congratulations Louise Burgess.
The impact of recent flooding events on insurance premiums

The impact of recent flooding events on insurance premiums

19 Apr 2022
Insurance premiums are likely to escalate as the frequency and severity of extreme weather events increase.
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When does repair and maintenance work to an apartment building require development consent?

When does repair and maintenance work to an apartment building require development consent?

12 Oct 2022
NSW
The difference between lot and common property

The difference between lot and common property

22 Aug 2022
NSW
NSW taking serious building defects seriously

NSW taking serious building defects seriously

6 Oct 2021
The message is clear; apartment owners should not be timid about calling out building defects.
NSW
Paws up for NSW strata law changes

Paws up for NSW strata law changes

27 Aug 2021
As the nature of strata living changes, so too are the rules to accommodate demands.
NSW
Essential work update for Greater Sydney

Essential work update for Greater Sydney

23 Aug 2021
NSW update on permitted essential works for STM strata owners and residents as released on 19 July 2021.
NSW
Public Health Orders for Northern NSW 

Public Health Orders for Northern NSW 

23 Aug 2021
Northern NSW Covid-19 update for strata owners and residents as released on 10 August 2021.
NSW
NSW quick guide for strata works

NSW quick guide for strata works

23 Aug 2021
NSW update re strata scheme works for strata owners as released on 12 August 2021.
NSW
Urgent Covid-19 Update for Greater Sydney

Urgent Covid-19 Update for Greater Sydney

17 Jul 2021
Clarification provided on the latest Covid-19 restrictions for Greater Sydney.
NSW
Face masks mandatory for Greater Sydney

Face masks mandatory for Greater Sydney

12 Jul 2021
Fitted face masks must be worn in common property in buildings in Greater Sydney to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Budgeting capital works for your property

Budgeting capital works for your property

25 Oct 2022
VIC
FAQ: Is it cheaper to replace your Exit & Emergency Lighting unit instead of the batteries?

FAQ: Is it cheaper to replace your Exit & Emergency Lighting unit instead of the batteries?

14 Sep 2022
VIC
Let’s celebrate Metro Melbourne and Regional Victoria

Let’s celebrate Metro Melbourne and Regional Victoria

28 Oct 2021
Further restrictions will be lifted from 6pm on Friday, 29 October 2021 for Victorians.
VIC
Upcoming legislation changes for Victoria

Upcoming legislation changes for Victoria

27 Oct 2021
How will upcoming changes to the Victorian Strata Act affect you as a strata owner occupier or investor?
VIC
2nd session: register free now for online apartment owners’ forum

2nd session: register free now for online apartment owners’ forum

22 Oct 2021
How will changes to the Victorian Strata Act affect you as a strata owner occupier or investor?
VIC
5th lockdown. 5 days. 5 reasons to leave your home

5th lockdown. 5 days. 5 reasons to leave your home

23 Aug 2021
Victorian Covid-19 update for strata owners and residents as released on 16 July 2021.
VIC
Changes to the Benefit Principle in Victoria

Changes to the Benefit Principle in Victoria

8 Apr 2021
Changes to the Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendments Act in Victoria will come into effect on 1 December 2021.
VIC
Congratulations to our Victorian award finalists

Congratulations to our Victorian award finalists

23 Mar 2021
SCA awards recognise local strata businesses and individuals who make outstanding contributions to the industry.
VIC
OC obligations to repair and maintain properties

OC obligations to repair and maintain properties

19 Mar 2021
Our friends at Tisher Liner FC Law examine key aspects of changes to the Owners Corporations Act coming into effect in December.
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South Australia enters snap lockdown

South Australia enters snap lockdown

20 Jul 2021
Level 5 restrictions to apply to South Australia state-wide from 6pm Monday, July 20.
SA
Award winning strata management with ASCM

Award winning strata management with ASCM

18 Nov 2020
Adelaide Strata & Community Management takes out the award for best medium strata business in South Australia.
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QLD
How to effectively communicate on body corporate issues via email

How to effectively communicate on body corporate issues via email

10 Oct 2022
QLD
Understanding your property’s sinking fund forecast or capital works fund

Understanding your property’s sinking fund forecast or capital works fund

10 Oct 2022
QLD
Are you ready for the latest changes to Queensland Tenancy Laws?

Are you ready for the latest changes to Queensland Tenancy Laws?

6 Oct 2022
QLD
Queensland strata industry award finalists

Queensland strata industry award finalists

10 Feb 2022
Ernst Body Corporate Management and Challenge Strata Management both named as industry award finalists. Winners to be announced in March.
QLD
Strata meetings update for Queensland

Strata meetings update for Queensland

20 Dec 2021
With the opening of the Queensland border to interstate travellers, the risk of contracting Covid-19 will become a reality.
QLD
Law changes bring good news for pet owners who rent

Law changes bring good news for pet owners who rent

26 Oct 2021
Provisions made for pet owners and domestic violence victims in new laws aimed at modernising Queensland’s rental market.
QLD
The strata police – fact or fiction?

The strata police – fact or fiction?

21 Sep 2021
Who polices compliance with COVID-19 public health directions in a strata community?
QLD
Restrictions update in SEQ for Challenge clients

Restrictions update in SEQ for Challenge clients

23 Aug 2021
SE Queensland restrictions update released on 15 July 2021 for Challenge Strata Management clients.
QLD
SE Queensland restrictions update for Ernst clients

SE Queensland restrictions update for Ernst clients

23 Aug 2021
SE Queensland restrictions update for Ernst committee members as released on 15 July 2021.
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