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What Is Strata? A Clear, Simple Guide for New Owners

At a Glance Strata is a form of property ownership where you own your individual lot, such as an apartment or townhouse, and share ownership of...

How to Change Your Strata Manager in NSW

At a Glance Changing strata managers in NSW involves checking your current management agreement, gathering proposals, and voting on the appointment...

What Does Strata Management Cost in NSW? An Honest Look at Fees

At a Glance Strata management fees are what an owners corporation pays its managing agent. They sit as one line inside the scheme’s levy...

The 2026 Census is Coming to Your Building

At a Glance The 2026 Australian Census will take place on 11 August 2026, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) working closely with strata...

The 2026 Census is Coming to Your Building

At a Glance The 2026 Australian Census will take place on 11 August 2026, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) working closely with strata...

Changing Your Strata Manager: A Comprehensive Guide

If your strata manager isn’t meeting expectations, you’re not alone — and you’re not stuck. Whether it’s communication issues, unkept...

What Does a Strata Manager Do in NSW? A Complete Guide for Owners and Committees in 2025

Managing a strata property in NSW involves more than just paying levies or organising repairs. It requires knowledge of legislation, strong financial...

A Complete Guide to Renovating a Strata Property in NSW 2026

At a Glance In NSW, strata renovations must comply with the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, your scheme’s by-laws, and the 2025 reforms....

A guide to your Work Health Safety obligations as a strata property owner

At Jamesons Strata Management, we’re committed to ensuring that your strata property is safe, comfortable, and well-managed. One key aspect of this...

Your Guide To Investing In Strata Apartments

Generally speaking, strata properties are the most affordable way to invest in real estate – and they can really pay off too. However, when buying...

Your Guide to Understanding the Rental Bond Scheme

It’s one of the most frustrating parts about moving from one rental property to another – organising the bond for a new place when you haven’t...

Your Guide To The Amended NSW Plumbing & Drainage Laws

As a strata committee member, one of your tasks is to stay on top of new legislation and regulations to make sure that your strata scheme complies...

Our Guide To Property Repairs – What Are You Responsible For Maintaining?

Generally speaking, the owner of a property is responsible for all maintenance and repairs within their lot and whatever isn’t common property....

Our Guide To Property Repairs – What Your Strata Manager Is Required To Fix

Having a strata manager can make your life much easier – but what do they do? A strata manager can function as a first point of contact for repairs...

Your Guide To Strata Levies

Every strata scheme has certain fees and levies that all owners have to pay. These are set at the Annual General Meeting and agreed upon by the...

The New Strata Living Guide for 2017 and Beyond

There have been over 90 changes to the New South Wales strata laws with the introduction of the new Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, including...

A Body Corporate / Manager’s Guide to Dealing with Difficult Tenants

Living in a strata scheme means having different people from different backgrounds trying to live harmoniously together under one shared roof. With a...

How to Get a Section 184 Certificate (Previously ‘Section 109 Certificate’)

At a Glance This guide explains what a Section 184 Certificate includes, why it’s essential when buying or selling a strata property in NSW, who...

3 Things to Consider Before Purchasing Commercial Strata Property in Australia

You’re about to buy a commercial property for your business or as an investment – but just you’ve spotted a reference to strata title. So what...

What are strata fees or levies and what’s included?

Whether you’re weighing up buying an apartment in Sydney or are looking at your dream townhouse, you’ll probably be considering the value of...

How Does Community Association Differ from a Strata Title?

Strata title, community association, Torrens title – what do they all mean? Whether you’re inspecting a beautiful apartment in Sydney or are...

How is a 2 Unit Strata Scheme Managed?

A lot of the information we share about strata management is focused on medium or large strata schemes, but what about a duplex or 2...

How Does a Collective Sale Work in a Large Strata Property?

In August of 2019 we saw the first-ever judgement by the NSW Land and Environment Court approving a collective sale of a strata property; a mixed...

What We’ve Learnt From Opal Tower: How To Avoid The Unexpected Costs & Inconvenience

In August 2018, construction of the Opal Tower in Sydney Olympic Park was completed. Designed by Bates Smart Architects, developed by Ecove, and...

Strata Reports: Why You Should Request It When Buying Your Next Property

If you’re thinking of purchasing a property, doing your research before you buy strata is always highly recommended. If the property is above...

Your Guide To Investing In Strata Apartments

Generally speaking, strata properties are the most affordable way to invest in real estate – and they can really pay off too. However, when buying...

Why Strata Inspection Reports Matter When Buying a Property

A strata scheme can only be successful if the property itself is safe and comfortable to live in, and the easiest way to ensure that this is the case...

What to Consider Before Selling Your Strata Property

Selling any property can be a daunting and complex process, and selling property in a strata scheme can be quite different from selling regular...

Finding a Strata Property in the Sutherland Shire

Sitting just below Sydney lies the Sutherland Shire encompassing a variety of suburbs: from Cronulla, Miranda and Illawong in the north to Waterfall...

Is an Upper North Shore Strata Property Right for Me?

Are you deliberating over buying in a strata property in Sydney’s upper north shore? As it turns out, this could just be one of the city’s best...

5 Questions to Ask Before Buying into a Strata Property

Finding your dream home or investment property in a strata scheme is an incredibly exciting step, but is it the right option for you? When strata...

Sydney Strata Office Values See Major Growth

While much of the focus has been on residential property values in central Sydney over the past year, the demand for strata office investments has...

A Closer Look at Pre Purchase Strata Reports

One of the most common questions asked by people who are new to strata schemes is what exactly a pre purchase strata report is – and how to go...

Tips for Investing in Regional Commercial Stratas

Australia offers many exciting areas of growth for a commercial property investment outside of the capital cities, and strata premises offer an ideal...

What Do I Need to Know About the New Collective Sales Process?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses the collective sales process. One of the more controversial...

Is Living in a City Strata Right for Me?

Whether you’re downsizing from a home in the suburbs or looking to live closer to the CBD and its social aspects, moving into a strata title in...

Should I Buy in a Big or Small Strata Block?

Sydney strata schemes of different sizes offer vastly different living and management styles. So, does it suit you better to buy into a strata block...

What Renters Are Currently Looking for in Central Sydney

With the Sydney rental market experiencing incredible demand in recent years, many are looking to buy into strata scheme units as low-maintenance and...

Baby Boomers and the Appeal of Rural Strata Schemes

Australia’s Baby Boomers are ageing, and a large proportion of them are now reaching retirement. While approximately two thirds of those aged 48 to...

What to Look for in an Inner-city Sydney Strata

If you’re looking into buying in a Sydney strata scheme in the inner suburbs, there are some considerations to be aware of to ensure you make a...

What You Should Know Before Buying An Apartment

All apartment buyers in Australia are regulated by strata title, signifying individual ownership of your apartment and shared ownership of the common...

Is Your Property Ready to Attract the Right Tenants?

There’s plenty of competition from other landlords when it comes to renting out your apartment. So it’s important to consider which extra...

4 Tips for Buying a Strata Unit for Investment

Buying a strata unit can be a profitable investment. We say CAN BE because it’s not always a sure shot. The profitability of your investment will...

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