Guides

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

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

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....

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

At a glance Strata fees and levies are often confused, but they serve different purposes. This article breaks down how each one works, what they...

Strata Levies: What You’re Paying For, How They’re Set, and Why They May Go Up Strata levies are one of the most frequently misunderstood parts...

As temperatures rise across NSW, many apartment residents are considering air conditioning solutions to stay cool. But when you live in a...

Strata insurance is one of the highest expenses for any owners’ corporation or body corporate. The good news?   You may be able to reduce your...

When there’s a disagreement in your strata scheme, whether between lot owners and the strata management, corporate body or owners corporations, and...

When you are looking to either buy or refinance a property, which includes an apartment, townhouse or villa that is part of a strata complex, you are...

If you have anything to do with strata schemes in NSW, you’ll know the term ‘special levy’ pops up from time to time.  In fact,...

Let’s face it – when we hear the words ‘strata levy’ or ‘strata fees,’ they often conjure up images of tedious financial...

The majority of strata schemes in NSW will have their finances audited by an independent auditor. This process can help to ensure the strata scheme...

Are you mulling over a question about your strata fees, but unsure of how or who to ask about it? You can be sure as strata managers we’ve probably...

To understand what the capital works fund (also known as a sinking fund) is, it’s important to first clarify what types of strata levies can be...

Strata levies can often be a hidden sting for new owners, an unexpected second hangover after the elation of finally becoming an owner (the first...

A simple fact of strata living is that each strata’s levies are not the same. These mandatory body corporate fees can vary enormously depending on...

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...

One big reason to decide on strata living when you’re investing in a new property is sharing the costs for maintenance and updates of the property...

Strata living has great appeal because the costs of common property repairs, services and maintenance are shared through your strata fees. But what...

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses the changes that have been made to sinking funds. The...

If you lived in a building that you owned completely, you’d have to pay for all major works and renovations that the property needed. When you live...

Are My Strata Levies Increasing Too Fast? It’s easy to freak out about levy raises within your strata, however there may be a number of good...

In our Q&A video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses rates and fees related to strata. Video Transcript Every...

Strata fees can vary enormously between different apartment blocks and unit complexes. Multiple factors are taken into account when drawing up strata...

Within NSW strata schemes, different kinds of levies exist as a mean of raising funds to keep a strata complex safe, functional and appealing to live...

Investors or those buying into a strata complex often worry about the financial health of their body corporate or owners’ corporation. After all,...