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Understanding By-Laws in Strata Living: What They Are and How We Can Help

In a strata community, shared spaces and responsibilities go hand in hand. To ensure everything runs smoothly, each building is governed by a set of...

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...

The Role of a Strata Committee in NSW: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Strata living offers many benefits; shared amenities, collective decision-making, and often, a strong sense of community. But all of this depends on...

Federal Budget 2024  – the impact for apartment owners

When the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down this year’s budget in mid-May 2024 it looked like not much change for apartment owners at...

Jamesons Strata Management Appoints New General Manager

Appointment of New General Manager for Jamesons Southern – Talia Smith Jamesons are pleased to announce the appointment of Talia Smith as the...

Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 – Proposed Amendments

An Overview of the Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 On 10th October 2023, the Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced, proposing...

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...

Plumbing In Your Strata Managed Property -Who Is Responsible?

When living in a strata property, one of the most common issues that can arise is that of plumbing. If your plumbing goes awry, who is responsible...

Factors That Can Impact Your Insurance Costs In Your Strata Managed Property

When buying a strata property, there are many important things to consider, not the least of which is strata insurance. As many building defects...

What Does Strata Title Mean?

Developed almost 60 years ago, Strata Title is an Australian creation which is now used by countries all around the world. In NSW, the NSW...

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...

The Key To Making A Property Successful

Strata developments come with a lot of moving parts, making it very hard to keep track of all the different issues to keep on top of, especially if...

What Insurance is Needed for My NSW Strata Property?

Making sense of what’s covered when it comes to insurance for your strata property can be confusing – especially when you factor in other...

Who Pays for Maintenance in my NSW Strata Apartment?

If you’re living in a strata building, it’s important to know who’s responsible for the maintenance costs in and around your apartment or lot....

Your Strata FAQs About Common Property

The complexities of common property boundaries mean that as strata managers, we’re asked a lot of reasonable questions about who does what (and who...

How Often are Strata Meetings Held?

It’s a commonly asked question for owners within strata committees; how often are strata meetings held? Here’s a rundown on the required and...

The Origins of Sydney Strata Schemes

Did you know that the strata title is actually an Australian invention? This modern method of co-ownership is used all over the world, but the...

How Do I Assign a Proxy Vote in my Strata Scheme?

Your strata meetings are your opportunity to make your voice heard and have your say on important decisions that will affect your lifestyle and...

What are General and Special Resolutions in a Strata Scheme?

The structure of a strata scheme uses a number of collective and democratic methods for effective community living, and one of these is the...

What Are By-laws in a Strata Scheme?

By-laws exist in every strata scheme, but what purpose do they serve? They are policies that define the rules for harmonious living within a strata...

Attending Your Strata Annual General Meeting

For some new owners within a strata scheme, the idea of attending your first Annual General Meeting can seem about as appealing as pulling teeth....

What Is Strata, and What Does a Strata Property Entail?

Brand new to the world of strata? Then this information is for you. Whether you’re considering buying an apartment that is part of a strata scheme...

Strata Repairs & Maintenance: Who is Responsible?

If you’re living in strata, it’s important to know exactly what you and your strata scheme are each responsible for when it comes to maintenance...

What Do I Need To Know About Insurance In Strata?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses what you need to know about insurance in strata....

What Changes Have Been Made to General Meetings?

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

FAQs about Annual General Meetings for NSW Stratas

You’ve probably heard about how important it is that strata owners attend their Annual General Meeting (AGM). That’s because your AGM is used to...

What is Strata?

In the video Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons defines strata. Video Transcript Strata for the inexperienced can be really confusing, so I...

Confused? Read Our Strata Management Jargon Buster

If you’re confused about strata title management, rest assured you’re not alone. With many variations in strata law terminology across the...

Why Investors Should Attend Strata Meetings

As an investor in a strata complex, you automatically become a member of the owners corporation (also called the body corporate). This means you...

Think you know exactly how strata works? You might be surprised at some of the answers!

1. The strata manager decides how much I pay in levies each year and how much they will be paid for proving their service. Levies are decided at the...

What is a Poll Vote?

A poll vote is a vote cast using the value of unit entitlement allocated to each specific lot. This method of vote is used for passing a special...

How many owners need to be present to declare a quorum at an AGM, EGM & ECM?

AGM & EGM: A quorum for a general meeting is determined by one quarter or more of the people entitled to vote, being present in person or by...

Can I vote on agenda items at an ECM?

Only Executive Committee members can vote on agenda items at an Executive Committee meeting. The exception would be if an owner or company nominee of...

How do I fill out a proxy form?

Proxy forms for a range of meetings and scheme types are available to download from the Jamesons Document Bank. For informatin on how to fill out...

Understanding By-Laws in Strata Living: What They Are and How We Can Help

In a strata community, shared spaces and responsibilities go hand in hand. To ensure everything runs smoothly, each building is governed by a set of...

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...

The Role of a Strata Committee in NSW: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Strata living offers many benefits; shared amenities, collective decision-making, and often, a strong sense of community. But all of this depends on...

A Complete Guide to Renovating a Strata Property in NSW 2025

Renovating your strata property in NSW is an exciting opportunity to modernise your space, increase property value, and enhance liveability. However,...

Sustainable Strata Living: How NSW Strata Schemes Can Go Green & Save Money

Sustainability is becoming an essential part of how we live, work, and manage our properties. In NSW, strata schemes play a crucial role in reducing...

The RBA Rate Cut: What It Means for You and Your Strata Community

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate by 0.25 basis points  to 4.10%, a shift that could ease financial pressure for many apartment...

Upcoming Fire Safety Legislation Changes – What Strata Owners Need to Know 

New South Wales will implement significant changes to fire safety regulations through the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development...

Upcoming Changes to Strata Management in NSW: What You Need to Know

The strata management industry in NSW is set to undergo significant reforms with the introduction of the Strata Managing Agents Legislation Amendment...

Short Term Rentals in Strata Buildings: What Owners Need to Know

With the rise of platforms like Airbnb, many apartment owners and investors are exploring new income opportunities. One popular option is Airbnb...

Plumbing In Your Strata Managed Property -Who Is Responsible?

When living in a strata property, plumbing issues can be both frustrating and complex. Given that plumbing systems often run through multiple units...

How to Weatherproof Your Home for Winter

At this time of year, you might have identified some cold draughts or areas of water damage that need to be fixed, or you may be thinking about ways...

What Is A Certificate Of Currency & How To Get One

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...

Winter Strata Protection: Rising Damp, Mould, and Prevention Best Practices in Strata Buildings

Maintaining a healthy living environment in your strata scheme is crucial for the well-being of residents and the structural integrity of the...

Who Do You Complain to if Your Strata Manager Isn’t Pulling Their Weight?

Strata managers are here to make strata living easy and enjoyable, but a strata manager who isn’t performing their job effectively can actively...

Why Great Strata Management is Customised Strata Management

If you lifted the roof on your strata property and peered inside, you’d see that the property and the lives of its residents are completely unique....

4 Key Signs Your Strata Manager Could be Old-Fashioned (and Making Life Harder)

A modern approach to strata management can make life far easier and smoother for strata owners. So how do you know if your current strata manager is...

Who Manages Strata for My Apartment? Getting to Know Your Strata Manager

If you’ve just moved into your new apartment or strata property in NSW, you might be wondering exactly how this whole strata thing works. What...

How Does a Strata Manager Differ from a Property Manager?

Is property management the same as strata management? Well some say we are all the same as we work in the property industry, but at times we should...

Times When Using a Professional Strata Manager Proves Invaluable

Your strata scheme has the option of using a strata manager in NSW, but how do you know if this will provide genuine value? The right professional...

Strata Managers Must be Licensed in NSW. What Does This Mean?

Strata schemes in NSW can either be self-managed or managed by a licensed strata manager. The majority of schemes choose to work with a licensed...

What Do Strata Management Fees and Charges Cover?

Strata management fees may feel like just another cost to strata owners. But what exactly is covered in this cost? While the specifics vary between...

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...

What To Look For In A Good Strata Manager – Do You Have One?

Naturally, some needs and expectations a property owner has of their strata manager can be negotiated on an individual basis. There are some basic...

What Does a Commercial Strata Manager Do?

Commercial strata schemes may come in many different forms, including office buildings, factories, shopping centres, car parks, or combinations of...

How Australia’s New Subletting Legislation Will Affect Airbnb

On 5th June 2018, the NSW state government revealed a new set of legislations that would have big impacts on strata inhabitants and short-stay...

The Value of Using a Local Strata Manager

Choosing a strata manager with local expertise guarantees they’ll be trained and experienced to handle all your unique requirements and issues that...

A Word on Strata Manager Contracts

Is your strata manager not meeting the mark? Whether it’s an issue of inadequate maintenance, fund deficits, general disorganisation or anything...

Troubles with Strata Managing Agents – and How to Avoid Them

Strata managing agents are responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of matters within your strata scheme. Your strata manager...

A Word on Leasing Out Your Strata Unit

Whether you’re moving overseas for six months or have just purchased an investment strata property, leasing out your unit can bring in welcome...

The Role of a Strata Manager vs Property Manager

Strata manager and property manager: they’re the same thing, right? Not so much. Although they’re both useful within the real estate industry, a...

What Does a Strata Manager Do?

Ever wonder what a strata manager does? You’re not alone. There are many people who are new to living in strata schemes and feel unsure of what the...

How has the Role of the Strata Manager Changed?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the role of a strata manager has changed. At Jamesons, we...

How Do the New Laws Address Short Term Letting?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the new laws address short term letting. With the growing...

Can I Let out My Strata Unit Short-Term?

Our strata managers in Sydney are sometimes asked about letting out strata units on short-term sites such as Airbnb and Stayz, and it’s difficult...

Accessing NSW Strata Management Services in Rural Regions

Traditionally it’s been a challenge finding the right strata management agency in regional and rural areas of Australia. Even if you can find...

What is the role of a strata manager?

If you rent or own an apartment, office or commercial space, you deserve to know that the building complex is properly being maintained and managed....

How to Change Strata Managers

The best-run strata schemes generally depend on the expertise and sound judgement of experienced, professional strata managers. It’s not uncommon...

How Do Strata Managers And Property Managers Differ?

There are significant differences between strata managers and property managers which are often confused by lot owners and residents in strata titled...

7 Signs of Efficient Strata Management

Most apartment blocks have strata managers. These are fully licensed professionals trained to deal with the everyday needs of a strata scheme. A...

Strata Managers and Property Managers: The Difference between the Two

Many think that these two terms mean the same thing, but they actually don’t. Although constantly used interchangeably by some people, these two...

The Importance of Having a Licensed Strata Manager

In strata title management, owners, whether these are investors or occupiers, have the option to self-manage or hire a strata manager to do all the...

Qualities of a Good Strata Manager

Choosing an effective strata manager is key to successful and satisfying strata living. However, many property owners or body corporate often do not...

An update on the highly anticipated invoice approval and document management system

Due to some interface upgrades the roll out of our much anticipated invoice approval system and document management system has been slightly delayed....

Understanding By-Laws in Strata Living: What They Are and How We Can Help

In a strata community, shared spaces and responsibilities go hand in hand. To ensure everything runs smoothly, each building is governed by a set of...

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...

The Role of a Strata Committee in NSW: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Strata living offers many benefits; shared amenities, collective decision-making, and often, a strong sense of community. But all of this depends on...

Strata Management Statements and Building Management Statements: What’s the Difference?

Mixed use developments, such as those mixing retail and residential, are popular throughout NSW. But some of the terms when buying or investing in a...

When Do Strata Schemes in NSW Undergo Financial Auditing?

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...

Outlining the Latest Legislation Updates for NSW Strata Schemes

It’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest NSW strata community management legislation, as this can affect everything from day-to-day strata...

What’s the Link Between Strata Special Levies and the Sinking Fund?

Sinking fund, special levies, capital works fund and the administrative fund – it can feel like there are so many names and payment types to get...

How Good Management Minimises Unexpected Repairs & Special Strata Levies

Effective management is the cornerstone of a successful strata scheme. This is because by its very nature, strata living is all about using shared...

What Should We Do if a Strata Resident Tests Positive to COVID-19?

One of the key questions we’ve been fielding about COVID-19 and strata properties in Sydney is what to do if a resident, or multiple residents, has...

Who’s Responsible to Fix Unauthorised Works in a Strata Property?

Your owners corporation is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all common property within your strata scheme; this can include everything...

The Steps for Strata Dispute Resolution in NSW

Strata schemes are structured carefully to ensure an enjoyable lifestyle within the strata community, but what happens when two or more parties...

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...

Coronavirus Questions: How Can By-Laws Affect the Way We Handle COVID-19?

Since COVID-19 spread across the world, there’s been one word used often to sum up the situation: unprecedented. It’s therefore not surprising...

What if an Owners Corporation Can’t Meet its Obligations During Coronavirus?

COVID-19 has thrown up some unique situations, and with many people out of a job or underemployed there may well be strata owners corporations that...

Pools, Gyms and Facilities: Should Common Property be Closed for Coronavirus?

Your strata scheme in NSW may be lucky enough to have a shared pool, gym, tennis courts, office spaces, meeting rooms or other facilities. You might...

Coronavirus Questions: Can an Owner’s Corporation Reduce Maintenance or Cleaning to Reduce Costs?

As we know, COVID-19 has been placing financial pressure on many property residents, owners and tenants. We’re aware that many owners corporations...

Asbestos – How To Test And Manage It In Your Strata Property

Nowadays, when we hear ‘asbestos’, we immediately think of the risk it poses to human health. Up until the 1980s, however, asbestos was...

Dealing With Graffiti On Your Property

It’s one of the most annoying things about living in a vibrant, lively city like Sydney: graffiti. Essentially, graffiti refers to drawings or...

Property Building Defects – Who’s Responsible For What?

Last year’s Christmas Eve unfortunately wasn’t a time of giddy anticipation for the residents of Sydney’s Opal Tower. After hearing loud bangs,...

Understanding Concrete Cancer And Your Options

All types of walls can have cracks in them and, often, they are a mere aesthetic problem rather than a danger to the structural integrity of a...

Cladding – What Is It And What Are The Regulations Behind It?

In June 2017, a fridge caught on fire in the Grenfell Tower, a 24-storey residential tower block in London, England. Though firefighters were soon on...

How Often Should Fire Safety Inspections Be Held In Your Strata Property?

Fire safety is a crucial part of protecting people, property and the environment from severe harm or damage. There are many regulations that need to...

Three Benefits of Being A Member Of The Strata Committee

Also known as an body corporate executive committee, a strata committee is responsible for the daily operation of your strata scheme. In New South...

Can an Owners Corporation be Sued?

One of the great advantages of being an owner in a strata scheme is the fact that owners aren’t personally responsible for what happens in common...

Differences for Small and Large Strata Schemes in NSW

Strata schemes can come in all shapes and sizes; they may include as few as two lots, or as many as several hundred. While many aspects of managing...

What’s Required for a Quorum at a Strata Meeting?

In New South Wales, all meetings are required to have a quorum present. Whether the meeting is for an Annual General Meeting (AGM), Strata Committee...

What Type of Records Must An Owners Corporation Keep?

In New South Wales, the owners corporation is comprised of all the owners within the strata scheme, and is responsible for a number of matters...

How Do I Join My Strata Committee?

It’s a great thing if you’re keen to get involved in the running of your strata scheme. As part of the owners corporation committee, you are...

The Future of Strata and High Density Living in Sydney

It’s estimated that by 2040, the number of Sydney residents living in strata will have doubled from today’s figure of 25% to around 50% of the...

Why the New Strata Laws Are Good News for Wollongong

Wollongong has to be one of Australia’s best locations for strata living – after all, its great weather, café scene and expanses of beach lend...

What Can Be Done To Retrieve Unpaid Strata Levies?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses what can be done to retrieve unpaid strata levies. Levy...

What Changes Have Been Made To The Strata By Laws?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses the changes that have been made to the strata by-laws. Each...

How has the Role of Tenants Evolved?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the role of tenants has evolved. The new legislation has...

How do the New Laws Address Development Defects?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses the how the new laws address development defects. ...

What’s Different About The New Strata Committee?

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

How the NSW Law Reforms Will Benefit New Strata Schemes

Many of the new NSW strata reforms introduced on 30 November 2016 are optional for existing strata schemes, but there are more considerations in...

Stamping out Conflict of Interest Within a Strata Scheme

Unfortunately, there are occasionally cases of people and groups looking after their own interests rather than working within the fair and democratic...

Concerned About the New 75% Rule for Ending NSW Stratas?

The new NSW strata law reforms on 30 November 2016 have brought in over 90 changes to the existing laws. Perhaps the most controversial of the NSW...

The New NSW Strata Laws Take Effect 30 November

The new NSW strata law reforms are much anticipated and will be crucial in developing fairer, more community-minded strata buildings and titles in...

Acoustics and Strata Buildings

By Serafina Froio – Strata Project Management The acoustic performance of a strata building is important and can be easily eroded though...

Strata Plumbing: Who Is Responsible?

While administration of strata units is generally covered by the owners’ corporation, things can get tricky when breakdowns and accidents occur....

Hefty Fines on the Cards for Rogue Apartment Parkers

There are few issues more contentious for unit and apartment dwellers in NSW than parking, but help is on the way in the form of tighter parking...

Body Corporate Bankruptcy: What are the risks?

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

New Strata Laws: 75% of Owners May Collapse a Strata

Two long-anticipated strata reform bills have just been introduced to NSW Parliament, aiming to improve strata living and reduce red tape for strata...

How to Avoid the Reno Rumble

This article was contributed by Serafina Froio from Strata Project Management Not the Channel Nine television show. This article is about how to...

Keeping Up with the Proposed New Strata Laws in NSW

The NSW Government is in the process of finalising new strata laws, with the overall aim of creating a more modern framework for people living in...

Improving the Value of Your Strata Property

Nothing lasts forever, and nothing stays unspoiled for years. Even a strata property will deteriorate over time and if the necessary measures are not...

Dealing with Noise: Customising By-laws in the Strata

Noise is an inevitable part of everyone’s life. It is a nuisance that everyone faces throughout their day and is found everywhere – in the...

Is the time up for TPG in the Strata Sector?

Our General Manager Michael Vumbaca was quoted in the Financial Review recently after being asked to provide an opinion on behalf of the Strata...

The strata dispute resolution process explained…

How are most strata disputes resolved?What is the difference between strata mediation and strata adjudication?How long does the process take? How...

Exclusive Use & Special Privilege By-Laws. What is the difference?

An Owners Corporation may, by special resolution, grant an Exclusive Use or Special Privilege By-Law. An Exclusive Use By-Law gives the lot the right...

When would a Ballot Vote be called and how is it conducted?

This method of voting is used when the number nominated for the Executive Committee exceeds the number determined at an AGM. The vote is normally...

Pets in Strata & Rentals: What You Need to Know in 2025

Thinking of adding a furry (or feathered) friend to your home? You’re not alone. With more people choosing apartment and strata living, the desire...

Understanding By-Laws in Strata Living: What They Are and How We Can Help

In a strata community, shared spaces and responsibilities go hand in hand. To ensure everything runs smoothly, each building is governed by a set of...

The Role of a Strata Committee in NSW: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Strata living offers many benefits; shared amenities, collective decision-making, and often, a strong sense of community. But all of this depends on...

Further Proposed Amendments to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015

The NSW Government announced more amendments to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and Community Land Management Act 2021 that will impact owners...

Upcoming Fire Safety Legislation Changes – What Strata Owners Need to Know 

New South Wales will implement significant changes to fire safety regulations through the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development...

Upcoming Changes to Strata Management in NSW: What You Need to Know

The strata management industry in NSW is set to undergo significant reforms with the introduction of the Strata Managing Agents Legislation Amendment...

Short Term Rentals in Strata Buildings: What Owners Need to Know

With the rise of platforms like Airbnb, many apartment owners and investors are exploring new income opportunities. One popular option is Airbnb...

What Is A Certificate Of Currency & How To Get One

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...

Federal Budget 2024  – the impact for apartment owners

When the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down this year’s budget in mid-May 2024 it looked like not much change for apartment owners at...

The Design Building Practitioners Act – Compliance Implications

As you are likely aware, the NSW Government has created legislation associated with certain major works. The Design & Building Practitioners Act...

Introducing the Design Building Practitioners Act

In an initiative to further protect consumers, the NSW Government has created new legislation associated with major works. The Design & Building...

What do changes to the Community Land Management Act mean for you?

As defined by Fair Trading NSW, community, precinct and neighbourhood schemes are “forms of land title that help in subdividing and developing land...

What Happens if Someone Breaches Strata Rules?

If you’re living in a strata property or are planning to, you’ll likely be aware that there are strata by-laws in place that shape the way of...

Apartments & Fire Doors: What Are The Regulations?

Whether at a hotel, at work, or someplace else entirely, we’ve all had to deal with fire doors at certain points. These large, heavy doors are...

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...

What Are Tenants’ Rights in A Sydney Strata Scheme?

You probably hear a lot about strata rights of owners and responsibilities within a strata scheme, but are things different for a tenant who rents a...

Do Strata Laws Apply if We Live in a Duplex?

A duplex or strata scheme with only two lots can be an ideal living situation for many people. This type of set-up often provides an easy lifestyle...

The New Rules on Smoking in Strata

Back in 2015, we outlined that there may be new changes to the New South Wales strata laws regarding the definition and addressing of nuisance smoke....

Methods to Resolve Strata By-Law Breaches

Strata living on the whole is a harmonious and enjoyable experience, largely thanks to the individual by-laws that define a strata scheme’s rules....

How do the New Laws Affect Smoking in Strata?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the new laws affect smoking in strata. It’s very...

How do the New Laws Affect Parking in Strata?

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the new laws affect parking in strata. Parking in a strata...

Developers and the NSW Strata Law Reforms

The new NSW strata law reforms brought in on 30 November last year have brought in a number of new regulations that affect developers who are...

Good News for Residents from the 2016 NSW Strata Law Reforms

Many of the existing NSW strata laws simply don’t reflect our modern way of living and little wonder – they’ve been in place for around 55...

New Strata Laws To Eliminate Smoking

Nuisance cigarette smoke is among the items targeted in the major reform of NSW strata management laws currently in process. This is the most...

8 Things You Need to Know About Strata Management Laws

The whole area of strata ownership and management can be a tricky one. Many home buyers and investors are confused about what a strata scheme is, and...

New Strata Laws Could Affect Smoking on Balconies

Living in a strata scheme comes with its own set of challenges, and rules to follow. Each strata scheme will have its own by-laws which are designed...

Can I Renovate My Kitchen Under the New Strata Laws?

When it comes to kitchen renovations, living in a strata unit or apartment can be complicated. In some strata complexes, the body corporate will...

Child-Proofing of Windows in Strata Complexes Now Compulsory

Government strata legislation has made it compulsory for windows that are two metres or more above the ground to have safety devices fitted to...

Deadline extended AGAIN for swimming pool compliance legislation

The state government has been forced to extend the deadline of the new legislation that stops people selling homes with pools without their...

Swimming Pool Compliance

A peace of lifestyle luxury, now with a touch of compliance. New legislation for the sale or lease of a property with a pool will apply from 29 April...

Changes to Window Legislation

Window legislation laws have changed so here are some important things you need to know to be prepared!  Changes in both Volumes of BCA...

In a strata community, shared spaces and responsibilities go hand in hand. To ensure everything runs smoothly, each building is

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Joey

May 08, 2025

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

May 08, 2025

Strata living offers many benefits; shared amenities, collective decision-making, and often, a strong sense of community. But all of this

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Joey

May 08, 2025

When the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down this year’s budget in mid-May 2024 it looked like not much change

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Paul Culbi

May 27, 2024

Appointment of New General Manager for Jamesons Southern – Talia Smith Jamesons are pleased to announce the appointment of Talia

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Jackie Booth

Jan 11, 2024

An Overview of the Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 On 10th October 2023, the Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 was

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Paul Culbi

Nov 15, 2023

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

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Jackie Booth

Apr 12, 2021

When living in a strata property, one of the most common issues that can arise is that of plumbing. If

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Jackie Booth

Feb 20, 2020

When buying a strata property, there are many important things to consider, not the least of which is strata insurance.

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Jackie Booth

Feb 20, 2020

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