Introduction to Strata

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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...

Strata renovation rules: What do you need strata approval for?

If you’re a homeowner who is part of a strata community (and therefore an owners’ corporation), you know how important it is to keep your...

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...

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...

How do the New Laws Address Renovations in Strata?

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

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...

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

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

If you’re a homeowner who is part of a strata community (and therefore an owners’ corporation), you know how important

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Alex Pratt

Jan 29, 2024

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

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Jamesons Strata Management

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.

Picture of Jackie Booth
Jackie Booth

Feb 20, 2020

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

Picture of Jackie Booth
Jackie Booth

Dec 04, 2019

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

Picture of Jackie Booth
Jackie Booth

Jan 18, 2019

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