Strata Living

Group CEO, Michael Vumbaca, was invited on Ticker TV AU to discuss his business ventures within the Strata Industry. Hosted by Mike Loder, Michael...

With around 80% of the City of Sydney’s population calling apartments home, most of us are living in a strata community in 2020 – and that number...

Coronavirus is changing the way we interact with our neighbours, but there’s never been a better time to look out for one other. Here’s how to be...

With current restrictions in Australia and New South Wales due to COVID-19, many of us might be facing new ways of interacting in our apartment...

For all parents, the safety of their child will be the key consideration when it comes to choosing a new home. As owning a house has become out of...

There are so many benefits to strata living, but it’s inevitable that there might also be some downsides. One of them can be disputes among the...

Balconies are a fantastic place to wind down after a long day at work or to host friends for a dinner al fresco, so it’s unsurprising that they...

Retirement should be a time for relaxation and enjoyment but, quite often, the ongoing effort of maintaining the spaces we used to need outweighs the...

Choosing eco-friendly strategies to greenify your strata means more than just increasing the value of your property. With the right strategies in...

Dealing with disputes and conflict are an unfortunate fact of life for any strata manager, but problems don’t need to spiral out of control. With a...

While we all love a good party, the noise disturbance and mess they can produce for those living in surrounding apartments can be an inconvenience....

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...

So you’re joining a Sydney strata for the first time and you’re about to move in. In our experience, creating respect between yourself, your...

Traditionally, there’s been little incentive and a great deal of difficulty in putting sustainable principles in place within inner-city apartment...

Having no yard doesn’t rule out having a garden. You just have to be creative with the outdoor space you do have and, for many apartment dwellers,...

Starting up a community garden in a strata complex is not only good for residents’ health because of the access to fresh food and green spaces,...

Green living can provide each resident, whether living in a house in the north shore, eastern suburbs or in any strata in Sydney, with reduced energy...

We understand that rising energy costs can be frustrating! What if we told you that you could save on energy bills whilst also reducing your carbon...

Would you like to reduce you energy consumption and associated costs considerably? Earlier this year we took the initiative to investigate how we...

Having grown up in the leafy and spacious upper north shore before moving into the inner city, I discovered very quickly how much I missed...

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

Group CEO, Michael Vumbaca, was invited on Ticker TV AU to discuss his business ventures within the Strata Industry. Hosted by Mike Loder, Michael...

The mention of special levies is enough to worry many strata owners, but rest assured these levies are only put in place when the vast majority of...

Sick of leaves, nuts or fruit falling on your roof?Worried about a large or dangerous tree hanging over your property?Perhaps you’re simply wanting...

COVID-19 is putting a hold on many normal activities at the moment, and many NSW strata residents might be wondering whether strata repairs, cleaning...

We know that the Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has had a financial impact on many Australians, including those who live in New South Wales’ many...

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

Many might love the idea of having a Basset Hound as a pet, but neighbours in the apartment over might not be so enamoured if that pooch starts to...

Jamesons Strata Management has established two new branches in Hornsby and Wollongong to further meet growing demand for quality strata services...

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the new laws address gifts and benefits. The new...

2016 and 2017 have seen a number of developments and growth in strata buildings on Sydney’s north shore. This is in line with the trend for...

We’ve all heard horror stories of strata neighbour complaints gone wrong when handled badly. Fortunately, there are steps that can help you avoid...

Issues and grievances between neighbours within a Strata complex can occur from time to time. Maybe your neighbour’s morning routine includes...

The date has finally been confirmed for the reform of NSW strata laws! The NSW Parliament passed over 90 changes to the Strata Management Act last...

Much-heralded strata reform affecting NSW apartments has been delayed to allow further consultation with interested parties. The raft of changes...

There’s no doubt about it, apartments are at the forefront of Australia’s current boom in high-density living. This year’s Australian Bureau of...

Following on from our recent articles about changes to the Home Building Act, the second and final round of changes are scheduled to kick off on 1...

The changes to the home building act originally scheduled for 1 December 2014 have been officially scheduled for release in two stages in 2015. 15...

Once again we got together this year as a company to review the year that was, and all that we need to work on in 2015 and beyond. We surveyed some...

This summer, like all those before it, we see thousands of Australians of all ages and with varying degrees of skill taking to the water to stay cool...

2014 saw a number of key personnel changes here at Jamesons. We were delighted to welcome Andrew Kelty to our business earlier this year. Andrew...

It’s been a long time coming, but we are very proud to announce we have opened our doors in the Eastern Suburbs. Our new offices are situated at 12...

While it is not clear exactly when changes to the Home Building Act (HBA) will be implemented, it is clear that they will have a dramatic effect on...

Renovations in strata are amongst the most debated issues as they bring with them a multitude of possible disruptions to fellow residents including...

It’s interesting to read that according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2.16 million renting families are pet owners. These significant...

It really makes you wonder what the world is coming to when people start getting shot at Strata Meetings. This event has shocked me personally and I...

Thanks to our friends at Mills Oakley for supplying the below article. It certainly highlights the importance of proper meeting procedures at all...

It is essential that you contact your strata manager if you are planning to renovate your...

Check first of all to ascertain that it is not a general power failure in the street. If it is a general failure please call the Energy Australia...

Water supply failure can occur for several reasons. For example, Sydney Water might be carrying out works on the street pipes and has temporarily...

Call your strata manager to have them contact the lift company, or alternatively the lift maintenance company whose name is generally located on a...

Make sure that your door remote controller is working and that the batteries are not old and flat by checking it against another resident’s...

The first sign of a problem will frequently be that, when flushing the toilet, the water backs up to the rim of the bowl and does not drain away. A...

There are a number of items that are excluded by the Owners Corporation, and are the responsibility of the Lot owner(s) to repair and maintain....

The first course of action is to inform the Owners Corporation in writing. This should be directed through your Strata Manager and should include as...

To be entitled to vote at a general meeting you must be “financial.” This means that all levies must be paid up till the date of the...

The following persons are eligible for nomination to the Executive Committee: An individual who is an owner. A company nominee of a corporation that...

A Special Levy is often raised when there aren’t sufficient funds in either the Administrative Fund or the Sinking Fund to pay for an...

You should enquire with your Strata Manager if there are any By-Laws in place regarding pets at your building, as some buildings have very specific...

If the main entry door to your unit or a window is damaged by a break and entry or is vandalised to the extent that the security of your unit is...

Article written by Mills Oakley Lawyers: On 18 September 2013, the Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Child Windows Safety) Bill (“the...

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Are Your Glazing Contractors Qualified? Most glazing problems occur right from the outset. They generally stem from the inappropriate select ion and...

Energy bills are often complex. In most cases, without a solid background in energy, it can be difficult to understand what you are actually being...

In Owners of Strata Plan 64282 v Patelis, the Supreme Court of New South Wales granted an Owners Corporation an urgent injunction preventing the...

As we edge closer to “E-Day” – the looming September election, a number of debates are heating up the political landscape. The price on carbon...

With the continued rise in energy costs impacting commercial buildings across Australia, investing in energy efficiency makes more sense than ever....

Incorrect energy bills cost Australian businesses thousands Energy Action leading the charge to help businesses understand energy costs With all...

On 19 July 2013, Justice Pembroke of the Supreme Court of NSW delivered a judgment in the case of The Owners – Strata Plan No. 70798 v Bakkante...

Ever left Christmas shopping until the last minute – what happens? As consumers edge closer to Christmas Eve their purchase options become...