Strata Living

At a Glance In NSW strata schemes, responsibility for repairs and maintenance depends on whether the issue relates to common property or a private...

If you’ve been looking at your backyard and thinking it needs some work, it’s worth taking a moment to consider the boundaries and by-laws of...

At a GlanceThis article explains how to host a party in a strata home while staying considerate of neighbours and complying with NSW by-laws. It...

Big changes are coming to NSW strata laws from 1 July 2025. Learn what they mean for your building—from renovations and accessibility to committee...

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...

Neighbour noise? Parking problems? Learn the most common strata disputes in NSW and how to resolve them — calmly, quickly, and in line with the...

Not happy with your current strata manager, but unsure if you’re allowed to make a change? You’re not alone. Two of the most common questions...

Managing a strata building is no small task, and having the right strata manager makes all the difference. But what happens when the service you’re...

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

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...

The NSW Government has introduced significant changes to residential tenancy laws that affect both landlords and tenants. These changes are part of...

Big changes are coming to NSW strata laws from 1 July 2025. Learn what they mean for your building—from renovations and accessibility to committee...

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...

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....

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...

At Jamesons, our mission is simple: to make our clients happier at home by leaving every building in a better place. With over 60 years’ experience...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...