A hub with helpful articles relating to strata living – from tips on sustainability initiatives to happier neighbours.
At a Glance In force now (Wave One) Your requests count: a committee meeting requested by one-third of members must be held within 14 days, or 28...
November 5, 2026
At a Glance Changing strata managers in NSW involves checking your current management agreement, gathering proposals, and voting on the appointment...
October 20, 2026
At a Glance Strata management fees are what an owners corporation pays its managing agent. They sit as one line inside the scheme’s levy...
August 19, 2026
At a Glance If you live in a master-planned estate or gated community, your fence question almost always comes down to one thing: is the fence on...
August 5, 2026
At a Glance If you live in a townhouse, villa or apartment scheme, your fence question almost always comes down to one thing: what does the fence...
August 4, 2026
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...
July 15, 2026
At a Glance The 2026 Australian Census will take place on 11 August 2026, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) working closely with strata...
June 9, 2026
At a Glance More than 30,000 Australians suffer a cardiac arrest outside hospital each year, and around 70% occur in a home or residential setting....
April 23, 2026
At a Glance In NSW strata schemes, responsibility for repairs and maintenance depends on whether the issue relates to common property or a private...
February 23, 2026
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...
January 7, 2026
At a Glance This guide explains who is responsible for plumbing repairs in a NSW strata property. We clarify when the Owners Corporation handles...
November 27, 2025
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...
November 26, 2025
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...
October 24, 2025
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...
August 12, 2025
Neighbour noise? Parking problems? Learn the most common strata disputes in NSW and how to resolve them — calmly, quickly, and in line with the...
July 23, 2025
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...
July 23, 2025
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...
July 23, 2025
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...
June 24, 2025
The NSW Government has introduced significant changes to residential tenancy laws that affect both landlords and tenants. These changes are part of...
June 24, 2025
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...
June 24, 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...
May 27, 2025
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....
April 11, 2025
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...
March 17, 2025
Smoke alarms are an essential safety feature in any building, but when it comes to strata properties, there can be confusion about who is responsible...
January 29, 2025
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...
December 12, 2024
At Jamesons Strata Management, we’re committed to ensuring that your strata property is safe, comfortable, and well-managed. One key aspect of this...
November 14, 2024
With the rise of platforms like Airbnb, many apartment owners and investors are exploring new income opportunities. One popular option is Airbnb...
November 14, 2024
When there’s a disagreement in your strata scheme, whether between lot owners and the strata management, corporate body or owners corporations, and...
September 4, 2024
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...
August 1, 2024
Maintaining a healthy living environment in your strata scheme is crucial for the well-being of residents and the structural integrity of the...
June 17, 2024
Group CEO, Michael Vumbaca, was invited on Ticker TV AU to discuss his business ventures within the Strata Industry. Hosted by Mike Loder, Michael...
March 23, 2023
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...
October 20, 2021
Strata title, community association, Torrens title – what do they all mean? Whether you’re inspecting a beautiful apartment in Sydney or are...
April 12, 2021
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...
July 24, 2020
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...
July 3, 2020
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...
May 8, 2020
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...
May 1, 2020
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...
January 22, 2020
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...
September 16, 2019
It’s not rocket science, but it’s worth repeating nonetheless: drying your clothes out on a clotheshorse on your balcony is better for the...
September 16, 2019
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...
March 18, 2019
Selling any property can be a daunting and complex process, and selling property in a strata scheme can be quite different from selling regular...
March 4, 2019
Choosing eco-friendly strategies to greenify your strata means more than just increasing the value of your property. With the right strategies in...
October 19, 2018
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...
October 5, 2018
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...
October 30, 2017
As can happen in any shared living environment, there is always the risk of someone’s actions becoming a problem for another resident in a strata...
September 1, 2017
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...
December 26, 2016
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...
November 15, 2016
Traditionally, there’s been little incentive and a great deal of difficulty in putting sustainable principles in place within inner-city apartment...
September 18, 2016
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,...
January 4, 2016
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,...
September 23, 2015
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...
May 11, 2015
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...
July 22, 2014
Would you like to reduce you energy consumption and associated costs considerably? Earlier this year we took the initiative to investigate how we...
June 4, 2014
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...
May 29, 2014
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