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Reducing the risk of e-bikes in apartments
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4 Insights into Strata Finance
Lannock Strata Finance
6 Is compliance with the DBPA compulsory for a class 2 building in NSW?
Bruce McKenzie & Edwina Feilen, Sedgwick
8 My cash settlement does not include GST
Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions
10 Can a voting paper replace a meeting?
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
12 Are fire extinguishers required on every floor of a stairwell?
Rob Broadhead, 2020 Fire Protection
14 Reducing the risk of e-bikes in apartments
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
16 Declined insurance due to defects. What do we fix first?
Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions
18 Do you have to own a lot to be on the committee?
Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
20 Fairness in Maintenance Costs: Bridging the Gap Between Owners and STRA Landlords
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
22 Investigating damage in the lot. Who pays?
Pierrette Khoury, Khoury Lawyers
24 How do I persuade my fellow owners to proceed with repairs?
Paul Morton, Lannock Strata Finance
26 OC requirements for common property additions
Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
28 Should we install anchor points on the roof?
Dominic Dodwell, Valen Projects
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Recently, we asked our Business Development Managers across Australia to share the most common misconceptions they hear about strata funding… and the answer was unanimous!
When discussing funding options with owners, they frequently hear, “Oh, a funding facility? That works just like a standard loan, right?”. This notion tends to surface even before we step into a general or committee meeting.
No fees or penalties for early repayment
Repayments are tied to the lot, not the owner
But here’s the reality - a funding facility isn’t the typical run-of-the-mill loan. It doesn’t come with the same upfront commitments or lock-in terms that are usually associated with a conventional loan.
This article highlights the key differences between a conventional loan and strata finance facility, to empower Strata Managers and Owners Corporations to make informed decisions about their funding options. We’ve simplified this topic so it’s quick and easy to understand and share with your colleagues and clients.
Lannock facility Principal and Interest repayments are charged only on the funds drawn, as and when they are used. Approval equals access to funds, but not all the funds are deposited on day one. You simply draw down as needed.
You are not committed to utilising the entire amount approved.
When a lot changes hands, the new owner takes over the repayments and associated levies.
In strata, funding needs can be uncertain and fluid. The full scope of an issue often isn’t clear until professionals assess it and, in some cases, not until they commence work. And that is why a Strata Finance Facility with swift access to approved funds is an effective way for Owners Corporations to navigate unpredictable situations and fluctuating costs.
Strata funding also provides a variety of flexible and simple products to cater for the specific requirements of each Owners Corporation’s situation. Extendable drawdown periods, length of terms and up to 24-months of interestonly payments, and quick access to draw on funds as required.
Tailored for Strata Schemes
Unlike conventional loans, strata funding is extended to the Owners Corporation, not an individual. Strata finance aligns perfectly with the strata scheme’s legal structure and purpose:
• It’s extended to the Owners Corporation, not an individual
• Repayments can be incorporated into ongoing levies, spreading costs over time
• This approach reduces the immediate financial burden on owners by up to 90% in the first year.
• It eliminates waiting for the Capital Works Fund to accumulate the required capital
• Immediate access to funding allows prompt repairs or upgrades, enhancing property value and liveability
• Prompt remediation of building issues saves money
In the face of unexpected costs or urgent repairs, remember –strata finance is a facility, not just a loan! It’s a solution that has been specifically designed to help Owners Corporations navigate financial challenges more effectively and with greater flexibility. Strata finance is about flexibility, not constraint. It’s about simplicity, not complexity and about having the freedom to adapt to the fluidity of changes. It’s about being prepared, not reactive.
So, next time you’re faced with a financial decision, remember, it’s a facility, not a loan!
Strata communities across Australia have faced numerous challenges recently, including changing legislation, COVID-related delays, defects, supply chain issues, inflation, and a shortage of contractors.
Our BDMs, who work closely with these communities, have shared some valuable insights. One BDM highlighted: “Addressing problems when first identified could have led to significant cost savings for my client who delayed works from 2018.” Another BDM added, “Delaying necessary works will inevitably cost you more money!”
Here’s why, as shared by our BDMs from their recent experiences:
• Inflation & Rising Costs
“I always inform my clients that delaying work often leads to paying more due to inflation and rising material costs,” shares one BDM.
• Expanding Scope of Work
Another BDM points out, “Over time, we’ve seen that issues can worsen, increasing the scope of repairs and costs.”
• Impact on Residents' Enjoyment and Asset Value
“Deteriorating assets can negatively affect resident enjoyment of amenities and the liveability of residences. This can then impact occupancy rates and property values,” recounts another Lannock BDM, echoing a conversation with a strata manager.
Interested in learning more about how Strata Finance can benefit your Owners Corporation?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We’re here to help you navigate your funding options and make the best decision for your strata community.
Speak with our strata finance specialists today to see how Lannock’s funding facilities can provide total peace of mind.
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The DBPA has introduced cost and resource overheads. Is compliance with the DBPA compulsory?
We are a small block of eight lots built in the 1980s. We are experiencing waterproofing issues. The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBPA) has introduced cost and resource overheads. Is compliance with the DBPA a compulsory tender requirement? Is there a legal obligation, with penalties for non-compliance, to follow the DBPA? Can we remove compliance requirements from our invitations to tender?
The primary objective of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 is to protect consumers.
Ultimately, the standard is the standard, and you are required to comply. It is a short-term pain for a long-term gain.
While people think it’s onerous and will add cost and time, it must be followed and embraced because the primary objective is protecting consumers.
It may add time and cost to the front end of the project, but it will give you a good outcome in the end. You cannot exclude compliance with the DBPA from a tender. It’s the law for class 2 buildings in NSW.
We have encountered owners who had work done by someone qualified to do a design. However, they were not registered practitioners. The building threw away money because they then had to go back and rework the design with someone who was a registered practitioner. You don’t want to do things twice or three times. You’re much better off doing it right the first time.
Bruce McKenzie & Edwina Feilen | Sedgwick bruce.mckenzie@au.sedgwick.com
The owners corporation’s (OC) insurer offered a cash settlement for a claim on water damage to my lot. Because the OC is registered for GST, the agreed amount was paid to the OC ex GST. I paid for the repairs, not the OC. When the OC transferred the money to me, they paid me the amount ex GST. We are now in a legal battle concerning the GST amount.
The agreed cash settlement was over $100,000, so I’ve lost over $10,000.
For the GST component to be claimable, the invoice must be in the name of the owners corporation.
For an entity registered for GST, insurers can only settle the GST exclusive amount according to tax laws, as in theory, the entity can claim the GST back from the Australian Tax Office in their next tax return. This can create problems for a lot owner seeking a reimbursement where the owners corporation is GST registered, and the lot owner is not.
The OC’s insurer offered a cash settlement for a claim on water damage to my lot. The amount was paid to the OC ex GST, and this has been passed onto me. How do I recover the GST?
If you are an owner and not GST-registered, and you wish your invoice to be settled as the GST-inclusive amount, we have detailed the process we recommend below.
Ensure the repair invoice is in the name of the owners corporation and submitted to them. Despite receiving the GST-exclusive amount, the owners corporation should reimburse you the total amount, including GST. The OC will then claim the GST back on their next tax return. It is essential to note that for the GST component to be claimable, the invoice must be in the name of the owners corporation.
If you have not completed repairs, I recommend following the above process to request the GST component of your claim.
Tyrone Shandiman | Strata Insurance Solutions tshandiman@iaa.net.au
Can a General Meeting and the motions be held and determined by voting paper only, without online or in-person meetings?
In NSW, can a General Meeting and the motions be held and determined by voting paper only? Can this be done without any online or in-person meetings? The notice simply says voting papers are to be submitted by 12 pm on a particular date.
The motions relate to the adoption of minutes, a special levy, and the acceptance of a quote for a capital works project for more than $100,000.
I have read the regulations concerning premeeting voting, etc., but I don’t see what clause allows for no actual meeting to occur. The clauses all contain the word “pre-meeting” which inherently means a meeting will occur. I have not located anything that says a voting paper alone can replace a meeting.
What about the opportunity for discussion and questions? This may be easier for the strata committee and strata manager, but how is this legal? The meeting notice says it is undertaken under Regulation 15, which refers to “…commencement of the meeting”.
A general meeting MUST still be held even though voting has already occurred. The results of the voting are declared at the meeting.
You are correct. Irrespective of whether a “paper meeting” is to be held presumably by way of pre-meeting electronic voting, as you suggest, a general meeting MUST still be held despite voting already taking place. The results of the voting are declared at the meeting. Voting must be submitted (in case of a general meeting) before the close of the ballot, which is 24 hours prior to the actual meeting which must be held.
Regulation 15 refers to the process for premeeting electronic voting. See in particular 15(8), which states (emphasis added) - the matter is determined AT the meeting:
(8) In this clause, the close of the ballot means—
(a) for a matter to be determined by the owners corporation, the time that is 24 hours before the commencement of the meeting at which the matter is to be determined, or
(b) for a matter to be determined by a strata committee, immediately before the commencement of the meeting at which the matter is to be determined.
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Have there been recent changes to the regulations requiring fire extinguishers on every floor of a stairwell?
We live in a three-storey, 12-unit apartment building. There are no elevators.
We submit our fire safety statement each year. Last year, we replaced the fire doors in every apartment. This year, we’ve been instructed to install fire extinguishers in the stairwells on each level, where none currently exist. There is a fire hose in the complex. Have there been recent changes to the regulations requiring fire extinguishers on every floor of a stairwell?
If extinguishers are listed on the AFSS, they were likely always required.
Nothing has changed in the regulations. If extinguishers are listed on the Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS), they were likely always required. If they’re not listed on the AFSS, owners should ask the reporting contractor how the requirement is justified.
Rob Broadhead | 2020 Fire Protection rob.broadhead@2020fire.com.au
An owner stores their e-bike in their apartment. How do we mitigate the fire risk?
One of the unit owners in our building stores their electric bike in their apartment. Recent news reports have highlighted the fire hazards associated with lithium batteries, raising safety concerns.
How should we address this issue with the owner? Is banning e-bikes from the building the only solution? While we understand the owner’s enjoyment of riding their bike, we feel safety must remain our top priority.
The owners corporation may consider installing a fire-safe charging station somewhere on the common property.
Since you are reluctant to interfere with the owner’s enjoyment, perhaps you could ask that the bike be charged/stored on the balcony/ outdoor area of the lot to reduce fire risk (as reported in the media).
Additionally, the owners corporation may consider installing a fire-safe charging station somewhere on the common property.
Leanne Habib | Premium Strata info@premiumstrata.com.au
For the past two years, we’ve been declined insurance due to the number of defects in the building. How do we know what the insurance companies see as the highest-risk defects?
The strata insurance for our 18-unit property in NSW has been declined for the past few years due to the number of defects in the building. We do not have access to the builders warranty as the builder went bust.
We’ve been fumbling around and repairing defects we think are the most important. However, committee members are not builders, and we have been declined insurance again this year. We must return to NCAT for a second time and explain why we have no building insurance. How do we know what the insurance companies see as the highest-risk defects?
Prioritise rectifying defects that pose the greatest safety risk and risk of damage to the building.
Claims associated with builders warranty and, particularly builders not rectifying genuine defects can place an owners corporation in a very difficult position.
Seek advice from an insurance broker to find out what the owner’s corporation needs to do to become insurable.
If the reason insurers are declining is due to defects, I recommend the owners corporation:
1. Prioritise rectifying defects that pose the greatest safety risk and risk of damage to the building;
2. Have a clear plan in place for rectification of defects.
The engineer who conducted the defects report should be able to provide a priority order and timeframe for the defects to be completed. Please note, however, that although an engineer may state a defect is low or medium risk and needs to be completed within 24-48 months, as an example, insurers will likely still require those defects actioned as soon as practical to consider coverage.
As the consequences of no insurance are significant for owners, it may be worthwhile for the owners corporation to consider a strata loan, raising special levies or a combination of both to ensure the repairs are expedited.
Tyrone Shandiman | Strata Insurance Solutions tshandiman@iaa.net.au
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Do you have to own a lot to be on the committee?
Do the recent changes to the legislation mean that the mother can no longer sign over her proxy to the child?
In our strata scheme, a mother owns a lot, and the son resides in the unit. The mother does not reside in the building and gives her proxy to the son. He is a committee member. Do the recent changes to the legislation mean that the mother can no longer sign over her proxy to the child?
Matter [9] : Section 32 Persons who are not eligible to be appointed or elected to strata committee
Omit “to a strata committee or to act as members of a strata committee unless they are also the owners of lots in the strata scheme” from section 32(1).
Insert instead “as a member of a strata committee, unless the person owns a lot in the strata scheme”.
A strata committee member does not have to be a lot owner.
You need to consider the words in the context of the section. With the amendment to section 32, it now reads as follows:
32 Persons who are not eligible to be appointed or elected to strata committee
(1) The following persons are not eligible for appointment or election as a member of a strata committee, unless the person owns a lot in the strata scheme—
(a) the building manager for the strata scheme,
(b) a real estate agent carrying out functions in connection with the leasing of a lot in the strata scheme,
(c) a person who is connected with the original owner of the strata scheme or the building manager for the scheme, unless the person discloses that connection at the meeting at which the election is held and before the election is held or before the person is appointed as a member,
(d) any other person prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this section.
(2) An owner of a lot in a strata scheme who was an unfinancial owner at the date notice was given of the meeting at which the election of a strata committee is to be held and who did not pay the amounts owing by the owner before the meeting is not eligible for appointment or election to the strata committee.
(3) A person who becomes ineligible for appointment or election to a strata committee after being appointed or elected to the strata committee must disclose that fact to the secretary or chairperson of the owners corporation as soon as possible after becoming aware of that fact.
(4) A disclosure by a person under this section, other than a disclosure that is made at a meeting of an owners corporation or strata committee, is to be made by written notice given to the secretary or chairperson.
(5) If the office of a member is vacated under section 35(1)(e), the person is not eligible for appointment or election as a member for the period of 12 months commencing on the day the resolution is passed.
Section 32 deals with people not eligible for appointment to the strata committee. If the lot owner’s son is the building manager or a real estate agent who carries out leasing functions of the lot or lots in the scheme, they are not eligible for appointment to the strata committee. To put it another way, a strata committee member does not have to be a lot owner. A lot owner’s proxy could nominate themselves for the strata committee, provided their proxy authorises them to do this.
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Over the holiday period, our complex had many unknown cars, people and pets staying at our complex in units that were STRA let. Can we limit the number of people per unit to limit extra water use and complex wear and tear?
Our complex is 61 units over four buildings has several STRA lettings. Over the holiday period 2023, the complex had many unknown cars, people and pets staying at our complex in units that were STRA let. A family of five were renting a single bedroom unit with their dog.
Renters placed hats in the pool gate to let non-key holders in, and the visitor’s car park was full of unknown cars. Not all residents are happy to be questioned over their letting. Our newsletter contains information on being STRA registered and compliant per the NSW Government requirements. But do owners read this? Government Departments only seem interested in regulating major complaints to ban landlords or tenants from the register.
What is the role of our body corporate in these situations? We want to limit the number of people per unit to limit extra water use and complex wear and tear. The wear and tear on the complex is subsidised by all owners who are not receiving high rental dollars like the STRA landlords.
Restrictions have been placed on the regulation/ prohibition of short-term rental accommodation by owners corporations.
Since the introduction of Section 137A of the Strata Schemes Management Act, 2015 (NSW), restrictions have been placed on the regulation/prohibition of shortterm rental accommodation by owners corporations.
While your concerns regarding overcrowding, increased costs and congestion to residents at the scheme are justified, you will need to seek expert strata advice on your specific situation and the appropriateness of a bylaw to regulate STRA to the maximum extent permitted by law. We can suggest strata experts in this area should you wish to pursue this course.
1. A by-law made by a special resolution of an owners corporation may prohibit a lot being used for the purposes of a shortterm rental accommodation arrangement if the lot is not the principal place of residence of the person who, pursuant to the arrangement, is giving another person the right to occupy the lot.
2. A by-law has no force or effect to the extent to which it purports to prevent a lot being used for the purposes of a short-
term rental accommodation arrangement if the lot is the principal place of residence of the person who, pursuant to the arrangement, is giving another person the right to occupy the lot.
3. In this section, short-term rental accommodation arrangement has the same meaning as in section 54A of the Fair Trading Act 1987
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Who is responsible for paying for the investigation and repairs of dampness in the ceiling caused from inside the property?
An owner reported dampness in their bathroom ceiling to the strata manager. Two plumbers were organised to conduct multiple tests that all confirmed the dampness was caused from inside the property and was not a strata issue. The owner had a false ceiling with a ceiling fan that did not have an external outlet.
Who is responsible for paying for the investigation and repairs of dampness in the ceiling caused from inside the property?
It will also depend on the by-laws for the building, as a lot owner is required to comply with the bylaws that regulate the building and strata scheme.
It appears that the lot owner, in installing a false ceiling and having a ceiling fan without an external outlet, could potentially be liable for this. It will also depend on the extent of the bylaws for this building as a lot owner is required to comply with those by-laws that regulate the building and strata scheme.
Pierrette Khoury | Khoury Lawyers pierrette@khourylawyers.com.au
I’m on the committee for a small unit block in Sydney. We have major repairs pending. They have been voted down at EGMs more than once. How do I persuade my fellow owners to proceed with repairs?
The obligation to repair common property is positive, unambiguous and immediate.
The New South Wales legislation is unambiguously strong. An owner corporation must repair and maintain the common property and that’s why strata managers bang on about repairing and maintaining the common property all the time. The obligation is so strong, you must repair and maintain common property even if you didn’t realise there was a problem. There’s no excuse like “oh, we’re thinking about it”, or “we don’t have the budget”, or “we got three quotes”, or “we’re going to do it next year”. It’s positive, unambiguous and immediate. So, how to convince owners?
Talk to a few professionals and get some advice. Trying to convince them is a really good idea, but in the end it’s an application to the consumer affairs tribunal. There’s one in each state. They more or less do the same thing in each state and it is relatively easy for an owner to go to NCAT seeking orders.
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If strata resolves to make an addition to common property, is there any need to create a specific by-law concerning each of the proposed additions before actioning?
If our NSW strata resolves at a general meeting by special resolution of the owners corporation to make an addition to common property, is there any need to create a specific bylaw concerning each proposed addition before actioning?
The subject additions would not be maintenance but improvements, as the common property would not have existed. Examples could be EV charging infrastructure, solar batteries, fibre optic data networks, or a common property garden pergola.
If the work is to be conducted by a lot owner and the lot owner is to maintain the work, a by-law is required.
A special resolution is required if you add to the common property, for example, install EV charging infrastructure. Note that as this is sustainability infrastructure, the calculation of votes for this type of special resolution differs from a normal special resolution.
At some stage, all infrastructure will require repairs, maintenance, renewal and replacement. If the work is to be conducted by a lot owner and the lot owner is to maintain the work, sections 108(3) and (4) require a by-law to be passed. No by-law is required if the owners corporation does the work and is responsible for maintaining it.
Allison Benson | Kerin Benson Lawyers allison@kerinbensonlawyers.com.au
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We are 12 townhouses in NSW. Do we have to install anchor points on each roof? If not, how does this impact our insurance policy if a worker sustains injury while working on the roof?
Anchor points should only be installed if there is an expectation to inspect/access the roof on a regular basis.
Anchor points should only be installed if there is an expectation to inspect/access the roof on a regular basis. Anchor points need recertification every 12 months, which is a cost to the owners corp so avoid them if you don’t need them.
Any contractors undertaking works on a roof (roofing/solar/other) should install temporary systems to facilitate their installation or maintenance (edge protection, temp anchors, temp static lines etc) and/or propose permanent installations that should be considered for future maintenance of the systems/equipment that they install.
Also note that any worker who accesses a roof and/or works in a fall restraint/arrest should be qualified to work at heights and their equipment should also be tagged and in good condition.
Dominic Dodwell | Valen Projects dominic@valenprojects.com.au
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Solutions in Strata Compliance
P: 0400 161 659
W: https://olivetreeconsultinggroup.com.au/ E: admin@olivetreeconsultinggroup.com.au
Mabi Services
Asbestos, Safety & Building Consultants
P: 1300 762 295
W: https://www.mabi.com.au/ E: info@mabi.com.au
Forte Asset Services
FIRE | ELECTRICAL | HVAC
P: 1300 920 752
W: https://www.forteassetservices.com.au/ E: info@forteas.com.au
Quality Building Management
keeping your buildings legally compliant and safe
P: 1300 880 466
W: https://qbm.com.au/ E: sales@qbm.com.au
HFM Asset Management Pty Ltd
Leaders in Building Efficiency
P: 0407 734 260
W: https://www.hfmassets.com.au/ E: david.chokolich@hfmassets.com.au
CORE Consulting Engineers
Delivering 360° engineering solutions for strata
P: 02 8961 3250
W: https://coreconsultingengineers.com.au/ E: admin@core.engineering
Auric Projects
Managing clients
P: 02 9918 2200
W: https://auricprojects.com.au/ E: info@auricprojects.com.au
Independent Inspections
Sinking Fund Forecast, Insurance Valuations, OHS
P: 1300 857 149
W: http://www.iigi.com.au/ E: admin@iigi.com.au
Solutions in Engineering
Quality Reports On Time, Every Time!
P: 1300 136 036
W: https://www.solutionsinengineering.com/ E: enquiry@solutionsinengineering.com
EYEON Property Inspections
Buy and Sell with More Confidence
P: 1300 798 274
W: https://www.eyeon.com.au/ E: info@eyeon.com.au
Rawlinsons
Calculated Confidence
P: 08 9424 5800
W: https://www.rawlinsonswa.com.au/ E: info@rawlinsonswa.com.au
Strataregister.com Pty Ltd
Find the Strata / CT Manager for your property
P: 0411 483 249
W: https://www.strataregister.com/ E: hello@strataregister.com
Kerin Benson Lawyers Pty Ltd
Specialised Legal Advice for Strata
P: 02 8706 7060
W: https://kerinbensonlawyers.com.au/ E: enquiries@kerinbensonlawyers.com.au
Khoury Lawyers Pty Ltd
Client focused, Results Driven
P: (02) 8005 3086
W: https://khourylawyers.com.au/ E: pierrette@khourylawyers.com.au
Madison Marcus Law Firm
Be Empowered
P: 131 529
W: https://www.madisonmarcus.com.au/ E: strata@madisonmarcus.com.au
Holman Webb Lawyers
Body Corporate Disputes & Litigation Specialists
P: 07 3235 0100
W: https://www.holmanwebb.com.au/ E: shane.roberts@holmanwebb.com.au
Royer Mace Lawyers
Your Property is our Priority
P: 0434 388 898
W: https://royermace.com.au/ E: solon@royermace.com.au
Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers
Australia’s leading strata law experts
P: 02 9199 1055
W: https://bagl.com.au/ E: info@bagl.com.au
JS Mueller & Co Lawyers
Specialist ‘Plain English’ NSW Strata Lawyers
W: https://www.muellers.com.au/ E: enquiries@muellers.com.au
Williamson Lawyers
A construction and strata lawyer ready to listen
W: https://www.williamsonlawyers.com.au/ E: shane@williamsonlawyers.com.au
Douglas Cheveralls Lawyers
The Go-To Strata Lawyers
P: 08 9380 9288
W: https://www.dclawyers.com.au/ E: office@dclawyers.com.au
Bannermans Lawyers
High Quality Specialist Legal Services
P: 02 9929 0226
W: https://www.bannermans.com.au/ E: enquiries@bannermans.com.au
Moray & Agnew Lawyers
Legal strategies and solutions for our clients
P: 03 9600 0877
W: https://www.moray.com.au/ E: melbourne@moray.com.au
Grace Lawyers
Know. Act. Resolve.
W: https://gracelawyers.com.au/ E: enquiries@gracelawyers.com.au
Speirs Ryan
P: 02 9248 3400
W: https://www.speirsryan.com.au/ E: enquiries@speirsryan.com.au
Watson & Watson Lawyers
“when experience matters”…..
P: 02 9221 6011
W: https://www.watsonandwatson.com.au/ E: richard@watsonandwatson.com.au
Premium Strata
Diamond-Class strata management agency
P: 02 9281 6440
W: https://www.premiumstrata.com.au/ E: info@premiumstrata.com.au
The Strata Collective
A next generation strata manager. People matter. P: 02 9879 3547
W: https://www.thestratacollective.com.au/ E: rsmith@thestratacollective.com.au
Bridge Strata P/L
The bridge between you and your corporation
P: 02 6109 7700
W: https://bridgestrata.com.au/wp/ E: jan@bridgestrata.com.au
Bright & Duggan
Strata Professionals
P: 02 9902 7100
W: https://bright-duggan.com.au/
E: customercare@bright-duggan.com.au
Civium Communities
When you build trust, you build a community
P: 1300 724 256
W: https://civium.com.au/ E: clientservices@civium.com.au
Vital Strata
Strata Made Simple
P: 02 9008 1112
W: https://www.vitalstrata.com.au/ E: hello@vitalstrata.com.au
ASM – Australian Strata Management
Helping Strata Communities Thrive
P: 1300 777 276
W: https://asmstrata.com.au/ E: administration@mbcm.com.au
Sky Living Strata
Providing a superior customer experience
P: 02 9299 1100
W: https://www.skylivingstrata.com.au/ E: enquiries@skylivingstrata.com.au
SSKB Strata Managers
A Positive Difference in Strata
P: 07 5504 2000
W: https://sskb.com.au/ E: sskb@sskb.com.au
Townhouse Strata PTY Ltd
Strata Management with a Difference
P: 02 4971 0363
W: https://www.townhousestrata.com.au/ E: alan@townhousestrata.com.au
Strata Central
Boutique Strata Management Services
P: 02 8036 5518
W: https://stratacentral.com.au/ E: enquiries@stratacentral.com.au
Acumen Strata
Tailored Strata Management Solutions
P: 02 7253 5820
W: https://www.acumenstrata.com.au/ E: info@acumenstrata.com.au
Quantum United Management
Creating vibrant and connected communities
P: 61 383 608 800
W: https://www.quantumunited.com.au/ E: info@quantumunited.com.au
Elevate Strata Management Pty Ltd
Elevating your Strata Community
P: 0430 160 249
W: https://www.elevatestrata.au/ E: dcopping@elevatestrata.au
Professional TV Antenna Service For You Today
P: 1300 800 123
W: https://www.installmyantenna.com.au/ E: info@installmyantenna.com.au
Valen Project Services
Client-Side Project Management Specialists
P: 02 8542 4293
W: https://valenprojects.com.au/ E: enquiries@valenprojects.com.au
Strata Guardian
Fight low returns and rising levies with us.
P: 1300 482 736
W: https://www.strataguardian.com/ E: contact@strataguardian.com
MJ Engineering Projects
Remedial Consultant Engineers
P: 1300 571 991
W: https://mjengineeringprojects.com.au/ E: info@mjengineeringprojects.com.au
Klaar
The Strata Building Specialists
P: 02 8003 4547
W: https://klaar.com.au/ E: build@klaar.com.au
Ouroboros design
Architect assistance with upgrades and renovations
P: 0400 152 833
E: garymo12@gmail.com
TRADECOM GROUP
Innovative Commercial Building Projects
P: 1300 301 888
W: https://tradecomgroup.com/ E: services@tradecomgroup.com
Linkfire Pty Ltd
Your Essential Safety Partner
P: 1300 669 439
W: http://www.linkfire.com.au/ E: sales@linkfire.com.au
2020 Fire Protection
Experts in Fire Protection for Strata
P: 1300 340 210
W: https://www.2020fireprotection.com.au/ E: service@2020fire.com.au
Fire Safety Constructions
Compliant Specialist since 1999
P: 02 9945 3499
W: http://www.firesafetyconstruction.com.au/ E: info@firesafetyconstructions.com.au
Betta Fire Protection
Compliance you can trust
P: 02 8669 9108
W: https://bettafireprotection.com.au/ E: info@bettafireprotection.com.au
Altogether Group
Power.Water.Data
P: 1300 803 803
W: https://altogethergroup.com.au/home-business/
E: eaustin@altogethergroup.com.au
ENM Solutions
Providing Solutions for Embedded Networks
P: 1300 000 366
W: https://www.enmsolutions.com.au/
E: info@ENMSolutions.com.au
Energy On Pty Ltd
P: 1300 323 263
W: https://www.energyon.com.au/
E: EnergyServices@EnergyOn.com.au
McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd
Powered by Trust
P: 1300 627 727
W: https://www.mcintoshelectrical.com.au/
E: jenny@mcintoshelectrical.com.au
EMERLITE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
We Answer The Phone - No Job Too Big Or Small
P: 07 5591 9191
W: https://www.emerlite.com.au/ E: office@emerlite.com.au
Humenergy
People, innovation and value sharing
P: 1300 322 622
W: https://www.humenergy.com.au/
E: Info@humenergy.com.au
The Green Guys Group
Austalia’s Leading Energy Saving Partner
W: https://greenguys.com.au/ E: sean@greenguys.com.au
Fair Water Meters
Retrofit sub-metering specialists
P: 1300 324 701
W: https://fairwatermeters.com.au/ E: info@fairwatermeters.com.au
Stormwater Sydney Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of drainage assets
P: 1300 741 003
W: https://stormwatersydney.com/ E: admin@stormwatersydney.com
HYDRAULICA Pty Ltd
Specialise in Drain & Pipe Cleaning
W: https://www.hydraulica.com.au/ E: darren@hydraulica.com.au
Mr Washer, Plumber To The Rescue
Over 30 years serving Sydney Strata buildings
P: 02 8583 2360
W: plumbertotherescue.com.au/strata-commercial.html
E: jobs@mrwasher.com.au
Superseal Protective Coatings (SPC)
Waterproofing & Epoxy Specialists
P: 02 9774 1004
W: https://www.spcau.com/ E: info@spcau.com
Danrae Group
Remedial Waterproofing & Building Specialists
P: 1800 326 723
W: https://www.danraegroup.com.au/ E: enquiries@danrae.com.au
Asset Strata Valuers
Leaders in Strata Property Valuations
P: 1800 679 787
W: https://assetstratavaluers.com.au/ E: workorders@assetstratavaluers.com.au
Adelaide StrataVal
Strata & Community Insurance Valuations
P: 08 7111 2956
W: https://www.strataval.com.au/ E: valuations@strataval.com.au
Arena Energy Consulting Pty Ltd
Independent Embedded Network Consulting Services
P: 1300 987 147
W: https://www.arenaenergyconsulting.com.au/ E: info@arenaenergyconsulting.com.au
Embedded Network Arena
Independent Embedded Network Consulting Services
P: 1300 987 147
W: https://embeddednetworkarena.com.au/ E: info@embeddednetworkarena.com.au
Windowline Pty Ltd
Replacement window and door specialists
P: 02 8304 6400
W: https://windowline.com.au/ E: info@windowline.com.au
ASQB Pty Ltd
Window & Door Repairs + Window Safety Compliance
P: 02 9785 7893
W: https://www.asqb.com.au/ E: service@asqb.com.au
The Window Guy
Don’t choose any guy, choose The Window Guy!
P: 1300 663 664
W: https://www.thewindowguy.com.au/ E: info@thewindowguy.com.au
Clear Edge Frameless Glass
Energy Efficient Balconies for Elevated Living
W: https://www.clearedgeglass.com.au/ E: sales@clearedgeglass.com.au
Higgins Coatings Pty Ltd
Specialist painters in the strata industry
W: https://www.higgins.com.au/ E: info@higgins.com.au
CPR Facade Upgrade Specialists
We clean, repair & repaint multi-storey buildings
P: 0493 651 643
W: https://cprfacadeupgrades.com.au/ E: info@facadeupgrades.com.au
3 Colours Painting Services
3 Colours Painting Services
P: 1300 883 635
W: https://3colours.com.au/ E: 3colours@3colours.com.au
Terra Australis Painting Services
Terra Australis Painting Services
P: 0497 545 289
W: https://www.terraaustralispainting.com.au/ E: info@terraaustralispainting.com.au
Strata Solve
Untangling strata problems
P: 0419 805 898
W: https://stratasolve.com.au/ E: chris@stratasolve.com.au
Insight Resolutions
Reconcile and rebuild through mediation
P: 0413 334 633
W: https://insightresolutions.com.au/ E: vad.mediation@gmail.com
sharonbennie – Property Recruitment
Matching top talent with incredible businesses
P: 0413 381 381
W: https://www.sharonbennie.com.au/ E: sb@sharonbennie.com.au
Property Recruitment Partners
Recruitment Solutions Tailored for You
P: 02 8313 5591
E: aaron@propertyrecruitmentpartners.com.au
Lannock Strata Finance
The Leading Strata Finance Specialist
P: 1300 851 585
W: https://lannock.com.au/ E: strata@lannock.com.au
StrataLoans
The Experts in Strata Finance
P: 1300 785 045
W: https://www.strata-loans.com/ E: info@strata-loans.com
Austrata Finance
Use Your Money or Borrowed Money: It’s Your Choice®
P: 1300 936 560
W: https://austratafinance.com.au/ E: info@austratafinance.com.au
Innovative Lift Consulting Pty Ltd
Australia’s Vertical Transportation Consultants
P: 0417 784 245
W: https://www.ilcpl.com.au/ E: bfulcher@ilcpl.com.au
The Lift Consultancy
Trusted Specialised Advice
P: 07 5509 0100
W: https://theliftc.com/ E: sidb@theliftc.com
ABN Lift Consultants
A team of friendly, open minded professionals
P: 0468 659 100
W: https://www.abnlift.com/ E: andrew@abnlift.com
Tinworth & Co
Chartered Accountant & Strata Auditors
P: 0499 025 069
W: https://www.tinworthaccountants.com.au/ E: caren.chen@tinworth.com
Matthew Faulkner Accountancy
Strata Auditing specialists
P: 0438 116 374
W: https://www.mattfaulkner.accountants/ E: matt@mattfaulkner.accountants
Incite Accountants & Advisors
Provides a service that delivers the outcomes
P: 02 8067 9015
W: https://www.inciteaccountants.com.au/ E: admin@inciteaccountants.com.au
Intercoms, Access Control, CCTV, Data, etc. P: 02 9554 3487
W: https://www.quatrix.com.au/ E: info@quatrix.com.au
Lock, Stock & Barrel Locksmiths Pty Ltd
P: 0411 700 072
W: https://www.lsblocksmiths.com.au/ E: info@lsblocksmiths.com.au
Macquarie Locksmiths & Security
Trusted Master Locksmiths since 1981
P: 02 9887 3433
W: https://www.macquarielocksmiths.com.au/ E: sales@macquarielocksmiths.com.au
Apt Roofing Pty Ltd
Everything Roofing!
P: 02 9666 7373
W: https://www.aptroofing.com.au/ E: admin@aptroofing.com.au
Leaf Shield
Leafshield Gutter Protection Specialists
P: 1300 362 246
W: https://leafshield.net.au/why-leafshield/ E: info@leafsheild.net.au
Strata Insurance Solutions
Protecting owner assets is who we are
P: 1300 554 165
W: https://www.stratainsurancesolutions.com.au/ E: info@stratainsurancesolutions.com.au
Whitbread Insurance Brokers
Empower Your Vision
P: 1300 424 627
W: https://www.whitbread.com.au/ E: info@whitbread.com.au
CHU Underwriting Agencies Pty Ltd
Specialist Strata Insurance Underwriting Agency
W: https://www.chu.com.au/ E: info@chu.com.au
Strata Community Insurance Protection for your strata property. And you.
P: 1300 724 678
W: https://www.stratacommunityinsure.com.au
E: myenquiry@scinsure.com.au
Flex Insurance
Your Cover Your Choice
P: 1300 201 021
W: https://www.flexinsurance.com.au/ E: info@flexinsurance.com.au
Driscoll Strata Consulting Knowledge | Experience | Service
P: 0402 342 034
W: https://driscollstrataconsulting.com.au/ E: enquiries@driscollstrataconsulting.com.au
CRM Brokers
The smart insurance choice
P: 1300 880 494
W: https://www.crmbrokers.com.au/ E: crmstrata@crmbrokers.com.au
Lifestyle Clotheslines
Clothesline and washing line supplier & installer
P: 1300 798 779
W: https://www.lifestyleclotheslines.com.au/ E: admin@lifestyleclotheslines.com.au
Arrow Abseiling Pty Ltd
Window cleaning, repair and maintenance
P: 02 8957 3693
W: https://www.arrowabseiling.com.au/ E: contact@arrowabseiling.com.au
Waste Clear Pty Ltd
Towards a better tomorrow
P: 1300 525 352
W: https://wasteclear.com.au/ E: admin@wasteclear.com.au
Groundfloor™
Australian parcel, mail, and refrigerated lockers
P: 03 9982 4462
W: https://groundfloordelivery.com/ E: ask@groundfloordelivery.com
Network Pacific Strata Franchise
Join our successful team
P: 03 9999 5488
W: www.networkpacificstratafranchise.com.au/ E: networkpacific@franchisedevelopments.com.au
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