Welcome back and Happy New Year to all our readers. While I’m sure we are all still adjusting to writing 2024 and getting into the swing of the New Year the team here at Smart Strata wanted to follow tradition and take the time to highlight our top-read updates from 2023. There is no denying…
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Over 50 Committee Course Challenges have been completed so far which is a great result and we thank-you for taking the time to participate. We’ve put together a quick, intriguing multiple-choice quiz that comes after an easy-to-follow, 1-page breakdown of the Committee roles and responsibilities. To get started, just sign into your Smart Strata account and complete your…
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As Christmas draws closer and business begins to wrap up for 2023 Smart Strata and our foundation partners Archers the Strata Professionals, Strata Compliance Solutions and Marsh Advantage Insurance, wanted to take this opportunity to say a Merry Christmas and thank you for all your support this year. We started 2023, like many businesses around us ready to hit…
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This is a call out to all Body Corporate Owners. Do you know what it takes to run an efficient Body Corporate? Understanding each role, responsibility and timing in your committee is crucial. Why not put your knowledge to the test? Score 100% and go into the draw to win a bonanza of Google Device…
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Well, it’s that time of year again – will there be Christmas Cheer or Tears? It is the time of year where we put aside our differences and disputes over dogs barking or the neighbouring apartment smoking. Instead, we take the opportunity to argue about Christmas lights on balconies, parties that run until the early…
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Strata owners along the Queensland coast are urged to check property and make action plans to ensure safety and prevent additional damages. Now is the time to Plan, Pack and Listen. Check your disaster management plan Check your insurance excess and coverage Carry out a pre-cyclone building inspection to ensure the scheme is safe and…
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Living and working in strata often involves many parties exchanging correspondence and publishing documents such as meeting agendas or minutes. Unfortunately, at times such correspondence or publications may raise issues concerning allegations about the conduct, character or reputation (amongst others) of certain persons. In these circumstances, such publications may potentially be considered defamatory in nature…
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Everything you need to know about energy efficient windows With rising energy prices, unpredictable weather patterns and growing environmental awareness, making the switch to energy efficient windows can be a simple yet highly effective way to improve the efficiency and sustainability of your home or building. And for buildings with a high ratio of glass,…
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Have you ever wondered what the process is for applying to resolve disputes with the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management? In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Juliette Nairn, discusses the body corporate industry and the processes within the body corporate Commissioner’s Office. In the event that you require further information,…
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or, what’s really going on at strata meetings … Even though strata buildings are full of good, smart and well-intentioned people, they don’t always make great decisions. And sometimes strata buildings delay important decisions or, worse still, actually make really bad decisions. Why is that and what dynamics create those kinds of counter initiative outcomes? …
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