Are you getting the most from your strata manager? We can show you the level of service and experience you should be expecting. Download our 32-point checklist today! Link in bio or here 👉 https://checklist.simplystrata.com.au/strata-manager #stratachecklist #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #stratalife #strataliving #ownerscorporation #nswstratacommunity #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
Thanks, Katherine, for your 5-star Google review! 😃 We love helping owners corporations become more knowledgeable about all things strata. Message us to find out more about how we can provide a tailored service for your strata plan! #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #stratalife #strataliving #testimonial
In our February newsletter we look into flooring by-laws, strata insurance considerations, green building grants for the City of Sydney (apply by 7 March!) and the health benefits of leafier communities. 🌳 Happy reading! 👉 https://bit.ly/ssnews1222 or link in bio. #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagersydney #strataagent #stratamanagers #strataagents #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #ownerscorporation #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata #simplystrata #stratanews
Last October the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal made orders preventing lot owners from smoking on their balcony as it was causing odour, smoke and fumes to spread into a neighbour's lot. (Pittman v Newport [2022] NSWCATCD). The NCAT application was made after the affected neighbours failed to convince their owners corporation to take action. They argued that the smoking was causing unreasonable nuisance and hazard under section 153 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. NCAT agreed, noting that exposure to tobacco smoke posed a serious risk of harm. What are the implications of this decision? Apart from being a step towards smoke-free strata living, it further establishes that lot owners, must always be aware of the effect of their actions on their neighbours. #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitle #goodneighbour #ownerscorporation #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata #simplystrata
Is your building compliant with the latest window safety requirements? 🏢 By law, owners corporations must install window safety devices to protect their youngest residents. 👶 This applies to all windows in all rooms, and to both existing and new strata schemes. 👉 Need help to be child-safe? Simply Strata provides a window lock installation service that will ensure your building is compliant. Find out more on our website (link in bio). #windowsafetylock #windowsafety #childsafety #ChildSafe #childsafe #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
It's hard to believe we're coming to the end of this eventful and challenging year! 🎄 Read our December newsletter to find out about the rise in insurance premiums after climate-related disasters, the importance of good by-laws, the state government's crackdown on dodgy developers, the ongoing rental market crisis and more strata news. 👉 bit.ly/ssnews1222 or link in bio. #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagersydney #strataagent #stratamanagers #strataagents #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #ownerscorporation #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata #simplystrata #stratanews
🛠 If you can, it absolutely makes sense to undertake repairs while waiting on the resolution of an insurance claim. Firstly, it's always good to get repairs done quickly to avoid further damage, and doing so will not be prejudicial to your claim. Secondly, a builder might be able to find evidence about the damage that contradicts the insurance company's expert witness. Finally, having the repair done will put a total figure on your loss. 🛠 #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #stratalawyers #stratalawyer #stratalaw #stratainsurance #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #nswstratacommunity #stratamanager #stratamanagement #nswstrata
📃 Don't forget that having a new by-law passed at a general meeting does not actually make it enforceable. Your by-law must be registered at the NSW Land Registry Services within six months. If this doesn't happen, then the by-law will not be enforceable and will need to be re-passed at another general meeting and then registered within that timeframe. #stratatips #stratalife #simplystrata #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #strataliving #stratatitlemanagement #stratalaw #ownerscorporation #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
🌞 We hope you've been enjoying the recent spring sunshine! Read the latest issue of our newsletter to see how Sydney unit prices are having their day in the sun, too. We also look at the new 10-year insurance scheme for apartment buildings, what Budget 2022 means for property, the trend towards dog-friendly architecture in residential towers and more strata news. 🐶 Read it here 👉 bit.ly/ssnews1122 or link in bio. #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #petsinapartments #commonproperty #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitle #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #simplystrata #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager
🚀 Our mission is simple: to give control back to owners corporations by providing the best executive strata management service in NSW. We make it possible for owners corporations to take control of day-to-day management and expenses, while keeping levies at a minimum. Our team is on hand when and were we're needed to provide back-end support and exceptional strata management advice. #ownerscorporations #stratamanagement #nswstrataservice #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitle #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporation #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #nswstratacommunity #nswstrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrata #stratamanager #mission
Simply Strata is the game-changing management option for your strata plan. 🏘 We're professional Strata Managers. 📞We return your calls and provide prompt, efficient service. 💲 We work with the Owners Corporation to reduce levies and deliver bang for your buck. 📑 We find the best insurance fit for your plan. 🤝 Our contracts are flexible and fully negotiable. So contact us to remove your strata stress. We'll provide a free, no-obligation assessment of the needs of your strata plan. #simplystrata #removeyourstratastress #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #gatedcommunityliving #gatedcommunity #stratatitle #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #gatedcommunitylife #nswstrata #nswstrataservice #strata #stratamanager #stratainsurance #stratamanagement
🏢 Project Intervene is a NSW Government initiative set up in response to the significant number of recently completed residential apartment buildings in NSW that have serious defects. If there are serious defects in the common areas of your apartment complex (in buildings less than six years old), Project Intervene may be able to get these fixed at no cost to the owners corporation, by facilitating an agreement with the developer/builder. This provides an alternative to pursuing costly and stressful litigation, and you'll be supported through the process by team members from NSW Fair Trading and the NSW Building Commissioner. Find our more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3yCZleW #projectintervene #nswgovernment #stratanews #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #commonproperty #stratalifestyle #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitle #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstrataservice #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata #nswstratamanagement
🏢 Read our latest newsletter, covering the latest strata and property news! 🗞 In this issue we look at unauthorised renovations, the Design and Building Practitioners Act and its implications for strata schemes, and share a guide to making apartment complexes smoke free. Read more 👉 bit.ly/ssnews1022 or link in bio. #strataessentials #strataowners #simplystrata #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitle #ownerscorporation #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstrata #nswstratalaws #strata #stratamanager #stratamanagement
Wise words from #ThomasAquinas. It never hurts to help out our neighbours when we can. 🙌 #quote #quotestagram #quotestoliveby #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagersydney #strataagent #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #goodneighbours #goodneighbour #nswstratacommunity #nswstrata #stratamanager #stratamanagement #strata #thomasaquinas #thomasaquinasquote
🏢 How can owners corporations hold builders or certifiers responsible for building defects - for example, when it becomes apparent over time that the waterproofing is non-compliant? 👉 The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 has firmly placed accountability at the feet of builders and developers, who should return to remedy historical problems with buildings. The Act has been introduced specifically for this purpose. While it’s relatively new in the industry and hasn’t yet been tested to its full extent, it is now starting to be used to elicit a response out of builders. It helps that there are some serious ramifications in the Act for builders who choose not to repair historical defects, including deregistration. #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitle #StrataTitle #stratalawyer #stratalawyers #stratalaw #stratalaws #ownerscorporation #propertymanagement #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrata #nswstratalaws #nswstrataservice #buildingdefects #buildingdefect #waterproofing
Is your building compliant with the latest window safety requirements? 🏢 By law, owners corporations must install window safety devices to protect their youngest residents. 👶 This applies to all windows in all rooms, and to both existing and new strata schemes. 👉 Need help to be child-safe? Simply Strata provides a window lock installation service that will ensure your building is compliant. Check out our website for more info (link in bio). #childsafe #windowsafety #nswstrata #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #securegatedcommunity #gatedcommunityliving #gatedcommunity #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitle #windowsafetylock #childsafety #ChildSafe #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager
🌱 As we slowly emerge from our wintry hibernation, thoughts turn to spring cleaning, fixing up the garden and starting new home improvement projects. It's also a good time to consider how we can make our buildings more sustainable, and help bring down those winter energy bills. 🌏 In this month's issue of our newsletter we look at EV chargers, the new sustainable planning policy, government support to go green, future-proofing your apartment and lots more. Happy reading! 👉 https://bit.ly/ssnews922 or link in bio. #spring #sustainableapartmentliving #stratamanagement #sustainableapartments #sustainableapartment #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #stratalife #apartmentlife #strataliving #stratatitle #evcharger #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #propertymanager #nswstratacommunity #nswstrata #stratamanager #strata #sustainableplanning #herbs #balconygarden #apartmentgarden
🎨 You don't need approval to carry out cosmetic works, such as painting, laying new carpet, or installing built-in wardrobes, handrails or internal blinds and curtains. (See section 109 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015). 🪛 For minor renovations you'll need the approval of the owners corporation (or, if they have delegated this power, the strata committee). Minor works include things like renovating a kitchen, changing recessed light fittings, installing wood or other hard flooring, reconfiguring walls, rewiring, or installing reverse-cycle AC (see section 110 of the SSMA 2015). 👷 For major works, however, you'll need a by-law. Major works are more serious renovations, such as those requiring structural changes, that alter the external appearance of the lot, that may affect safety, that involve waterproofing or plumbing, or that otherwise require consent under another Act. 🖋️ To get these approved you'll need a special resolution to be passed at a general meeting of the owners corporation, where no more than 25% of the value of votes cast are against the motion for your by-law. The special by-law also requires the written consent of all owners of your lot, and to be registered at the NSW Land Registry Services and recorded on the common property certificate of title. #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #commonproperty #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #gatedcommunityliving #gatedcommunitylife #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #stratalaw #stratalaws #ownerscorporation #nswstratacommunity #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #bylaw #renovations
📆 The NSW Government has extended temporary COVID-19 emergency measures for strata and community schemes. Until 29 September 2022 owners corporations can continue to: 👉 meet and vote electronically without passing a resolution to authorise this beforehand 👉 validly execute documents without affixing the seal of the owners corporation or association. Visit NSW Fair Trading for more details: bit.ly/c19strat #covid19 #stratanews #nswstrata #stratamanager #coronavirus #coronavirus19 #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #ownerscorporation #strataagent #strataagents #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #stratalifestyle #stratalife #ownerscorporationmanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #stratamanagement #strata
At Simply Strata we take pride in our high level of service, backed up by thorough knowledge and years of experience. Thanks to Kathie for this lovely testimonial. 🥰 #testimonial #testimonials #review #reviewsmatter #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #stratalifestyle #apartmentlife #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
☀️ If you live in an apartment, you may think that it's not possible to get solar. Limited roof space, shared ownership of common property and strata limitations can make thing more difficult, but you do have a few options: 1. Solar sharing In apartment buildings, decisions about common property are made by the owners corporation, and not everyone wishes to invest in solar. Owners who want to install their own system would also need approval from the owners corporation to use part of the common area (i.e. the roof). This gets more complicated if multiple residents wish to do the same thing, with various panels and cables having to be accommodated. One solution to this issue is to use a solar sharing gateway. This is a single solar system that can be shared between multiple residents via a solar splitter. So those residents that want to participate can share the cost and enjoy the savings. 2. Community solar gardens If you just can't go solar in your own building, you can participate in a community solar garden. This is a large-scale, grid-connected installation that allows multiple buildings to share the benefits of solar energy without having to put panels on their own roof. 3. GreenPower If you are keen on renewable energy for environmental reasons, then a third alternative is GreenPower, whereby energy retailers offset customers’ power usage by purchasing electricity through accredited renewable generators. The extra cost of GreenPower, however, is passed onto the consumer. The best path to solar for each apartment owner depends on their individual circumstances. Do you live in an apartment and have gone solar? Let us know how you did it! 👇 #solarpower #solarenergy #nswsolar #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagers #commonproperty #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #stratahelp #strata #strataagent #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanager #stratamanagement #nswstrata
🤔 We talk about 'common property' a lot, but what exactly does the term mean in relation to a strata scheme? 🏢 Common property is that part of the scheme that is owned by everybody, not any one individual. Technically, it is defined as “so much of a parcel as from time to time is not comprised in any lot.” The ‘parcel’ is the land (i.e. the lots and common property combined) on which the strata scheme is based. It therefore follows that anything that is not part of a lot is part of the common property. The strata plan (together with any strata plan of subdivision or strata plan of consolidation) is an essential tool to identify the common property. 👉 Find the answers to more strata FAQs on our website: www.simplystrata.com.au (link in bio) #commonproperty #stratafaqs #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentlife #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #ownerscorporation #stratahelp #stratascheme #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata #simplystrata
🏢 Here's our July newsletter with the latest NSW strata news. This month we look at the implications of the rain and floods on repair works and strata insurance, how to make your building EV ready, the accessibility of apartment blocks and lots more. Enjoy and take care: bit.ly/ssnews722 or link in bio. #commonproperty #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #securegatedcommunity #gatedcommunityliving #gatedcommunity #gatedcommunitylife #mould #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #stratalawyers #stratalawyer #stratalaw #stratalaws #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #nswstratacommunity #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
While there are no limitations on the rate or frequency of strata levy increases, the legislation does set out the process for raising a levy, which in normal circumstances will usually ensure that these are not unreasonable. Levies are decided on at a general meeting and must be discussed and accepted by a vote of the owners. Annual levies are determined at the AGM each year, and special levies can be decided on at the AGM or an Extraordinary General Meeting.. You can vote against the increase or put up a motion for a different levy amount if you wish. Levies are normally only increased if there is a need to do new works or there are additional expenses. Ask why the increase is being made if you are not sure. A managing agent may put a motion for an increase in levies on the meeting agenda, but cannot impose levies - this is entirely up to the owners. #levies #ownerscorporation #nswstrata #stratamanager #stratalevies #stratamanagersydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagers #strataagent #strataagents #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataservice #nswstrataschemes #stratamanagement
Meet Lisa Kell, our fantastic and highly experienced office administrator. 🙂 Lisa has been working with us for many years, making her very familiar with all our strata clients and their needs. She has a PA background, with banking, international exporting and management skills, along with a Diploma in Business Management and a Certificate III in Strata Property Services. Prior to starting at Simply Strata, she gained a wealth of experience working for Amalgamated Holdings. This gave Lisa her strong foundations in system implementation, administration, client services and customer care. We're very glad to have her on the team! #simplystrata #meettheteam #strataservice #nswstrata #stratamanager #stratamanagement #strataagent #strataagents #stratamanagers #stratamanagerssydney #stratamanagernsw #stratamanagersydney #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #securegatedcommunity #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #ownerscorporationmanager #stratahelpnsw #stratahelp #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #stratapropertyservices
Is your building compliant with the latest window safety requirements? 🏢 By law, owners corporations must install window safety devices to protect their youngest residents. 👶 This applies to all windows in all rooms, and to both existing and new strata schemes. 👉 Need help to be child-safe? Simply Strata provides a window lock installation service that will ensure your building is compliant. Check out our website for more info (link in bio). #childsafe #windowsafety #nswstrata #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #securegatedcommunity #gatedcommunityliving #gatedcommunity #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitle #windowsafetylock #childsafety #ChildSafe #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager
Introducing the Simply Strata team! 🤝 Ian Eastley is our Building & Property Maintenance Control guru. He's practical, down-to-earth and gets things done. With a background in trades (and a degree in metallurgy!), Ian has extensive experience in property maintenance and advises on the qualifications required for specialist jobs. He has also owner-built several homes, giving him valuable first-hand experience. 🏠 Ian loves using his wealth of knowledge to help strata owners. 🙂 #meettheteam #simplystrata #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #securegatedcommunity #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #propertymanagement #propertymanager #strata
❄️ Winter has most definitely arrived, and with it comes the June edition of our newsletter - link in bio! This month we look at getting approval for EV chargers, equipment affixed to common property, the sticky issue of mould (again!), the benefits of a healthy sinking fund and more. Stay warm and enjoybit.ly/ssnews622 #commonproperty #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #securegatedcommunity #gatedcommunityliving #gatedcommunity #gatedcommunitylife #mould #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #stratalawyers #stratalawyer #stratalaw #stratalaws #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #ev #electricvehicles #evcharging #nswstratacommunity #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager
Having both good neighbours and bad is something all strata dwellers can relate to. But with an experienced strata manager, disputes are much easier to deal with. Message Simply Strata to find out how we can help remove your strata stress. 🙂 #rupertbrook #rupertbrookquote #booksofinstagram #commonproperty #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitlemanagement #goodneighbours #goodneighbour #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager
💡 If a light from a neighbouring unit in your building shines directly into your property and causes a nuisance, this is a breach of strata by-laws. 👉 Section 153 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) applies, because the light is pollution and is unreasonably interfering with your enjoyment of your property. ⚖️ You can apply for Mediation, and if necessary commence action at NCAT. 🏘 If the light is from a neighbouring property (outside of your strata building) this would still constitute light pollution and nuisance. You could try approaching a community justice centre or a lawyer for help. #lightpollution #lightnuisance #stratanuisance #commonproperty #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #gatedcommunityliving #gatedcommunitylife #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #stratalaw #stratalaws #goodneighbours #goodneighbour #ownerscorporation #stratahelpnsw #stratahelp #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager
👎 Many of the big strata managers have high fees, poor service and lock-in contracts. 🏘 At Simply Strata we provide personal service and a game-changing management alternative: 👍 We return your calls and provide prompt, efficient service. 👍 We reduce your levies and deliver bang for your buck. 👍 We don’t have lock-in contracts. 👍 We find the best insurance fit for your plan. 👍 We are professional Strata Managers. 💬 Message us to find out how we can remove your strata stress. Or call 📞 1300 587 282 for an obligation-free chat about the needs of your strata plan. #stratamanagementsolution #commonproperty #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #securegatedcommunity #gatedcommunityliving #gatedcommunity #gatedcommunitylife #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #stratalawyers #stratainsurance #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataservice #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager
In our May newsletter we look at what types of works 🔨 require owners corporation approval, the insurance implications of delayed repairs, the responsibility to maintain common property (especially waterproofing! 🌧) and more. Read it here: bit.ly/ssnews522 (+ link in bio) #stratalife #strataliving #buildingworks #stratatitleconsultant #waterproofing #propertymaintenance #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata #stratanews
Meet Courtney Knowles, our fabulous Strata Assistant. 🤝 Courtney has been assisting strata managers and committees with the day-to-day running of their plans since 2014. She has fantastic organisational skills and a knack for juggling competing priorities without ever dropping the ball. 🤹♀️ Courtney is passionate about providing excellent customer service and finding solutions that exceed client expectations. She's highly experienced in document management and confidentiality, along with the preparation of detailed reports and project plans. We're glad to have Courtney on the team! 🙂 #strataassistant #strataliving #meettheteam #simplystrata #stratalifestyle #strata #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstrata #stratamanager #stratamanagement
⚡️ We recently reached out to Australia’s leading retailers to provide a competitive energy pricing offer for the properties we manage. As a result, we just signed an exclusive agreement with a new energy company, giving us a huge discount of 31% on accounts across our portfolio, guaranteed for the 2-year contract period. 💡 Our energy supplier also offers great flexibility with an unlimited roll-in policy, allowing multiple new sites to be added as required. 💬 Contact us today to find out how your strata plan can benefit from reduced costs. #strataplan #costofliving #energycosts #energydiscount #stratamanagement #nswstrata #stratalifestyle #apartmentliving #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentlife #stratalife #strataliving #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataservice #nswstrataschemes #stratamanager
🐕 61% of Australian households have a pet in the family, and there's no doubt their companionship has been invaluable over the last few years. 🐈 In August 2021, there was a shift in NSW Government policy to encourage pets in strata buildings. By-laws that apply a blanket ban on pets, and decisions by owners corporations to prohibit the keeping of a pet, now have no force or effect - unless it can be demonstrated that the pet in question would unreasonably interfere with another occupant’s use and enjoyment of their lot or common property. 🐩 Many owners corporations have now moved away from “no pets” by-laws to by-laws that regulate pets. These typically require an owner or occupier to first seek the permission of the owners corporation. But some of these by-laws also deem it to be reasonable to reject a pet application in certain circumstances, e.g. - keeping more than one pet - keeping a certain type of animal or - keeping a medium or large sized dog. Any owners corporation that simply relies on such by-law provisions to reject a pet application will likely fall into a trap. Rather than banning the animal, they will unintentionally make a decision that has no force or effect - and therefore confer permission for the pet owner to keep the animal in the building. Owners corporations should carefully consider each pet application on its merits to ensure they are dealt with properly and reasonably, and should also carefully consider the terms of their pets by-laws. #pets #commonproperty #apartmentlife #strataliving #nswstrata #petsinapartments #petsinthecity #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #stratalifestyle #apartmentlivingtips #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #stratalife #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #stratalaws #goodneighbours #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement
How should a strata committee approach requests by tenants to store items in common areas - such as leaving bikes or strollers in the space under the stairs? 🚲 These requests can raise concerns about fire safety as well as equity. If there is only limited space, which tenant has the right to to use it? This is not an uncommon problem. It can be resolved by the owner(s) wishing to utilise the common area applying for a by-law for exclusive use, or a licence - potentially with a fee on a monthly or other basis. #stratalife #commonproperty #stratamanagement #ownerscorporation #apartmentliving #apartmentlife #apartmentlivingtips #stratalifestyle #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #stratalaw #stratalaws #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #stratamanagement #nswstrata #nswstratalaws #stratamanager
As the wet weather returns, our April newsletter looks at dealing with mould in apartments, 'misbehaving' building managers, the threat of erosion to coastal dwellings and more. Read it here: bit.ly/ssnews422 #stratalife #strataliving #mould #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata #stratanews
Thanks, Christina, for your kind words! 😃 We strive to provide a fast and efficient service while keeping fees and levies at a minimum. Get in touch to find out how we do it - and how we can assist you! #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #stratalaw #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #stratalife #strataliving
🏠 If you live in a secure gated community, there might be some owners who want the gate to remain open during the day, and others preferring to keep it shut. To resolve this, first check your by-laws. For security, you may have a requirement that all gates and doors are kept closed except when in use. If most owners would rather keep the gates open during the day, you would need to amend this by-law - and if there is no such by-law, you should create one via special resolution. This decision should be made by the owners corporation rather than the strata committee, because it's their duty to manage use of the common property. #gatedcommunity #gatedcommunitylife #gatedcommunityliving #securegatedcommunity #stratatitle #stratatitlemanagement #StrataTitle #stratalaw #goodneighbours #goodneighbour #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
❓ Whose insurance covers internal walls and built-in furniture in a strata apartment? 🏘 Internal walls (that are not temporary) are covered by strata insurance as part of the building. But note that paint and wallpaper are excluded by certain policies. Furniture which is permanently affixed to the building and cannot be removed at the end of occupancy can be considered covered by strata insurance. To avoid doubt, the owner should check with their strata insurer that the furniture is covered, or consider factoring any built-in furniture into their contents insurance instead. In general, if you have strata insurance and contents insurance with a reputable insurer, between the two policies all items in the lot (excluding vehicles), should be covered. Having said that, it's never a bad idea for lot owners to add an extra $10K or so onto their contents sum insured for any items not considered - as it won't cost much extra to buy this peace of mind. 🙂 #stratamanager #stratainsurance #nswstrata #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #stratalaw #stratalaws #insurance #goodneighbours #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanager #stratahelp #propertymanagement #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
Our latest strata newsletter focuses on the aftermath of the state's deluge 🌧- from mould issues to rising construction costs and delays. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3JAEs7R #nswfloods2022 #nswstrata #StrataNews #mould #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitle #StrataTitle #stratalaw #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
What happens when one tenant uses far too much water, and everyone foots the exorbitant bill? 😳 This is a common complaint amongst strata communities, and for good reason. While some people are consciously introducing sustainable habits 🌏 into their daily energy and water routines, others prefer to keep their lawns gardens green 🌹 and wash their towels twice a day! Installing separate water meters is the best way to ensure a true user-pays system. Not only does it make everyone more accountable for their own water use, it can also uncover concealed leaks. The bonus for strata investors is that water use, when separately metered, is payable by tenants, so owners aren’t responsible for excessive water consumption outside of their control. #sustainability #savewatersavelife #SaveWaterForFuture #savewaterforfuture #stratamanagement #savewatersaveearth #stratatitle #stratatitlemanagement #stratatitleconsultant #StrataTitle #stratalaw #goodneighbours #goodneighbour #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #nswstratacommunity #nswstrataservice #stratamanagement #strata
Meet Frank. 🤝 Frank Kirkpatrick LLB is Property Manager & Licensed Strata Manager here at Simply Strata, and has 35 years' experience in commercial law, property and strata management. Frank's vast depth of practical, hands-on know-how in dealing with the challenges of owning and managing strata title properties make him adept and efficient at assisting our clients. Previously, Frank ran his own law firm for nearly 25 years, and developed an early passion for negotiating large developments and property purchases. He has done conveyancing for the Bank of New South Wales and later the major acquisitions department of Westpac. Frank believes that customer service excellence depends upon delivering real value, and always provides clear, prompt and accurate information to clients on the status and management of their properties. 👏 And he's also a keen tango dancer! 🎻 #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata #stratalaws #LLB #llb #stratalaw #stratalawyer #stratalawyers #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #StrataTitle #stratatitle #stratatitleconsultant #stratatitlemanagement #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations
🔑 When a strata property is sold, both the vendor and purchaser are responsible for updating the strata ownership records. 📖 During conveyancing, a 'strata interest notice' pursuant to Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) Sections 22, 258 & 259 will be prepared for both parties, and is sent by both parties to the Owners Corporation (usually the strata managing agent). 📑 This is very important for the purchaser, as it records their entitlement to vote at meetings of the Owners Corporation. 🗳 #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #strataownership #stratamanager #strata #stratasales #sold
Indeed! 😉 #maewest #lovethyneighbour #friyay #fridayfun #fridayvibes #goodneighbours #goodneighbour #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
Introducing the Simply Strata team! 🤝 Meet Lee Kirkpatrick, our CEO and the Simply Strata Licensee. Lee has a paralegal background along with extensive strata management experience. After years of assisting strata owners with the management of their properties and understanding the many issues that occur, Lee became passionate about creating a better and more affordable strata management solution. And so, in 2008, Simply Strata was born, with the mission of helping owners corporations while allowing them to reduce their expenses and retain management control. Based in the NSW Southern Highlands, Lee also loves horses and holds a Doctorate in Vet Science specialising in Equine. #meettheteam #simplystrata #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
Is your building compliant with the latest window safety requirements? 🏢 By law, owners corporations must install window safety devices to protect their youngest residents. 👶 This applies to all windows in all rooms, and to both existing and new strata schemes. 👉 Need help to be child-safe? Simply Strata provides a window lock installation service that will ensure your building is compliant. Find out more on our website (link in bio). #windowsafetylock #windowsafety #childsafety #ChildSafe #childsafe #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
Even if an Owners Corporations has delegated responsibilities to a strata managing agent, it still retains all its functions. This means that it can meet without the strata manager and pass legally effective resolutions. 🖊 (Section 53, Strata Schemes Management Act 2015) #nswstrata #nswstratalaws #ownerscorporations #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelpnsw #stratahelp #nswstratacommunity #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #stratamanager #stratamanagement #strata
🏘 Wondering about notifications of strata insurance options? 🏘 🖊 A strata manager needs to provide 3 quotations from different insurance providers, or else written reasons to the owners as to why fewer than 3 quotes were obtained. 🖊 Ideally, the committee should decide on the insurance option in the best interests of the owners corporation. 🖊 If the strata manager chooses an insurance policy on behalf of the owners corporation, they run the risk of being held professionally liable if the option chosen is not appropriate - particularly when there may be a claim that is not covered by the policy. 🖊 Giving this decision to the committee also avoids any potential conflict of interest, as many strata managers receive commissions for arranging insurance. #propertymanagement #stratahelp #nswstratamanagement #stratainsurance #insurance #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanager #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
These words are just as relevant now as when they were written, as we live in ever closer quarters. But with quality strata management, it's much easier to be a good neighbour. 🙂 #goodneighbours #goodneighbour #rudyardkipling #rudyardkiplingquote #nswstratamanagement #simplystrata #quotesofinstagram #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
More and more residents of strata buildings are purchasing electric vehicles, and the trend seems set to continue. A recent study of the ‘future of EV charging in Sydney apartments’ showed that: 🚗 48% of respondents plan to have an electric vehicle within the next 5 years 🚗 78% were in favour of installing charging facilities 🚗 79% would like a user-pays arrangement for individual vehicle spaces So - does an EV charger require owners corporation approval? The installation of EV chargers will normally involve changes to common property that require owners corporation approval through a by-law. There are two key issues that should be covered by the by-law: 👉 Who pays for the cost of the electricity that will be used by the EV charger? 👉 What happens if the EV chargers require the building’s electricity infrastructure to be upgraded (e.g. to 3 phase power)? Who pays for the upgrade? #electricvehicles #ev #evcharger #electricvehiclecharger #ownerscorporation #nswstrataservice #simplystrata #ownerscorporationmanagement #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporations #propertymanagement #propertymanager #stratahelp #stratahelpnsw #nswstratacommunity #NSWStrata #nswstratamanagement #nswstrataschemes #nswstrataservice #nswstratalaws #nswstrata #stratamanagement #stratamanager #strata
Get the latest strata news in our February 🌞 newsletter, including issues to be aware of when installing CCTV, the recent NCAT decision relating to owners smoking on their own lot, and a Q&A on short-term lets and Airbnb - including whether owners corporations have the power to order evictions. Read it here: https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=0a32c20b0eb102d40e0eb6d1a&id=5e9d3603ec #strata #stratamanager #stratamanagement #nswstrata #nswstratalaws #nswstrataservice #nswstratamanagement #NSWStrata #nswstratacommunity #stratahelpnsw #stratahelp #stratatips #propertymanager #propertymanagement #cctv # #ownerscorporations #ownerscorporation #ownerscorporationmanager #ownerscorporationmanagement #shorttermlets #airbnb
4 of our very first sites. Thank you for the opportunity to provide our services to your buildings for 4 years . #mjtgroup #mjtteam #longrelationship #happycustomers #stratacleaning #commercialcleaning #nswstratacommunity #picagroup #sydneycleaningservice