We live in the most technology advanced connected times of our lives. People go years without seeing friends but connect, talk and share their lives every day and would still consider themselves part of each other’s lives. So do you need to go to your committee meeting and sit at the table to be involved… Continue reading Is meeting attendance essential in 2019?
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Give your bin a facelift
Let’s be serious, bins are never something we want to see or go near, especially when they are these big bins. But have a look at this solution to having your recycling bin in an easy to find spot. Good quality sign, Two large pieces of stainless steel, and A couple of hinges
Your Building Registers
A register of information is never an exciting discussion point. But should it be in a strata building? Probably Yes. Why? Because it will tell you one of two stories. 1. That your manager does not have your records in order, OR 2. Where your building is at: How many open claims you have What… Continue reading Your Building Registers
Has the property outlook really changed from the election result?
The 18th May 2019 was the day that Australian, especially the Labor party, got a democratic shock as the LNP held-on to government for another 3 years. As quick as the results were declared and accepted, we all started to hear that the Property Market was also a winner making big turns upwards. But was… Continue reading Has the property outlook really changed from the election result?
Banks + Cladding = Start of Building Profiling
Combustible cladding has moved away from being a daily topic on the news. But this does not mean that the problem of the combust cladding has been resolved for the majority of buildings and property owners. Today’s story from the age documenting CBA’s position on an open register of buildings with combustible cladding is the… Continue reading Banks + Cladding = Start of Building Profiling
should the strata treasurer approve invoices?
If you’re looking for the punchline to this question, the answer is YES. And it’s not because you need to protect against questionable behaviour, I recommend that every treasurer should be approving the invoices for the building because they know their building better than almost anyone else. While I agree the strata manager should be… Continue reading should the strata treasurer approve invoices?
Four emotional stages of a strata managers career
While reading through the Tim Ferriss blog, I stumbled across a post that speaks about the rollercoasters of emotions that entrepreneurs endure when they build a successful or unsuccessful business. While reading, I quickly connected the same emotional roller coasters that strata manages experience as they go into the strata industry and manage a portfolio.… Continue reading Four emotional stages of a strata managers career
How best to paint a strata building
Any renovation works needs to have an agreed road forward, ideal timeline and project leader. To outline your project plan try the Purely Apartments Project Planner and plan your projects. TIP # utilise experts early too, define the scope of work, and evaluate tenders. # keep owners updated, including the no news update
Your capital fund interest earning strategy
To optimise your investments and keep your money working for you simple add additional funds to your existing or new term deposit each 90days after your levy is due. Calculate your returns here
Manage your strata utilities
The management of utility usage and utility costs is something that all buildings need to address routinely as technology and markets regular change, and further benefits can be achieved. To review utilities you want to take the following steps Document usage & cost for last couple years Obtain advice or conduct an assessment on reducing… Continue reading Manage your strata utilities