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24.01.2022 Details #strataboss #sydney #Australia #property #realestate

23.01.2022 During more than 4 years dealing with various strata living issues I have got good experience working with committees, builders, strata managers etc. Almost always the good service - which is timely, reliable and doesnt require further follow ups and re-visits - doesnt happen at all. I dont take to account when the job is just apply some paint and replace a light bulb. But operations that are even simpler i.e. getting to contact the builder or other people by strata manager very often takes weeks without any action. Though money is being regularly paid to them for the service... http://traveloga.blogspot.com///transition-to-quality.html #strataboss

23.01.2022 Strata living organisation in Australia is pretty much fucked when it is related to problem solving and even when it is to simply manage current activities. Heres the article about planter boxes in residential units https://medium.com//planter-boxes-and-planters-explained-5

23.01.2022 What are your main responsibilities as a strata owner? Strata units can be a straightforward investment. Considering the array of properties available on the market, it is an investment that most people can afford, as long as they stay within their budget. However, buying strata is not like investing in shares. Strata units involve more hands-on responsibilities that fall into two categories: - The collective responsibility of the strata scheme that youre a part of... - Your individual responsibility as a property owner So, what are your main responsibilities as a strata owner? Within the strata scheme As a member of the strata scheme, you may not necessarily have any direct, official responsibilities (unless youre a member of the executive committee) but you do have certain duties. One of your duties is to take part in the different events organised to collectively manage the building. These include meetings to discuss general building issues and issues with shared areas such as the garden, the pool and the elevator. It is also your duty to pay the strata fees so that the owners corporation can manage and fix any building issues as soon as possible. In return, it is the responsibility of the owners corporation to repair areas like balcony columns, blocked bathroom floor drains and communal hot water services. For more information about what the owners corporation is responsible for, have a look at the StrataBoss app http://strataboss.com.au As a property owner The property owner carries the individual responsibility of the space inside the walls of their property. So, if there are any issues inside these walls, it is up to the owner to get them fixed. However, if the issue happens inside the property walls but it is to a part that is considered communal, such as the floor, the ceiling, or the walls, then this is the responsibility of strata. Understanding who is responsible for what can be confusing and many issues depend heavily on the context of the problem. To help strata unit owners better understand their responsibilities, the StrataBoss app http://strataboss.com.au details a complete list of common issue areas and the corresponding responsible party.

22.01.2022 Risks to avoid when buying a strata unit. Whether youre a tenant or an owner, it is undeniable that you will be met with challenges during your occupancy. Whether these are small issues like paint chipping off the wall, or larger issues such as a leaky shower or a broken window, it is important to know who to contact and what to do in these situations. It is also important to know who is financially responsible for various apartment issues. For these questions and more, you ...Continue reading

22.01.2022 #strataboss Thursday challenge. When strata manager is saying "I was instructed by executive committee", or if someone from executive committee acts or writes an email on behalf of owners corporation, what is the requirement for the decision making process in that case? E.g. should it be a minutes document of the meeting that executive committee had to decide something with the list of agenda items, attendees and the votes? Very often I see that decisions are made by one pe...rson (e.g. secretary or chairperson) and are presented as entire owners corporation decision (like a call to strata manager or an email which strata manager is then referring to) when other owners are not even aware of the details of the problem. Is there a practical, legitimate way to formalise this process or it is legitimate for one person to act on behalf of all owners like that? My understanding is that owners corporation is not one-two persons private business and people with titles in executive committee cant just deliberately decide what they want without documenting what they decide, when and who was present. See more

21.01.2022 Feedback from one of the first StrataBoss app users: "It is easy to use, it is very informative, it is comprehensive. Ive thought of all the issues/considerations ive had since ive been a unit owner and i could easily find answers to my questions" http://strataboss.com.au

21.01.2022 #strataboss on display on Google Pixel phone at JB Hi-Fi :)

20.01.2022 This is an interesting initiative by city of Wellington in #NZ to invite high skilled technology specialists to " invigorate the countrys growing tech scene". If you are a "software developer, creative director, product manager, analyst, or digital strategist" it might worth checking out https://lnkd.in/g-tQ5yH I like New Zealand and have spent several unforgettable vacations on both Islands and would like to say that for anyone interested in relocating there its worth a try. #technology #innovation #ideas #government #strataboss

19.01.2022 #strataboss Have got a call on Monday morning from a strata unit owner in Melbourne who was interested in advice regarding the strata management issue. In particular, a developer locking all other owners into a contract with the strata managing agent for a number of years. That makes it possible for the strata manager to perform wrong and negligent actions #worklifebalance style. In addition to that, as it often happens, the strata manager disregards valid requests by the owner, doesnt provide information and doesnt follow valid procedure. I have resolved similar situations before and provided my advice with actual steps to take. Interesting to see the results!

19.01.2022 #strataboss has started a blog - check it out for interesting posts about strata and how to deal with various aspects of strata living http://strataboss.com.au/blog/posts/blog.html

18.01.2022 New year - new look! Get the new version of StrataBoss app on iPhone http://strataboss.com.au Android updates are coming soon too!

16.01.2022 If you are lucky to own a strata unit in Australia and at the same time having an uneducated strata manager, download revolutionary StrataBoss app http://strataboss.com.au

15.01.2022 #strataboss unit owner reported water leak (warranty problem) to strata manager 2 mths ago - not resolved yet. An industry "standard"?

15.01.2022 #strataboss Wednesday challenge. The are usually disputes between individual owner and greater owners corporation (or strata committee) when an owner apparently breaches the by-law or modifies common property without owners corporation consent. However there are cases sometimes when the owner is following the by-law, but the greater owners corporation (or more often some people acting on behalf of owners corporation) still argue that the by-law was breached. It happens when the by-laws registered for the building are not model by-laws, strata manager doesnt know how to read the by-laws, and/or the owners corporation decided for whatever reason to take a position of denial against individual owner. What are the options to resolve such situations?

14.01.2022 #strataboss Tuesdays night afterwork chill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avNckBSBkMQ

13.01.2022 Check out our new looking Web site http://strataboss.com.au The new blog is coming soon. Stay tuned for most relevant strata living information in Australia.

12.01.2022 New bigger swimming centre in the making in Manly #sydney #Australia #property #realestate #sports #strataboss #manlylocal

12.01.2022 As a strata unit owner, you will have heard the terms owner’s corporation or body corporate but you might not know what they do or who they are... http://strataboss.com.au/blog/posts/blog.html

11.01.2022 StrataBoss has got a feature allowing to notify your strata manager after you have identified who is responsible to rectify a problem in your strata unit. The email will contain the information from the web site that will help the strata manager, executive committee and yourself as an owner to proceed with problem rectification. This feature will save your time informing the strata manager and relevant people to get problem solved as soon as possible.... Check it out! http://strataboss.com.au

11.01.2022 #strataboss Friday challenge - how the legal costs should be paid in case of owners corporation dispute against owner? E.g. owners corporation disagree with single unit owner. The owner got paid legal advice (own expense) and the owners corporation want to get legal advice (pay from admin/sinking fund). However, in this case if legal advice is against the owner - how the owners corporation can use admin fund? The owner in question also contributes to the admin fund and in case of OC paying from admin fund it will be like the owner also paying for advice against herself. How this should be properly resolved?

10.01.2022 #strataboss app review from an iPhone user on App Store "Finally getting some answers to my issues! I got a definite answer easily and much faster than when I googled or asked my strata manager" http://strataboss.com.au

09.01.2022 Its been a while since the last post http://traveloga.blogspot.com//how-strata-owners-corporati In January 2016 the owner lodged an application to NCAT against owners corporation to fix three major defects: - waterproofing of large windows in the living room and bedroom which led to windows full replacement... - bathroom drain fix - planterbox fix The owners corporation didnt come to mediation and tribunal ordered to fix all defects within 2 months (the deadline was 8th July 2016). The owners corporation as usual didnt rush to comply with the order regarding two items: bathroom and planterbox. The windows works started end of April 2016. At the same time owners corporation decided to check whether its a warranty and original builder should fix the issues. That was also related to the fact that the variation was submitted by the current contractor who started fixing the defect. So the owners corporation stopped all works in the middle and went off for a month to "make decision". The decision was made at the end of July. All that time instead of windows there was plywood (image) In the middle of June the owners corporation requested extension for two months from the tribunal and tribunal granted extension. Two other problems were still not addressed and the owners corporation didnt even want to fix those. The strata manager didnt provide any information to the owner during that period and only final decisions, taking the side of majority of executive committee and not the right side. Long story short an extension came to an end 8th September and the owners corporation had to address the two remaining issues with only one quote from some contractor. This is against the rules, because at least three quotes have to be obtained. The works were finished 1st October 2016 which is 5 months since it started. 5 months to actually fix the defects in one apartment! All that time its been an ongoing building site. Now the owners corporation are agitated about the total costs involved to fix the defects that were original builders responsibility. But finally the defects were fixed - 5 years later! It would have been much easier if owners, executive committee members and strata managers were educated enough and resolve the issue sooner than later. There are aids to improve this. Also every strata unit owner should know what is their responsibility and what is entire owners corporations. That knowledge helps to save enormous amounts of time and money in many cases. In the case I described in a set of posts, some executive committee members and unconscious strata managers tried to make the owner responsible for the defects that are indeed common property to maintain. They didnt succeed in that though. :) Great example of very useful tool to help identify the responsibility for the defects is StrataBoss app http://strataboss.com.au

09.01.2022 #strataboss Friday challenge. I have come across the article Top 10 Attributes Of EC Members That Frustrate Strata Managers http://www.ocn.org.au//top-10-attributes-ec-members-frustr Because I always try to be positive, I am looking for suggestions for an article that might be called Top 10 Attributes of a Decent Strata Manager That Owners Would Like To See. Id start with the following: 1. Responds to requests in a timely manner. 2. Chase up the issues resolution... 3. Can read by-laws and actually explain to all owners when certain by-law is applicable and when not 4. Understands what is private property and what is common property and can explain that to all owners even if majority object ... Any other ideas? See more

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07.01.2022 #strataboss - recent feedback from another user of StrataBoss: "StrataBoss app allowed me to save $800 recently on a job that my strata manager claimed to be my responsibility, but which in fact was owners corporations to rectify..." Not bad for an app thats just $3! :) http://strataboss.com.au

07.01.2022 StrataBoss provides knowledge, gives individuals confidence and creates transparency between strata companies and residents/owners. StrataBoss users save time and money, and the app equips them with the necessary knowledge to feel confident and comfortable with the knowledge of what is financially covered by strata, and what is payable by them. StrataBoss helps residents, investors, strata companies and property developers understand the financial responsibility behind differ...ent strata situations, helping them to save time and money where applicable. Every strata unit owner should know what is their responsibility and what is the responsibility of the owners corporation. That knowledge helps to save enormous amounts of time and money in many cases. http://strataboss.com.au

06.01.2022 Three key points to successfully manage your strata investment Buying one or several strata units is a popular and often promising investment. However, it can also be a challenge that you, as a landlord, need to be careful of in order to make sure your investment stays positive and doesnt become a source of irritation. To assist with this process, here are several tips to make this experience is as enriching as possible. 1. Be well assured...Continue reading

06.01.2022 10 things you didnt know about Strata Strata schemes are popular in Australia and are very common amongst new and old commercial and residential buildings. Purchasing a strata unit has many benefits and can be quite simple to manage for owners. However, it can be difficult to understand what strata is all about and especially who is responsible for the payment of different repairs. For more information on this, check out the StrataBoss app http://strataboss.com.au To help ...you get familiar with strata schemes, have a read of this list of 10 things you may not know about strata. Strata buildings are divided into lots and common property. Lots can be apartments or not for human occupation units, such as parking lots. In December 2015, there were exactly 163,009 residential strata schemes in New South Wales. The levies are the quarterly contributions every owner has to pay and include, for example, building insurance and maintenance of common areas. The first strata title registration in Australia was introduced in July of 1961, in New South Wales. The strata levies are figured out depending on the extra services and facilities available such as a heated pool, parking, air conditioning, etc. The strata system can also be applied to businesses units such as shops, offices or restaurants. Some strata units can offer high-quality exceptional facilities such as in-house cinema rooms, like in Sydneys Lumiere building. If your strata scheme features facilities, the annual strata levies should be around 0.8% to 1.2% of the property value. If it doesnt, those levies must be included between 0.3% and 0.7% of the property value. In 2015, 49.6% of the residential strata lots in New South Wales were owned by owner-occupiers. Strata schemes arent limited to just residential, or just commercial, they can be of mixed use. This means that there can be units for retail and/or commercial and/or residential use in the same building. If you want to know more about how responsibilities are shared between the owner and the owners corporation in a strata scheme, download the StrataBoss app http://strataboss.com.au

05.01.2022 #strataboss Friday challenge - a unit owner writes to strata manager to request a registered by-law with certain number for the building, e.g. by-law 37. The owner doesnt have the by-law with this number as part of the strata plan documentation. The response from the strata manager is "please address all correspondence to the Owners Corporations solicitor". Is it a valid response from strata manager? What should the owner do in this case?

05.01.2022 As a strata unit owner, you will have heard the terms owners corporation or body corporate but you might not know what they do or who they are... http://strataboss.com.au/blog/posts/blog.html

03.01.2022 An awesome illustration to strata living in Australia. I am happy for the owner who achieved positive outcome in the end despite of enormous amount of resources and time spent! I think the situations like that would have been resolved much easier with the use of techology. http://strataboss.com.au app allows to quickly identify who is responsible for what repairs and maintenance. https://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au//coffs-harb/3172971/ #strataboss

03.01.2022 If you own strata unit you must this app http://strataboss.com.au It is available for iPhone and Android.

02.01.2022 A story from one user of http://strataboss.com.au A strata unit owner has got a problem with exhaust fan in the bathroom and requested a strata manager to send someone to fix it. An electrician came and fixed the issue. Next day the strata manager sent an invoice to the unit owner and requested a payment or proposed adding that amount to the levies bill. The owner went to http://strataboss.com.au, chose the problem location (bathroom) and the problem (exhaust fan) and got a c...omplete information about who is responsible: If it is inside the lot it is the Owners responsibility. If it is mounted within "Structural cubic space" e.g. communal ducting or a false ceiling which is designed to carry communal pipes etc or outside the lot, then it is the responsibility of the Owners Corporation. In that case the fan is not inside the lot and therefore is Owners Corporations responsibility. Instant savings of $100! See more

01.01.2022 Top 6 Attributes of a Strata Manager That Owners Would Like To See http://strataboss.com.au/blog/posts/blog.html