Red Flags in Strata: 15 Warning Signs Every Owner and Committee Should Know
Strata living comes with shared responsibilities, shared costs and shared decisions. While every strata community will experience the occasional maintenance issue, unexpected expense or disagreement, certain patterns can indicate that a scheme needs closer attention. From repeated special levies and deferred maintenance to poor record keeping and committees making decisions without enough information, recognising the […]
The Building Manager’s Guide to Red Flags: What to Look For Before Small Problems Become Big Ones
Building managers are often the first people to notice when something isn’t working as it should. A recurring fault, an ageing piece of plant, missing documentation or contractor repeatedly returning to the same problem may initially appear minor. But these issues can be early warning signs of larger operational, financial, safety or compliance risks. For […]
Red Flags in Owners Corporations: What Victorian Owners and Committees Should Look For
Who this guide is for: This guide is designed for Victorian owners corporation members, committee members and property owners looking to identify potential financial, maintenance, governance and planning issues. A Victorian owners corporation can face significant financial and maintenance challenges when issues are repeatedly deferred or future costs are not properly planned. While many red […]
Red Flags in Strata: What NSW Owners and Committees Should Look For
Who this guide is for: This guide is for NSW strata owners, owners corporation committee members and people involved in strata management who want to identify potential financial, maintenance and governance risks. A strata scheme can look well managed on the surface while carrying significant financial, maintenance or governance risks underneath. For NSW owners and […]
Red Flags in Body Corporate: What Queensland Owners and Committees Should Look For
Who this guide is for: This guide is designed for Queensland body corporate owners, committee members and anyone involved in the management of a community titles scheme who wants to better understand potential financial, maintenance and governance warning signs. A healthy Queensland body corporate does more than respond when something goes wrong. It plans for […]
The Building Manager’s Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging in Residential Buildings
Electric Vehicles Are Changing More Than Just How Residents Drive For many Building Managers, the first sign that electric vehicles are becoming more common is surprisingly simple. A resident asks: “Can I install a charger in my parking space?” At first glance, it seems like a straightforward request. But behind that single question are considerations […]
Electric Vehicles in Body Corporate: What Every Queensland Owner and Committee Should Know
Whether you’ve recently purchased an electric vehicle, are thinking about making the switch, or simply sit on a Body Corporate committee wondering what all the discussion is about, one thing is becoming increasingly clear—electric vehicles (EVs) are changing the way apartment communities think about parking, infrastructure and the future of their buildings. Across Queensland, more residents are […]
Is Your Strata Building EV Ready? A NSW Guide to Planning for Electric Vehicles
Is Your Strata Building EV Ready? Not every apartment building in New South Wales has residents driving electric vehicles today. But chances are, it won’t stay that way for long. Across Australia, electric vehicles are steadily becoming part of everyday life. Manufacturers continue to expand their EV ranges, charging technology is improving and more Australians are making […]
Electric Vehicles and Apartment Living: Future-Proofing Victorian Owners Corporations
Apartment living has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Features that were once considered luxuries—secure access systems, high-speed internet, parcel lockers and shared amenities—have steadily become everyday expectations. Electric vehicle (EV) charging is quickly joining that list. Across Victoria, more apartment owners are considering an electric vehicle as their next car. Some are attracted by lower […]
Important: Changes to Credit and Debit Card Payment Options
Published by SSKB Strata Management Recent changes to Australian payment regulations mean that from 1 October 2026, payment providers will no longer be able to charge credit card surcharges directly to the person making the payment. Why is this changing? Until now, owners who chose to pay levies by credit and debit card paid the […]