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[one-half-first] [/one-half-first] [one-half] Short-term accommodation with AirBnB in Strata apartment buildings is in the top 2 talking points for 2017 and will continue strongly into 2018. During 2017 it has become evident that the powers of strata and body corporate Committee’s to stop and prevent short-term letting with companies like AirBnB and Bookings.com, is weak. […]
It is said that gen Z and younger will work in jobs that don’t even exist yet. Drone managers, virtual reality developers, self-driving car mechanics and human technology integration specialist could be sought-after jobs in the future. But what is a human technology integration specialist? Well as technology, particularly AI, grows increasingly sophisticated, businesses and […]
Housing affordability is continually discussed, debated and a hot topic for headlines. But what is the true story? Core Logic and the CPA Association gathered together to create this eBook and outline the truth about housing affordability, and busts the easy myths and excuses. The cost of buying a house is 7.2 times the annual income […]
As people, we often over complicate a matter and chase the biggest solution, when often the solution is easier than you expect. A common problem in buildings are slow lifts, often the solution considered costs $100,000s and includes lift upgrades. But a building in New York decided to install mirrors in the building’s foyers on […]
[one-half-first] [/one-half-first] [one-half]Strata levies are the one contact point that a strata building has with each owner. While 100% attendance should occur at the AGM, we all know it doesn’t happen, not even close. This makes the management of levies and therefore expenses the single biggest duty of the committee and strata manager. When considering […]
The performance of the strata committees is regularly questioned and challenged with little regard to the fact these committees are volunteers. While this has been the same for 50 years apartment developments & realestate values have grown dramatically. Strata committees are regularly now in control of assets with rebuild costs more that $100million and sale […]
In 1995 internet explorer became standard on windows computers. This was the start of the internet becoming a daily essential. In 2014 google launched “Cardboard” it’s virtual reality software and app that turns any smart phone, with the help of a $10 headset, into a VR experience machine. What does this have to do with apartments? […]
2 minutes lesson Equipment: Lifts What: Communication Equipment Risk: You change lift maintenance provider and the new provider charges you for equipment just to connect the phone line. How does this happen: Some lift companies have their own communication equipment, so if the company changes the new company can’t connect the phone line to their […]
December 2017 and the Amazon giant has arrived in Australia and online shopping begins to change. “But what does this have to do with my apartments building,” you ask. Well, have you heard of the Amazon Key System? It enables delivery staff to unlock your front door and deliver your parcel straight into your home […]
Strata security is expected by all apartment owners. And the majority of apartment buildings have an access control security system restricting access into the building and basement to only authorised personnel. This system is regularly taken for granted until a break-in occurs or a new problem arises. The new problem making buildings look at their […]