Your Strata Property With Amanda Farmer

In this live chat with Dr Nicole Johnston, we cover: your last chance to join the Strata Concepts online education forum (registrations close today!)pandemic silver linings for our property sectorNicole's newest research project, giving you a chance to have your say on strata insurance  Links mentioned: Get the transcript here!Strata Concepts Education Series registration pageFriday... The post 243. Get ready for a strata insurance game changer – with Dr Nicole Johnston appeared first on Your Strata Property.

I'm joined by Tom Welsby of ResVu. Tom and his team have created a powerful software that helps strata managers connect with their customers. Tom shares with us how the clever collection and analysis of data can result in better decision-making and more vibrant communities.  Links mentioned: Get the transcript here!Do less, then obsess ResVu WebsiteResVu... The post 242. How ResVu uses data to help strata managers impress their clients appeared first on Your Strata Property.

With the kind permission of Veronica Morgan and Chris Bates of The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast, this week I’m bringing you part of an interview we recently recorded together for their podcast. We discuss the common misunderstandings of new strata owners, how to avoid a renovation headache by making a smarter purchasing decision and my latest experience... The post 241. Strata surprises, successful renovations and regretful records: my chat with Veronica Morgan appeared first on Your Strata Property.

This week, Reena and I discuss: How do we safely hold in-person strata meetings?The handy hack Reena is using to improve her online meetingsDoes the Return & Earn scheme have a place in our strata communities? I'm also reminding you to register for By-Law Boot Camp. Last session this Sunday, 8pm AEDT. Links mentioned: Secure your... The post 240. Safe strata meetings | online meeting hacks | return and earn appeared first on Your Strata Property.

Brain training. Abstract symbol of education. 3d illustration I’m putting your by-laws to the test: would they crack under pressure? I also have your special invitation to Strata Boot Camp: time to get those by-laws in shape for 2021. Links mentioned: Take the test FOR FREE over at www.yourstrataproperty.com.au/testSecure your Boot Camp spot NOW: stratabootcamp.comGet... The post 239. Join me for Strata Boot Camp appeared first on Your Strata Property.

In this episode, Reena and I answer these questions: Are all by-laws banning pets now invalid?Why can’t I mail in my general meeting vote?When will an insurer pay temporary accommodation expenses?What does the new Code of Conduct mean for our short term letting by-laws? Links mentioned: Get the transcript here!Watch Amanda’s Facebook Live with Jo... The post 238. Beware “paper” votes | accommodation costs covered | new code of conduct appeared first on Your Strata Property.

Adam Hirst of Mirvac joins me to explain "Build to Rent" - in particular, Australia's first renter-only apartment community, LIV Indigo at Sydney Olympic Park. Adam explains the attraction of this unique model. Could it possibly be the complete absence of strata governance structures and strata title legislation? Surely not... Links mentioned: Get the transcript... The post 237. Will “Build to Rent” Disrupt the Strata Sector? appeared first on Your Strata Property.

Last Friday I interviewed Jo Cooper and her lawyer, Sharon Levy, over on our Facebook page. Jo is the lot owner who recently convinced the NSW Court of Appeal that the by-law banning pets at her building is invalid. This episode is an edited version of that chat, taking your behind the scenes of this... The post 236. Jo Cooper and Sharon Levy on their Court of Appeal win appeared first on Your Strata Property.

Reena and I work through the following challenges: are investor owners still entitled to use common property facilities like the pool, gym and concierge even though they don't live in the property?what is best practice for managing major works projects from start to finish?  and a couple of wins: how Reena took on NBN and wonthe... The post 235. Facilities for residents only | getting large projects right | magnesite solution appeared first on Your Strata Property.

Daniel Caruana of Danrae Group demystifies the waterproofing game for us. We talk roofs, balconies, bathrooms, and Daniel answers the question: why do we see so much remediation work in this area?  Links mentioned: Get the transcript here!Section 18E - Proceedings for breach of warranty - Home Building Act 1989 (NSW)Danrae Group WebsiteDanrae Hotline: 1... The post 234. Your guide to waterproofing membranes – with Daniel Caruana appeared first on Your Strata Property.

I'm bringing to the table a rather serious challenge: in a world where some strata lawyers may receive a lot of work via referral from one particular strata management company, are they somehow beholden to that company? If not, why do some strata managers (and maybe even some strata lawyers) think that they are? Reena... The post 233. Strata lawyers and strata managers: the elephant in the apartment appeared first on Your Strata Property.

This week, Matt Larwood of StrataVote takes us inside the software that's revolutionising our strata meetings and giving strata managers back their lives. Links mentioned: Get the transcript here!Listen to the other podcast episodes hereStrataVote websiteStrataVote Anywhere The post 232. The software behind your virtual strata meetings – StrataVote appeared first on Your Strata Property.

Links mentioned: Get the transcript here!Shared Space: the WORLD’S FIRST online summit for strata property ownersYour Strata Property Facebook pageJoin us inside the membership! – Summit Opportunity The post 231. The Shared Space Summit is on NOW! appeared first on Your Strata Property.

This week, Reena and I cover: the types of notices that must be sent to an owner’s formal address for servicethe software gap causing problems for our managershow to ensure your motion make it onto the AGM agendawhy insurers won’t chase lot owners to recover payouts Links mentioned: Get the transcript here!Section 263. Service of... The post 230. Service by email | prior notice of AGM | insurance claim clarity appeared first on Your Strata Property.

Bernadette and David Janson from The School of Renovating join me to demystify some common "apartment reno" questions including: do we really need council approval for removal of internal walls and does a washing machine installed in a kitchen need to be waterproofed?  Links mentioned: Get the transcript here!Your Strata Property Shared Space SummitEpisode 228. THIS... The post 229. The Do’s and Don’ts of apartment renovation – with Bernadette and David Janson appeared first on Your Strata Property.

Have you sensed the shift that's happening in our strata space right now? A LOT is changing, fast. The future of strata living and strata service looks dramatically different to what we might have had in mind this time last year. Are you ready to embrace the many opportunities this future now presents? Or maybe... The post 228. THIS is what we’ve been waiting for appeared first on Your Strata Property.

This week, Reena and I tackle another COVID conundrum: whether and how to reopen the gym. I share a win for a pet owner who turned her strata committee around and we lament the repeal of section 125 of our NSW Act: how now to deal with abandoned goods and illegally parked vehicles? Links mentioned:... The post 227. Reopening gyms | new rules for abandoned vehicles | win for a pet owner appeared first on Your Strata Property.

Gavin Beardsell joins me to provide an update on the status of Federal Court litigation against the manufacturers of certain types of combustible cladding. Find out if your building is eligible to participate in these fully funded class actions - now commencing in New Zealand also.  Links mentioned: Get the transcript here!Australian Combustible Cladding Class Actions... The post 226. Cladding class action gains momentum: register now appeared first on Your Strata Property.

This week, Reena and I are tackling these sticky situations - some of which may already be on your mind: can residents be forced to wear masks on the common property?does the executor of a deceased estate have the right to vote at general meetings?how to set boundaries to rein in bullieswhy it may be... The post 225. Mandatory masks in common areas | do executors have voting rights? appeared first on Your Strata Property.

It has taken 4.5 years and 200+ episodes, but this week I welcome our first guest from the Australian Capital Territory. Chris Miller of Vantage Strata shares his insights on the changing nature of ACT units plans and updates us on upcoming legislative reform.  Links mentioned: Cumberland City Council Webinar registration (6 August 2020 at midday)... The post 224. What’s new in the ACT – with Chris Miller, Vantage Strata appeared first on Your Strata Property.