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Renee Sullivan (Qld State Manager) has been awarded Qld Strata Community Manager of the Year at the 2019 SCA Strata Community Awards held on the Gold Coast. The CSTM family are so proud of Renee [...]

There have been changes made to the laws relating to the timing of when documents have been taken to have been served.

The simple answer is that it depends on the type of work you would like to do and what by-laws apply to your scheme.

What do the new restrictions of The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 actually mean?

What do the Strata Reforms mean for you when installing air conditioning systems?

This summer it has become all too frequent to hear of tragic and preventable drownings in backyard swimming pools. Find out how you can be pool-safe & compliant.

An automatic $2.75 processing has been introduced for all DEFT payments made at Australia Post outlets. Here's what you need to know ...

Building owners, managers & residents - take note! Fines associated with responding to False Fire Alarms will soon increase to $1600.

The obligation of Owners Corporations in relation to trees.

The NSW Government has recently implemented legislation to provide for greater regulation of pools and spas.

A common question from owners of a strata lot is whether they are responsible for the repairs and maintenance of certain items or whether the responsibility lies with the Owners Corporation.

Is it fair that a Strata tenant faces a potential $550 fine because of her baby's cries?

The long-awaited NSW strata reforms are on their way ... but not as soon as expected.

Smoking in strata - can you or can’t you?

The flow on effects of the government’s drafted legislation changes may have complicated effects on residents currently residing in strata living. The new legislation is designed to increase [...]

Being faced with the choice between a beloved pet and relocating into a new strata residency can be a very difficult decision. Changes to by-laws arising from recent statewide reforms will mean [...]

The NSW Government has recently issued reforms to laws governing the manner in which strata schemes operate. All parties involved in strata management and residency were previously operating [...]

The Property Council of Australia has made a call for strata rules and regulations to be relaxed in order to prevent investors from being held back.

Proposed new apartment design guidelines in New South Wales will allow multi-unit dwellings within 400 metres of railway stations to be built without parking in 22 Sydney council areas.

The NSW Government has put on hold strata law changes that were due to come in this month - including allowing a majority of owners to sell units from under reluctant owners

The Australian Government Actuary's second report on strata pricing in north QLD says high premiums are related to claims experience, but concedes lack of competition may play a small part.

The Fire Protection Association Australia has warned that up to 40% of buildings in NSW do not meet basic fire safety standards.