Owners Corporations in Melbourne may be looking at their Sydney counterparts with some envy after the New South Wales government announced a raft of short stay reforms this week. The NSW government is set to impose a 180-day cap on the number of days empty properties can be rented in Sydney, as well as giving Owners Corporations the power to ban Airbnb in their buildings. The cap would only apply to Sydney and ...

THE DOS AND DON’TS OF VISITOR CAR PARKINGIf there is one niggly issue that clogs up so many of our Strata Managers’ inboxes, it’s complaints about car parks. In fact, car parks are one of the most troublesome issues in the strata industry - for managers, owners and occupants alike.On a daily basis, Strata Plan will receive emails and phone calls from owners, tenants and employees alike about people parking in the wrong ...

Moving Into Your Apartment Moving homes is one of life’s most stressful experiences. It’s hard enough when moving between free-standing homes, but moving in and out of strata communities can mean even more to organise. From booking lifts to accessing common utility cupboards, there’s plenty to stay on top of. A lot of frustration Strata Plan sees from customers, whether they be lot owners, tenants or even managing agents are borne out of ...

Airbnb data highlights need for government leadership Alarming new data has heightened the concerns of apartment owner-occupiers across Melbourne with respect to Airbnb and other short-stay leasing in the Victorian capital. As it stands, Owners Corporations are relatively powerless to make and enforce rules with respect to short-term leasing in their buildings. Even leading Strata lawyers have urged caution from Owners Corporations considering taking legal action to prohibit lot owners within their buildings ...

After-hours assistance: A massive responsibility for Strata Plan One of Strata Plan’s biggest responsibilities as an Owners Corporation manager is being robust and capable enough to provide assistance in the event of emergencies. Strata Plan boasts its own in-house emergency after-hours phone available to all customers and residents at buildings we help to manage. Hosting this service in-house as opposed to outsourcing the service ensures Strata Plan is in full control of its ...

Airbnb in apartments - where do Owners Corporations stand? As Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms continue to see a massive increase in popularity and use, Owners Corporations around Australia are looking for answers. For individual lot owners, there are a lot of positives that go along with leasing through Airbnb or another similar platform. Higher returns as opposed to more traditional six or 12-month leases and better cashflow are just two reasons ...

Stay Safe These Holidays With holidays and the accompanying exodus of vacation-goers fast approaching, Strata Plan is warning customer to remain extra vigilant over the holidays While everyone should take extra security precautions before heading off on holiday, Strata Plan is advising those living in apartments to be doubly careful before locking the door and setting off. With visitors coming and going at a higher rate than usual, the chances of unauthorised persons ...

Four tips for making the holidays a great time for all in your Strata block The Christmas and New Year period is a wonderful time for so many reasons. Whether it be time spent with family, the chance to get away or long overdue catch-ups with friends, there is plenty to be excited about. However, for those who live the strata life, these times can also quickly turn into stressful ones. Additional visitors ...