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WA’s first true ecovilllage

Witchcliffe Ecovillage takes shape in the South West. In a small South West town, a unique housing development is creating a vibrant new community in... [read more]
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Defects In Strata Properties and Their Impact On Insurance

Building defects are a common issue in both new and existing buildings across Australia, especially as the demand for strata properties is growing and currently... [read more]
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5 trends in Australia’s shifting housing market

Australia’s property market continued its upward trajectory in the three months to July, but growth across some markets seems to be slowing. Now that the... [read more]
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10 winter home maintenance tips

During the winter months, it’s essential to keep your home as safe and dry as possible. Cold, damp conditions and stormy days can cause a... [read more]
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How to make your home more sustainable on a budget

Households are responsible for nearly 20 per cent of Australia’s carbon emissions – so what we do at home can have a big impact. Small... [read more]
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A Guide to Public Officers in Strata

Who and what is a public officer? A public officer is a company’s representative to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and is responsible for the... [read more]
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A Guide to Strata Income Tax Matters

How does income tax apply to strata companies? Under Australian tax law, any income that is derived from assets owned by the strata company is... [read more]
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A Guide to TFNs and ABNs in Strata

What is a TFN? A Tax File Number (TFN) is an entity’s unique reference number in the Australian Taxation System. It is assigned by the... [read more]
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A Guide to GST in Strata

How does GST apply to strata companies? Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a consumption based tax charged on most goods and services produced in... [read more]
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A Guide to Common Property Income

How is common property income taxed? The various Australian State and Territory strata Acts differ in their description of how common property is legally owned.... [read more]
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What a Great Strata Manager will do for your Property

A strata manager is an important figure in any strata scheme, they play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and management of the... [read more]
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How the Australian Property Market is Coping with Rising Rates

Australia’s housing market has borne the brunt of ten consecutive interest rate rises. But there are signs that the market could be stabilising (for now).... [read more]