home, life and strata

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]