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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Benefits of Hiring a Strata Management Company with a Custom Tech Platform
The key to successful strata management in Perth is locating a company that uses technology to streamline operations and enhance communication. One company stands out... [read more]
Maximising Strata Management Efficiency with a Custom-Built Platform
Strata administration is a difficult endeavour that requires a solution that can streamline the process and give ease to everyone involved. With the advancement of... [read more]
Is Your Strata Ready for 2023?
Council Members, have you ever wondered where the buck stops when things go wrong in your strata scheme? Section 91 of the Strata Titles Act... [read more]
RENTING IN STRATA – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
For many people, renting an apartment or townhouse in a strata property is often their first time living away from home. For others, it can... [read more]
$102 MILLION IN STORM DAMAGE CLAIMS PROMPTS WINTER WARNING
RAC is urging Western Australians to prepare their homes for winter weather, after last year’s storm damage claims reached $102 million — an 83 per... [read more]
WHAT DO MY STRATA LEVIES COVER?
When you purchase a property in a strata scheme, you may wonder exactly what the money you pay quarterly for your strata levies cover. Levies... [read more]
LIVING IN STRATA – PEOPLE, PETS AND PARKING
Most issues that strata managers deal with come down to three things; People, Pets, and Parking. They may sound like trivial issues, but all three... [read more]
PESTS AND STRATA – WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?
It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, insects seem to find their way into our homes. But when it comes to living in... [read more]
BENEFITS OF STRATA COMMUNITY GARDENS
One of the best ways to engage with your neighbours is to turn your common gardens into a community hub – a place where everyone... [read more]
HOW TO GET RID OF SPIDERS IN AND AROUND YOUR HOME
While most of WA’s house spiders are relatively harmless, there are a few species that can get quite aggressive when cornered. Red-back, white-tailed, huntsman, mouse... [read more]
6 COMMON HOUSEHOLD ITEMS YOU LIKELY DIDN’T KNOW WERE FLAMMABLE
Being aware of even the smallest fire hazards in your home is essential in minimising your fire risk. While electrical equipment, candles and open fires... [read more]
7 SOURCES OF MAJOR LEAKS IN YOUR HOME THAT AREN’T CAUSED BY RAIN
Appliance failure is a major cause, that’s why you should always monitor daily-use appliances like dishwashers and washing machines for faults and leaks. In other... [read more]