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]