Chairpersons and their roles: From the Chairpeople
This is an article repost. Original article was posted on 2018-06-26 on our old website. Volunteering and being nominated as chairperson of an Owners Corporation is a big responsibility, but it’s also a privilege. Your owners have elected you to look out for their best interests. Strata Plan discussed the role with one such person, […]
New law for low-rate “cladding rectification” loan to be considered by Victorian Parliament
This is a repost. Original article posted on March 12, 2020 Owners Corporations could soon have access to low-interest loans for the removal of flammable cladding on their buildings. New laws were introduced to the state parliament on Thursday by Legislation Planning Minister Richard Wynne, which will allow for the creation of Cladding Rectification Agreements […]
Cladding Rectification Agreements for Melbourne Owners Corporations
Property owners continue to face a nervous wait as they desperately await further news on the Victorian government’s plans to help Owners Corporations deal with illegal cladding on their buildings. However, a new analysis of the proposed Cladding Rectification Agreements (CRA) currently being considered by the Victorian parliament has been shared offering greater insight into how such […]
No.1 for a Reason – Another industry first: Strata Plan implements an industry first world class communication system
Callers to Strata Plan will have an even more streamlined calling experience, with an industry first communication system recently launched within the Strata Plan organisation. No.1 for a reason. “It’s about YOU”. That’s a promise we make for our customers and our latest move on investing in our communications technology proves that we would go […]
Fire Safety Resources For Owners Corporations and Owners
As the Victorian Building Authority’s cladding audit continues, fire safety is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Even buildings without flammable cladding should always consider ways they can make their homes even safer. Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility and while your Owners Corporation has a responsibility to ensure the maintenance of any essential safety systems, […]
Strata plan invited to join expert Owner’s Corporation Management Panel
Strata Plan was recently hand-picked by some of the industry’s largest and influential firms and to become part of an Australian panel to look at innovative solutions for the industry. As one of nine companies from across Australia, the panel represented over 25% of all strata schemes across the country, approx. 78,000 buildings and […]
Cladding rectification agreements: How have we come to this
Last week, we have posted an exciting update regarding over $3.1M saved for our customers for their cladding rectification funding. To better understand cladding rectification agreements, we are reposting an article from our previous website archives, published on Mar 12, 2020. The prevalent use of combustible cladding throughout the Australian construction industry over the last […]
Car Stackers in your Owners Corporation Test
As the apartment revolution continues in Melbourne, car stackers and automated parking technology is set to play an ever-growing role in the life of the everyday Melbournian. As developers build bigger and bigger projects, space is at an absolute premium and automated and semi-automated car parking technology can help maximise the efficiencies of those spaces. […]
Car Stackers in your Owners Corporation
As the apartment revolution continues in Melbourne, car stackers and automated parking technology is set to play an ever-growing role in the life of the everyday Melbournian. As developers build bigger and bigger projects, space is at an absolute premium and automated and semi-automated car parking technology can help maximise the efficiencies of those spaces. […]
Apartment safety during the holiday season
Strata Plan shares apartment safety tips for the “vulnerable” holiday period. With holidays and the accompanying exodus of vacation-goers fast approaching, Strata Plan is warning customers to remain extra vigilant over the holidays- making sure to keep apartment safety in mind. While all residences should take extra security precautions before heading off on holiday, Strata […]