Embedded Networks in an Owners Corporation
As more and more strata developments are built, embedded electricity networks are becoming a fact of life for many Australians. The use of embedded networks are proving increasingly popular with developers, but are not always greeted with the same enthusiasm by the people who eventually purchase and reside in the apartments. This is […]
Four Key Tips To A Harmonious Holiday Season For Your Melbourne Body Corporate
With Holiday Season (Christmas and New Year) fast approaching, vertical communities all over Melbourne are preparing for the festive season. Apartment blocks and townhouse developments can become interesting places as residents host various end of year holiday celebrations. Perhaps your Owners Corporation is planning a celebration of its own. For those who live the strata […]
Managing Hard Waste in your Owners Corporation
Mattresses, rugs, cabinets and even home gym dumbbells, you won’t believe what gets dumped in bin rooms across Melbourne. Huge quantities of hard waste are left in common bin rooms across the state every month, and it is costing Melbourne Owners Corporations a small fortune. For those who live, own and work in Owners Corporations […]
Proxies in Owners Corporations
Proxies in Owners Corporations: What are they and why do they matter? At Strata Plan, we truly believe that active ownership is the best ownership. Sometimes, personal circumstances – such as living interstate or overseas, medical conditions or emergencies – mean taking an active interest in your Owners Corporation isn’t directly possible. Appointing a proxy […]
Adding Value to Owners Corporations
WELCOMING OUR MUTUAL CUSTOMERS WITH OPEN ARMS Most Owners Corporation managers fall into the trap of hoping and praying that new owners will go out of their way to provide their contact details or that solicitors will provide complete details on behalf of their clients. The result is poor Owners Corporation records and months, sometimes […]
Owners Corporations and Heritage Sites: Maintaining History
Strata Plan has a proven track-record managing Owners Corporations at heritage-listed sites across Melbourne. Perhaps the most famous of those is Collingwood’s Yorkshire Brewery. Steeped in history and tradition, the site was recently redeveloped to house apartments, townhouses, and retail under strict Heritage Council Victoria guidelines. As Owners Corporation manager, Strata Plan plays an important […]
Managing Emergency Situations in your Owners Corporation: There when you need us the most
Strata Plan is a firm believer that prevention beats cure, every time. Strata Plan takes the safety of its customers and their buildings seriously and we will always recommend that our customers take up all relevant safety checks as frequently as a building’s circumstances demand it. On very rare occasions, things can still go wrong […]
Going above and beyond the call of duty
Managing a building is not just a 9-5 job. While some might adopt the clock-in clock-out approach, at Strata Plan, we care about the building all its residents, all the time.
Providing Service, even after hours
If there is one niggly issue that clogs up so many of our Strata Managers’ inboxes, it’s complaints about car parks.
The do’s and don’ts of visitor car parking
If there is one niggly issue that clogs up so many of our Strata Managers’ inboxes, it’s complaints about car parks.