Strata Titles Act 1985 Five-Year Statutory Review in 2025
A recent webinar presented by Greg Maguire, Principal Policy Advisor at Landgate, and Jamie Horner from Empire Strata Management and Chair of REIWA Strata Committee, focused on the five-year statutory review of the WA Strata Titles Act 1985. The session aimed to provide an overview of the review's progress, particularly the outcomes of the first phase of public consultation.
Strata insurance claims and emergency preparedness after Cyclone Alfred
After the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred on southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, many strata communities face strata insurance claims and other challenges. This article address some of these issues, helping owners, committees, and strata managers to understand their responsibilities and the steps involved in the recovery process.
Demand Ethics: An owner's path to a better body corporate
On the 21 February, 2025, LookUpStrata ran their first in-person event: Demanding Ethics: An Owner’s Path to a Better Body Corporate! Over 200 educated and well-informed owners, committee members and industry representatives attended to connect, learn, and network. As this was a sold out event, many of our audience unfortunately could not join us on the day. We have the recording of the informative and interesting presentations, plus the link to all slide packs, available below.
Understanding concrete cancer in strata buildings
This article provides an overview of a national webinar on concrete cancer in strata buildings around Australia, featuring Bruce McKenzie and Andrew Hulse form Sedgwick. The session aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of concrete cancer, its causes, identification, and remediation for strata communities.
Main Points Covered in the Session
The webinar covered several crucial aspects of concrete cancer in strata buildings, aiming to educate owners and strata managers on this significant property concern.
Strata building EV charging solutions: Key takeaways
This article provides an overview of a national webinar on strata building EV charging solutions. The webinar session, led by Charlie Richardson of NOX Energy and Jake Sharp of MiMOR, aimed to equip strata communities with the essential knowledge to navigate the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and related e-mobility devices such as ebikes and escooters.
Navigating the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
This article provides an overview of a webinar presented by Matthew Lo, Special Counsel at Kerin Benson Lawyers, focusing on the significant changes introduced by the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 in New South Wales. The webinar aimed to equip owners corporations and stakeholders with the knowledge to understand the implications of this new legislation and prepare for the future of strata living.
Proper Authority to Commence Litigation - Authorising Strata Litigation
Commencing legal action and authorising strata litigation can be a daunting prospect for any body corporate or owners corporation. Beyond the stresses of the dispute itself, failing to adhere to the correct internal authorisation procedures can mean the fight is lost before it even begins. This essential webinar, presented by Michael Kleinschmidt, Partner & Legal Practitioner Director of Bugden Allen and a leading strata lawyer, delved into the critical steps required to properly authorise litigation, drawing on insights from recent case law.