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Simplifying Strata Management on a Budget: Cost-Effective Solutions for Strata Communities

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Strata management plays a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation and upkeep of multi-unit residential complexes. However, many strata communities find themselves burdened with high management fees that strain their budgets. The good news is that affordable strata management options are available, allowing communities to efficiently manage their properties without breaking the bank. In this blog post, we will explore various cost-effective strategies and services that can simplify strata management for those on a tight budget. Self-Management: Self-management is an increasingly popular option for strata communities looking to cut costs. By taking control of administrative tasks themselves, residents can eliminate the need for external strata management companies and their associated fees. With the advancement of technology, online tools and software platforms make it easier than ever for residents to collaborate and handle tasks such as financial management, maintenance

Online Strata Management Consultancy

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  Online Strata Management Consultancy

Strata Management Agency Melbourne | Local Body Corporate

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Strata Term onboarding steps for Strata Managers Below is the process for setting up (at a manager level) with Strata Term, just so it’s clear. Process for setting up with Strata Term: Lodging responsible strata manager identification (AML) with cash platform Lodging individual strata management contracts for each plan/scheme who would like to invest Once the initial paperwork has been lodged, there are no additional requirements for each new term deposit for that plan/scheme. Once the above is done, new term deposits can be applied for without any additional paperwork, and Strata Guardian will complete the administration. Updated certified ID for the Strata Manager or an updated bank statement will be required should they expire or change prior to requesting a new term deposit. Some of the current Deposit Issuers  available   through  the Strata Term service: Process for applying for a term deposit once the above is completed. Current rates are suppl

Strata Management Solutions Australia

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Your Strata Fund, 10-year maintenance plan and you. The  Australian Strata  landscape is a little odd, filled with names and terms that can change from state to state and can be unwieldy to the uninitiated. Even for those who may have grown up in  buildings with a strata plan , outside of perhaps the payment of strata levies, the level of knowledge (and interest!) in what happens inside the ‘strata machine’ may not always be clear. This article hopes to shine some light on the terms and financial components of strata at a high level. The state determines the name. Firstly is the naming conventions. Strata take on several names, which can change depending on the state it is based. Owners Corporation (Vic, ACT and NSW), Body Corporate (Tas, QLD, NT), Strata Corporations (SA), and  finally Strata Companies  (WA) all essentially mean the same thing. Each is a collective entity that guides the scheme responsible for the building’s common areas (shared spaces) and can guide

Strata Management Agencies Melbourne

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8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Strata Manager Our insider tips to the questions you should be asking your prospective Strata Manager . Good or bad, most people judge an entire strata agency on the working relationship they have with their strata manager. We have prepared this short list of questions that you should be asking prior to making a decision to appoint a new Strata Agent . How many buildings does your proposed new Strata Manager already look after Your entire strata experience depends on this simple question. Most agents manage large portfolios, to the point where they can spend most of their time putting out spot fires rather than giving you the proactive service that you are looking for. What's included in the monthly management fee Most agencies charge a monthly management fee which covers agreed services. Works performed outside of the agreed services are charged as an additional fee. You can negotiate with an agency to have fixed price disbursements to give yo

Introducing Strata Guardian

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It’s no secret that we are now faced with a world of low-interest rates, propelled by the coronavirus pandemic and its associated poor economic conditions. Even before the pandemic, cash and term deposit interest rates have been gradually declining, decreasing the long-term viability of term deposits as a useful investment option for those seeking a reasonable return without taking on too much risk. The more significant issue at hand now is not the risk of losing capital but the genuine risk of  not having enough  when the time comes to employ the funds for their intended purpose. This dilemma is the same for people saving for a home, retirement, or indeed for a group of lot holders looking to replace a significant building component. As central banks the world over have slashed interest rates to stimulate the economy, it also has the intended effect of making term deposits and cash at call interest rates now, not a viable investment. This has meant the conventional mainstays of the lo