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You may have heard the terms “common property”, “part lot”, “strata boundaries”, “exclusive use”. What do they all mean and how do you check those for your scheme? A registered strata plan will show you ...

The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) was established in Western Australia in 2005 and deals with a broad range of administrative, commercial and personal matters. These matters span human rights, vocational regulation, commercial and civil disputes, and ...

We live in a technological age, and with that comes a lot more options regarding security - everything from CCTV, level specific access, roller shutters over windows, to a doorbell that sends notifications to a ...

The warmer summer weather is nearly upon us again and this typically brings with it an increase in social events, BBQ’s, parties and gatherings with friends and family. Having a nice pool, spa, gym, ...

Tenants living in a strata complex may be approved through an agency or authorised through the owner of the lot. Tenants must abide by the strata by-laws as any other owner or occupier within the ...

The winter months are not short of wet weather and colder temperatures causing problems for homes and apartments; however the matter of condensation can often be mistaken for a leak and thankfully is largely preventable. ...

We’ve noticed a growing trend in increased premiums and excesses, with a number of insurers actually declining to provide quotations for insurance in some cases. So, the Blackburne Strata team have been in discussions ...

This is a great question and one that we get asked often.  Understandably a lot of people are a bit confused about what a ‘strata fee’ actually is, as it is a colloquial term that ...

CCTV is one aspect to the complex solution to your scheme’s security needs. While locks, keys, fobs and remotes provide one level of security, CCTV in your complex can aid in holding residents and ...

Are you wondering if you can have your pet in your strata? And who decides? At first glance it appears to be completely hit and miss, with some complexes allowing pets, others who don’t, ...

After years of anticipation and hard work, the amendments to the Strata Titles Act 1985 (STA), and the introduction of the Community Titles Bill, have finally been introduced into Parliament.

Is your scheme approaching its Annual General Meeting (AGM)? Are you prepared? Do you know what is required? We aim to explain some of the requirements to ensure your scheme is fully prepared.

You may be considering a change in strata management for your scheme for a number of reasons. It is important to note that the switching process should not be difficult if you are prepared and ...

Are you unsure about what Strata Managers are responsible for doing? You’re not alone. There are many people who are new to living in strata schemes and are unsure what the role entails. A ...

It is only until we reach the middle of the year that rain jackets, umbrellas and woolly jumpers are pulled out from the back of our wardrobes. In Perth we are extremely lucky to enjoy ...

If you live in a strata managed complex and don’t know who your strata management company is, you may want to consider appointing Blackburne! As one of the only WA born and bred companies ...

Recently purchased a property and unsure if Strata Levies apply to you? This guide is designed to answer all your questions surrounding Strata Levies, how they’re calculated and when you’ll be required to ...

Strata Management update – June 2016 The hot topic in the strata industry continues to be the proposed reforms to the Strata Titles Act 1985, and our team have been busy attending many industry events last month along ...

Water ingress in apartment buildings One of the most common problems that we come across is water ingress in apartment buildings. Not only is it common, it can almost be the most difficult problem to ...

Strata management update – March 2016 We are thrilled to announce that Blackburne was recently awarded Strata Management Business of the Year for 2015 by the Strata Community Australia (WA). We are extremely proud to receive this award ...