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10 Myths About Strata Living in Australia
Ten beliefs that still circulate in Australian apartment buildings, and what the strata plan and the levy notice actually say. Written for owners and committees.
15 August 2026 · 13 min read
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The New Owner's Guide to Strata
Every term, every concept, every trap a new apartment owner needs to know. How levies work, who fixes what, what the committee does, what to watch out for, and when to get help.
8 July 2026 · 16 min read
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Strata Living: A Plain-English Guide to Apartment Life in Australia for 2026
How apartment buildings actually work day to day in Australia: fobs, parcels, parking, balconies, bins, neighbours, lifts, lithium batteries and the legal lines hiding behind ordinary building life. State-by-state, written for residents and committees, not strata managers.
10 May 2026 · 16 min read
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Australian Strata Terminology: A State-by-State Reference
Strata, body corporate, owners corporation, strata company: the same legal idea wears a different name in every Australian state. A complete reference for reading scheme documents, certificates, and legislation from any jurisdiction without getting lost in the language.
5 May 2026 · 14 min read
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Buying & Selling Strata Apartments in Australia: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything Australian buyers, sellers, and investors need to know about strata apartments: strata reports, Section 184 certificates, capital works fund balances, defect history, and what to ask before settling. Across all 8 jurisdictions.
5 May 2026 · 14 min read
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Strata Committee Governance in Australia: A Plain-English Guide for 2026
How strata committees actually work in Australia: powers, limits, meetings, voting, removing members, and what the 2026 reforms have changed. State-by-state, written for committee members and owners, not strata managers.
5 May 2026 · 13 min read
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Strata Disputes & Enforcement in Australia: A Complete Guide for Owners and Committees (2026)
How strata disputes actually get resolved in Australia: water leaks, defects, noise, mould, smoking, by-law breaches, and tribunal applications. State-by-state, written for the people whose problem it is, not the people paid to manage it.
5 May 2026 · 14 min read
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Strata Finance & Levies in Australia: The Complete Committee Guide (2026)
Everything Australian strata committees and owners need to understand about levies, capital works funds, insurance, hidden fees, and the financial decisions that shape building life. State-by-state, plain English.
5 May 2026 · 14 min read
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Sustainable Strata Buildings: The Complete Guide for Australian Apartments (2026)
Solar, EV charging, FOGO, embedded networks, lithium-ion safety, smart building tech: what works in Australian strata buildings, what's worth the levy hit, and what's mandated by 2026 reforms. State-by-state.
5 May 2026 · 17 min read
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The 2026 NSW Strata Reform Hub: Every Date, Every Obligation, Every Building Affected
The complete reference for the 2026 NSW strata reforms: every commencement date, every committee obligation, every owner right that has changed, and what's still coming. Updated as the reforms roll out.
5 May 2026 · 17 min read
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Interactive Tools for Strata Owners: See Where Your Money Goes
Explore UnitBuddy's suite of interactive tools, from levy forecasters to maintenance trackers, designed to help apartment owners understand their building's finances and make informed decisions.
11 January 2026 · 5 min read