Strata Management

STRATA TITLE REFORMS PASSED IN WA PARLIAMENT

Its been years in the making, but the hotly anticipated and required WA Strata Title Reforms were passed in WA Parliament this week...

MAIN DUTIES OF A STRATA MANAGER

Most people can't tell the difference between a property manager and a strata manager. However, the two are not similar at all and have...

YOU NEED SINKING FUNDS TO MAINTAIN YOUR STRATA BUILDING

As an Owner in a strata complex you generally have two types of strata charges: sinking/reserve fund and maintenance /administration fund...

WHAT ARE STRATA FEES AND HOW TO CALCULATE THEM?

Strata fees, also known as levies, are a general contribution that is usually paid quarterly to the strata companies bank account...

NEW WA STRATA LAWS: A SUMMARY OF THE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

STRATA is a form of ownership where a single parcel of land is subdivided into lots. These lots can each be owned by a separate person...

IS YOUR STRATA COMPLEX SELF-MANAGED? HOW THE NEW LAWS WILL AFFECT YOU

Our strata team at Empire Estate Agents recognises that a growing number of Western Australians are opting out of large suburban homes...

STRATA COMMUNITIES COMING TOGETHER IN TOUGH TIMES

Humans are innately social creatures. And during these strange times of isolation and social distancing, it’s easy to feel alone...

CHOOSING THE RIGHT STRATA MANAGEMENT COMPANY: WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE A LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENCY

There is always a degree of risk associated with outsourcing the management of an asset—and selecting a strata management company to take...

BEFORE YOU BUY INTO A STRATA SCHEME…WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

For those new to it, Strata ownership can be an adjustment. Some people swear by strata, and all the benefits that come with owning part...

STRATA MANAGEMENT FEES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Strata management fees can be confusing to navigate. There’s no industry standard—and they come in all different shapes and sizes...

STRATA GARBAGE HANDLING TIPS

In recent years, the increase in rubbish and waste output became problematic for strata complexes and their management.