Your Strata Property With Amanda Farmer
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031. Renovating Your Strata Home – with Interior Design Expert Jen Bishop
This week I am joined by interior design expert, Jen Bishop, who shares her expert tips on designing your dream strata apartment. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://theinteriorsaddict.com/ http://renoaddict.com/ Books Mentioned Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy The Tailored Interior
030. How Private Are Owners’ Personal Details When it Comes to Strata Books and Records?
  This week, I bust 3 myths surrounding the use of lot owners’ personal information contained within an owners corporation’s books and records. Just how private are your personal details? [reference to NSW law]. Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Section 108 – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) Section 182 – Requests for inspection…
029. The immense power held by strata owners – with Cathy Sherry
I am privileged to be joined by Cathy Sherry of the University of New South Wales, as she explains how strata owners have been given almost unlimited power to legislate for their neighbours through by-laws. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! Register for the OCN event with Amanda Owners Corporation SP 501391P v Balcombe [2016]…
028. How Electronic Voting Will Drive Strata Owner Engagement – with Dee Pannell (references to NSW and QLD legislation)
This week Dee Pannell of Strata Vote explains how electronic voting has the potential to dramatically change the way we attend and vote at strata meetings – with reference to NSW and QLD legislation. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://www.stratavote.com.au/ 1300 938 683 Books Mentioned Purple Cow, New Edition: Transform Your Business by Being…
027. Why the ABMA Building Management Code is the Key to Maintaining Your Strata Property – with Lynda Kypriadakis
I speak with Lynda Kypriadakis about the ABMA Building Management Code: why it will revolutionise the sector and why you should get a copy now. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! https://www.abma.com.au/ https://www.abma.com.au/BMCA01-form.php https://au.linkedin.com/in/lyndakypriadakis Books Mentioned Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations Paperback by Georgina Howell
026. Does your NSW strata building need a valuation for insurance purposes? – With Amanda Farmer
In response to a listener question, I provide my guidance on what NSW owners and managers should be doing about insurance valuations in light of the repeal of section 85 of the Act. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! Section 83, Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) Regulation 12, Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2010 (NSW) Section 161, Strata Schemes…
025. How To Manage Complex Strata and Community Schemes – with Chris Duggan (references to NSW law)
Chris Duggan of Bright and Duggan shares his expertise when it comes to living in and managing complex schemes, including Sydney’s unique Barangaroo development. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://bright-duggan.com.au/ Books Mentioned The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard Harry Potter by J.…
024. Short-Term Letting Following the Watergate Decision – with Robert Savage (references to VIC and NSW legislation)
Together with Victorian strata manager and lawyer Robert Savage, Amanda examines the Victorian Supreme Court’s recent decision in the ‘Watergate’ case and what it means for short term letting rules and by-laws. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/motiontorecord The Watergate Decision VIC The Casuarina Rec Club Decision (NSW) http://www.ocm.com.au/ Robert Savage LinkedIn Profile https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/listen-to-podcasts/…
023. What to look for in a Strata Insurance Policy – with Leonie Milonas
This week, Leonie Milonas of Strata Community Insurance (WA) explains the ins and outs of strata insurance, and what you should be doing to ensure your policy is up to scratch. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! www.yourstrataproperty.com.au/insurance http://stratacommunityinsure.com.au/ Books Mentioned Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg Jessica by Bryce…
022. How To Manage Small Strata Blocks – With Melissa Macpherson
This week, Melissa Macpherson of The Small Block Strata Company shares her insights on the unique aspects of managing small strata blocks. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://thesmallblockstrataco.com.au/ +1300 764 602 Books Mentioned Extreme South by James Castrission One Crowded Hour by Tim Bowden
021. How The New NSW Laws Affect Your Strata Management Contracts – With Natalie Fitzgerald
Natalie Fitzgerald of Strata Sense explains how the incoming NSW strata law is going to impact strata managers’ agency agreements, including the steps you should be taking now to prepare for change. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! www.stratasense.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-fitzgerald-16406934 http://womeninstrata.com.au/ http://nsw.stratacommunity.org.au/educationprofessional-development/seminars/city-sydney-strata-101-sessions/ Books Mentioned The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying…
020. Can You Legally Record A Strata Meeting? – with Hallie Warnock
With specific reference to NSW law, Hallie Warnock from Lawyers Chambers explains how you might legally record a strata meeting using a recording device. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/ebooks/ http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/sa/SASC/2010/266.html http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/sda2007210/ www.lawyerschambers.com.au Books Mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird The Autobiography of Malcolm X
019. How To Deal With Pets In Strata Buildings – Dr Emma Power
I speak to Dr Emma Power, researcher from the University of Western Sydney, about her speciality area: pets in strata buildings. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! @dremmapower Pets in Strata Article from theconversation.com Books Mentioned Dogs in Galleries by Maddalena Paola Winspeare, Maddalena De Luca. Disegni di Susanna Coseschi
018. How Unit Entitlements Are Dealt Within Subdivisions, And How To Deal With Illegal Encroachments
In this 15 minute episode, I answer a listener question about how unit entitlements are dealt with when common property is subdivided. I also explain how to cure an illegal encroachment onto common property. Link Mentioned: Get the transcript here! Key Points/Timestamps 00:24 – Introduction and Overview 01:13 – How does subdivision affect the lot…
017. How To Deal With Noise in Strata Buildings
Stephen Raff of Ace Body Corporate shares his ideas on how strata residents might deal with noise problems. Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://www.acebodycorp.com.au/orderbooks/ Books Mentioned Strata Living Stories: An Insider’s Guide To The Weirdest, Wackiest and Downright Hilarious Things Residents Do! By Stephen Raff Ace Body Corporate Handbook Our Journey – Achieving…
016. How To Increase Your Lot’s Value Via Extensions (Into Common Property)
Savina Yang and I discuss two ways you can use part of the common property to increase the value and amenity of your unit. Link mentioned: Get the transcript here! Key Points/Timestamps 00:27 – Introduction and Overview 01:07 – How to increase the value of your Strata unit by extending into common property 02:27 -…
015. How Proposed Strata Laws Will Affect Tenants In Strata Schemes
How The Proposed New Strata Laws Will Affect Tenants Links mentioned Get the transcript here! Summary cheat sheet Key Points/Timestamps 00:24 – Introduction and Overview 01:52 – The role of the proposed new Strata laws for tenants and how they will affect strata managers, owners and tenants 02:44 – Amanda Farmer invites the listeners to download…
014. How To Improve And Model Behaviour In Strata Communities
How To Improve And Model Behaviour In Strata Communities Links mentioned Get the transcript here! http://blockstrata.com.au/ http://michaelteys.com/ Level Headed – Block Strata Books Mentioned Growing Up – How Strata Title Bodies Might Learn to Behave Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life Good to…
013. The Keys To Effective Strata Budgets
The Keys To Effective Strata Budgets Links mentioned Get the transcript here! Andrew Terrell LinkedIn Profile https://wellmanstrata.com.au/our-people/andrew-terrell http://www.flat-chat.com.au Books / Podcasts mentioned: Strata Living Stories by Stephen Raff Planet Money (Podcast) Freakonomics (Podcast) Timferrissshow.com StartUp (Podcast) Your Strata Property (Podcast) Key Points/Timestamps 00:24 – Introduction and Overview 02:15 – Why it’s important to have a…
012. How To Use Technology To Improve Strata Management Outcomes
How To Use Technology To Improve Strata Management Outcomes Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! https://yourstrataproperty.com.au/book-amanda http://garybugden.com/ Book Mentioned World Beyond Tears: Father Chris Riley’s Mission to Help the World’s Poorest Children: Book by Sue Williams Strata Management in NSW by Gary Bugden (to be published later in 2016) Key Points/Timestamps 00:23 – Introduction and…
011. How To Establish A Sense Of Community In Strata Schemes With Rachel Cosentino
How To Establish A Sense Of Community In Strata Schemes Links mentioned Get the transcript here! https://www.slatergordon.com.au/our-people/rachel-cosentino Book Mentioned Optimism: Reflections on a life of Action Key Points/Timestamps 00:23 – Introduction and Overview 01:15 - Why it is important for people living in Strata and Community Schemes to feel the sense of community 02:26 -…
010. Macquarie Bank’s Jenny Strong And Amanda Farmer Discuss Strata Finance And How To Use It Effectively
Resources / Links mentioned Get the transcript here! http://www.macquarie.com.au/strataloans Books mentioned Open: An Autobiography – Andre Agassi Key Points / Timestamps 00:24 – Intro and Overview 01:31 – Jenny Strong discusses various ways an owner’s corporation might meet the cost of repairs, maintenance and upgrades to their building 03:16 – Why would a building opt for…
009. How Legislative Changes Around Urban Renewal Affect You As A Strata Owner
How Legislative Changes Around Urban Renewal Affect You As A Strata Owner Resources / Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Fair trading fact sheet Fair trading email update register City Futures Report – Renewing the compact city Strata Community Australia events Owners Corporation Network www.cityfutures.net.au Books mentioned: Cosmopolis II: Mongrel Cities of the 21st Century…
008. The Truth About By-Laws In Your Strata Property (And How To Ensure You’re Not In Breach)
How To Ensure You’re Not In Breach Of Your By-Laws Resources / Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://yourstrataproperty.com.au http://lawyerschambers.com.au/ Books Mentioned Screw It, Let’s Do It – Richard Branson Key Points / Timestamps 00:24 – Intro and Overview 01:06 – Amanda Farmer invites the listeners to grab a copy of the Strata Essentials e-book…
007. How A Strata Building Can Use By-Laws to Deal With Short Term Letting
How A Strata Building Can Use By-Laws to Deal With Short Term Letting Resources / Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/ssma1996242/s49.html Key Points / Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and Overview 01:30 – Amanda reiterates Michelle’s question around what rights an owner’s corporation has around restricting the types of occupants in a building 02:30 – Section 49 of…
006. Why Communities Should Consider Tendering Strata Management Contracts — With Helen Wells
Link mentioned Get the transcript here! Books Mentioned Virtual Freedom by Chris Ducker Key Resources Acumenstrata.com.au 0:00 — Introduction and Overview01:04 — Why Communities should be Tendering their Strata Management? 02:08 — Enormous legislative change that is about to affect strata management05:15 — How a tender…
005. How An Owner Advocate Helped A Strata Owner Overcome A Bad Case Of Bullying From His Strata Corporation — With Kellie Wright
Resources / Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! http://wrightandlee.com.au/ Books Mentioned https://www.abma.com.au/ Key Points / Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction and Overview 01:04 — What is an owner advocate? 01:52 — Why is it critical for Strata owners to have an owner advocate? 02:49 — Strata legislation can be very complex and overwhelming for many investors 03:24 — Case…
004. How Short Term Letting Led To An Extra 1000 Residents And 18 Illegal Brothels In One City Building – With Karen Stiles
Resources And Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! www.ocn.org.au OCN’s upcoming Trivia night Books Mentioned Business As Unusual by Anita Rodick Key Points / Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction and Overview 01:11 — Why is short term letting such a critical issue for strata buildings and owners 01:27 — How digital platforms like Airbnb are affecting…
003. 6 Tips For Dealing With Criminals In Strata Properties
Resources and Links Mentioned Get the transcript here! The six signs you have a troublemaker in your strata building http://womeninstrata.com.au/blog/dealing-with-difficult-residents/ Key Points / Timestamps 00:00 — Intro and Overview 00:40 — How to recognise criminals in strata and the specific behaviours they exhibit 01:23 — Amanda’s workshops on how to deal with 6 types of…
002. Reena Van Aalst on working with your strata manager and getting the most out of your building
Link Mentioned Get the transcript here! Books Mentioned Why Is It Always About You? : The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism by Sandy Hotchkiss Winning by Jack Welch The Third Space by Dr. Adam Fraser Key Points (Timestamps) 00:23 – Introduction and Overview 01:13 – Why Good Strata management is critical for strata buildings and…
001. What Is Strata
In this episode, Amanda answers the question “what is strata?”, explaining how strata plans are created, the difference between lots and common property, what by-laws are, and the steps you can start taking today to become more active in your strata community. Link Mentioned Get the transcript here! Key Points (Timestamps) 0:01 – Intro &…