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Understanding Ordinary, Special and Unanimous Resolutions in NSW Strata Schemes
In strata living, decisions about budgets, by-laws, maintenance, or improvements are made through...
Why Metro Strata Delivers More Value for NSW Strata Owners
An efficient, well-managed residential strata scheme is key to creating a harmonious communal...
Why Accurate Financial Records Matter for Strata Schemes in NSW
It’s imperative that the financial records of a strata scheme are accurate and provide clear,...
How to Join Your NSW Strata Committee (And Why It Matters)
Joining your strata scheme’s Strata Committee is one of the most effective ways to influence how...
Why Every NSW Owners Corporation Needs a 10-Year Sinking Fund Plan
It’s a good idea for an Owners Corporation to ensure their scheme has a healthy sinking fund. This...
Understanding the Security of Payment Act in NSW Strata Contracts
Almost every contract for building work on common property in NSW is subject to the provisions of...
What Is a Section 184 Certificate in NSW Strata? A Buyer’s Guide
Buying a strata property is different from purchasing a freestanding home. You’re not just...
How to Improve Security in Your Strata Building and Prevent Break-Ins
It’s an unfortunate reality that opportunistic thieves target homes looking for valuables. While...
How Strata Owners Can Deal With Rubbish Dumped on Common Property
It’s unsightly, it’s a health hazard, it can be a safety hazard—and it smells. Rubbish belongs in...
Renovating a Strata Apartment: What Owners Need to Know Before Starting
Renovation shows like The Block and House Rules make it look easy to rip down walls and create...
NSW Strata Law Reforms: What Every Owner, Tenant, and Committee Member Should Know
After more than a decade in review, the NSW Government has unveiled the most significant overhaul...
Sydney Wharf Wins Australia’s Best Residential Development Award
Sydney Wharf has officially been named Australia’s Best Residential Development at the fourth...
Private Water Systems Arrive in Sydney: Central Park Leads a Sustainable Revolution
When the first of 5,000 residents move into the vast Central Park development on Broadway, they’ll...
Metro Strata Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains in general terms how Metro Strata protects the privacy of your...
Pets in Strata Apartments: What NSW Owners and Tenants Need to Know
For many households, pets aren’t just animals—they’re family. Dogs, cats, and even smaller...
10 Must-Know Tips Before Buying a New or Off-the-Plan Strata Apartment
Buying a brand-new or off-the-plan apartment in NSW can be exciting—gleaming brochures, modern...
Strata Levies Explained: What NSW Owners Need to Know About Fees and Arrears
When you buy into a strata-titled property in NSW, you’re not just investing in your...
Strata Parking Problems: How to Handle Visitor Spots and Illegal Car Parks in NSW
Parking is one of the biggest sources of tension in Sydney’s strata schemes. Between residents...
Parking Problems in Strata: What to Do When Residents Abuse Visitor Spaces
Parking. You’d think it would be simple. If you have a space, park in it. If you don’t, you don’t....
Strata Record Keeping in NSW: What Every Owners Corporation Needs to Know
For many owners corporations, paperwork can feel like a never-ending chore. But when it comes to...
How NSW Strata Owners Can Handle Noise Complaints the Right Way
Excessive noise is one of the most common sources of conflict in strata communities. Whether it’s...
5 New Year’s Resolutions Every NSW Strata Scheme Should Make
A new year isn’t just about personal goals—it’s also the perfect time for strata communities to...
Metro Strata Welcomes Two Prestige Properties to Its Portfolio
At Metro Strata, we pride ourselves on delivering strata management services that match the scale...
Rental Bonds Online: A Guide for NSW Strata Landlords
If you’re an owner of a strata-titled apartment in NSW and you’re renting it out, one of the first...
NSW Strata Law Reforms: What the 2016 Changes Mean for Owners and Committees
Strata living in NSW has undergone its biggest shake-up since the Strata Titles Act was introduced...