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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
Every NSW strata scheme needs money set aside for the big jobs: repainting the building, replacing...
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...
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 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...
Balcony Safety in Strata: What Every NSW Owner and Tenant Should Know
There’s nothing more Australian than a barbecue on the balcony with friends and family. But while...
Child Safety in Strata: Preventing Falls from Windows and Balconies
Every year in NSW, around 8,000 children are admitted to hospital due to falls, with about 50 of...
Strata Lift Maintenance: Why Regular Servicing Saves You Money
In modern apartment living, lifts aren’t a luxury—they’re a necessity. As buildings climb higher,...
Strata Management Statements and Building Management Committees Explained
Strata in NSW is evolving. As mixed-use developments—shops below, apartments above—become more...
Pets in Strata: What NSW Owners and Tenants Need to Know
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world—over two-thirds of households...
Is Strata the Same as Body Corporate in NSW?
In short—yes. Strata and body corporate are the same thing. In New South Wales, the term “body...
5 Things to Look for When Buying an Investment Apartment in NSW
Investment properties can provide steady rental income and long-term capital growth—but not every...
Airbnb in Strata: What NSW Owners Need to Know
Since its launch in 2007, Airbnb has disrupted the hospitality industry, giving travellers a way...