We published our very first strata newsletter back in June 2013!
Over the years, the newsletters have gone from fortnightly to two editions per week and our subscriber list has increased substantially. We now send the newsletter to over 12,000 subscribers every Monday and Wednesday!
Whether you've been with us from the very beginning, or you've only just discovered LookUpStrata, we thank you for your support and interest.
To celebrate this huge achievement, we ran a competition with the chance to win a prepaid $500 Visa Card. The winner has been drawn:
CONGRATULATIONS: Denise M., NSW Lot Owner
Please stand by Denise. We'll be in touch with you today via email to arrange delivery. Thank you to everyone who entered the competition and took the time to tell us what they like about LookUpStrata and what we can do better. We have some fantastic feedback and suggestions to consider, so stand by for more.
Here are just a few of the wonderful comments we received:
'When I put my hand up to be Committee secretary - I had no idea of what the role really meant! I was clueless! But now - LookUpStrata is my “go to bible”. I find it easy to search for the answers to the issues our committee need to solve.'
'I am new to Body Corporate and I am part of a self managed scheme and am joint Secretary /Treasurer and each time I read your magazine, I learn something.'
'I love all the various questions that people put to you and you always find the most appropriate person to answer that particular query. It's always commonsense answers that guides us in making decisions whether we are a lot owner or a member of a body corporate committee.'
'It's the best and most professional body corporate information source a strata manager could have! Thanks to the whole team!'
Latest Articles From the LookUpStrata Blog
NSW Q: Our secretary takes full control at meetings, will not let anyone make any comments or ask any questions. We all feel very bullied by this person. What can we do?
QLD Q: Given a chairperson’s duties include declaring the results of votes on motions at a general meeting, what are the legal implications, if any, of an employee of the strata manager declaring the results rather than the chairperson of the committee who is present and chairing the meeting.
VIC: We have 3 separate buildings at our complex. Should there be a proportionate number of Owners Corporation committee member representatives for each building?
NSW Q: A new committee has discovered the strata manager authorised repairs over the past few years that should have been lot owner responsibility. Can we get reimbursed?
NSW: Does a Common Property Memorandum or Exclusive Use By-Law Absolve the Owners Corporation of its Duties Under Section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015?
VIC: How to alter your plan of subdivision + Q&A WEBINAR: 9 September, 10 AM AEST
Registrations Opening Soon - Stand By
Don't miss the discussion about how to alter your plan of subdivision in Victoria when we are joined by Tim Graham, Partner of Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers. Tim will also be addressing your VIC Strata Committee Q&As.
Find out more about Bugden Allen Graham LawyersHERE.
Announcements
NSW: Apply for an energy assessment grant
Owners corporations in the City of Sydney are eligible to apply for a Ratings and Assessment grant. The next grant round is open 19 July - 23 August. On offer: up to $10,000 for 1st yr NABERS ratings, $5,000 for 2nd yr NABERS ratings and $10,000 for water/energy assessments that are to be completed alongside a NABERS rating.
