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New Strata Management in Fremantle

  Welcome 2026! May this year bring prosperity and good health to all of you. We have exciting news as we welcome into our management family the Heirloom apartments in Fremantle. Indeed a status and heritage building. Built: 1922, as the Dalgety Woolstores.Type: A large, four-level brick and iron warehouse.Significance: A local landmark and important part of Fremantle's economic history,...

Summer Pool Safety Checklist for WA Strata Buildings

For summer in WA, strata buildings with pools should prioritize pool safety. Safety and compliance Check and maintain barriers: Ensure all pool fences have self-closing gates and that latches are working correctly. Never prop gates open. Display CPR sign: Make sure a compliant CPR sign is clearly visible and unobstructed, with the updated DRSABCD steps. Ensure supervision: Remind...

Why Auctions Never Took Hold in WA (And What Sellers Need to Know in 2025)

Strata Resolutions in WA: What They Mean & When You Need Them Understanding strata resolutions can save your building time, stress, and costly mistakes. Whether you’re approving a budget, changing by-laws, or making major decisions about your complex, the type of resolution required matters, and not all votes carry the same weight. In Western Australia, there are four main types of...

Strata Noise Rules You Need to Know This December

Strata Noise Rules You Need To Know This December December is here, which means sunshine, end-of-year celebrations, long lunches, and visitors coming and going.But in strata living, it also means something else: noise travels. Shared walls, common areas, balconies, courtyards and stairwells can turn even small sounds into big frustrations. And while the holiday season is a time to...

Is Your Strata Building Legally Compliant? Here’s What the WHS Act 2020 Means for You

If you’re part of a strata community in WA, as a resident, owner, or Council member, you may not realise just how serious your building’s legal responsibilities are when it comes to health and safety. Under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020, every Strata Company now has a legal duty to keep residents, visitors, and contractors safe. And this isn’t just about common sense, it’s about...

Case Study: How We Saved a Strata Complex $6,000 a Year on Gas Alone

When we say we manage strata differently, we mean it. And here’s the proof. We recently took over as Strata Managers for a 54-unit complex. From day one, our team started reviewing every aspect of the building’s financials to identify unnecessary spend and opportunities to reduce costs without sacrificing service quality. The Problem: High Gas Costs in a Bulk-Metered Building One of the first...