Media Articles
Building Defects: A Body Corporate Action Plan
Experts are saying that Sydney’s Opal Tower case is just one of many buildings nationwide suffering from poor building standards and defective products slipping through the […]
APARTMENT ROOFTOPS – SUMMER SAFETY
It’s a wonderful amenity so long as it is safe, comfortable and convenient for homeowners and residents.
How secure is your strata title?
Living in an apartment building means I’m secure right? Not always; especially if your owners corporation hasn’t got a plan for security…
Most significant company acquisition in Australia’s strata management history
Prudential Investment Company of Australia Pty Limited Group (PICA Group) has acquired Ace Body Corporate Management (Ace), effective immediately. This announcement marks the most significant acquisition […]
Bigger Cars, Bigger Strata Parking Problems
Parking issues in strata is a petty subject matter involving petty disputes but it’s an issue that comes up again and again because of the palpable […]
How to get your building on track
Apartment owners may see the values of their properties fall if they don’t make efforts to make their buildings more sustainable
Top 5 things to do to reduce your body corporate fees
As an owner of a unit, apartment or townhouse you must budget for fees that cover the everyday management and upkeep of the building. No […]
What’s yours and what‘s common property?
Questions are commonly received by strata managers from owners along the lines of ‘What is mine and what is part of common property’. The list of […]
Commissioners Corner – Top 10 FAQ’s (QLD)
I present to you our list of “10 Frequently Asked Questions You Keep Asking Us”. But seriously, the real aim of this list is to help […]
5 easy steps for switching your body corporate
There are a range of reasons to switch your strata management provider. Ace Body Corporate Management understands that clients are conscious of both management fees and […]
Multicultural Strata
Neighbourhoods are changing, and as a result, so are your neighbours. As Australians continue to adopt high density living and switch from backyards to balconies, greater […]
Culture is King when selecting the right franchise for you
As Franchisor and CEO of one of Australia’s largest strata management companies, I am often asked one simple question ‘What makes a franchisee successful’?
10 things to do in your body corporate about problem Airbnb stays
When managed right, they’re great – but when managed poorly, it can leave a bad taste in the mouths of apartment neighbours. So, here’s a handy […]
What will the strata manager’s role look like in the future?
Technology and automation will undoubtedly change the role of a strata manager in the coming years as the industry embraces change and owners demand greater transparency […]
10 things to do before signing up to host on airbnb
Here’s a helpful checklist of the things you should be doing as an apartment owner before letting your property out on short stay sites.
Ace Conference 2018
Photos from Ace’s national conference in Hobart 8th – 10th March, while we are still tallying feedback, we have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback and […]
‘THIRD WAVE’ OF ASBESTOS COULD BE TRIGGERED BY RENO BOOM
There’s a right and a wrong way to go about renovating in a strata scheme, and especially in the wake of these health concerns, owners must […]
Disaster Planning for Strata Community Committees
Suddenly people will realise that, without electricity, there is no internet, no mobile phones, no contactless payment, no lifts and no petrol pumps. Are you prepared […]
APARTMENT OWNERS URGED TO TIGHTEN UP SECURITY AHEAD OF POTENTIAL ‘HOLIDAY HEISTS’
Apartment owners be warned, Santa might not be the only person dropping into the house in the dead of the night these holidays, with ‘holiday heists’ […]
“Death Trap” Pools Under Spotlight
As warmer weather approaches, Ace is issuing a stern warning has been issued for apartment and townhouse owners in Queensland to be on top of pool […]
THOUSANDS OF APARTMENT OWNERS URGED TO SCHEDULE FIRE SAFETY AUDITS AS FLAMMABLE CLADDING DISASTER EXPOSED
Ace Body Corporate Management is urging thousands of apartment owners around the country to fully review their building’s fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures, ap.
RISING INSTANCES OF SOLAR PANEL FIRES SEND A SHIVER DOWN APARTMENT OWNERS LOOKING TO ‘GO GREEN’
A rise in solar panel fires in several Australian states has prompted a warning for hundreds of apartment owners going green on the cheap.
How to deal with noise complaints when living in a Strata Community
Today I will be taking a look at noise complaints and explain some of the options available to owner occupiers and tenants.
APARTMENT & UNIT OWNERS IN THE NT URGED TO REVIEW SECURITY, AS PROPERTY CRIME CONTINUES TO PLAGUE THE TERRITORY
Apartment and unit owners in the NT are being urged lock down their community’s security ‘once and for all’ as crime continues to plague strata communities […]
HALF A MILLION AUSTRALIANS DISCONNECTED AFTER FORGETTING TO SWITCH TO NBN
There’s concern that countless Australians will ‘go dark’ over the following months from failing to connect to the NBN, and it spells major disruption for strata […]
STRATA COMMUNITIES URGED TO PAY ATTENTION TO NOVEL CAR POOLING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT SCHEMES
Instead of providing adequate car park security, the future role of a strata community in major metropolitan areas might be to implement car pool schedules or […]
HOME RENOVATING SHOWS TO BLAME FOR SPIKE IN RENO NOISE COMPLAINTS
WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE PICKING UP A TOOL IN YOUR UNIT
WINTER WARNING – IS YOUR APARTMENT BUILDING FIRE SAFE?
As the winter chills roll in, apartment residents need to remain vigilant when it comes to fire safety in the colder months. Reports of failing certification […]
CAI Conference in Las Vegas
CAI Conference in Las Vegas I attended the CAI conference in Las Vegas from 3 May to 6 May 2017. May 31st 2017 | Georgia Cook […]
DODGING THE DIY DANGERS THIS SUMMER
INSURANCE POLICIES WILL NEED FIXING IF YOU PICK UP A TOOL BEFORE CHECKING YOUR COVER Gutters need fixing? Hallway lights need changing? If you’re thinking about […]
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WARNING – UNSAFE POOLS A “DEATH TRAP”
APARTMENT AND UNIT OWNERS URGED TO PUT POOL SAFETY ON TOP OF THE AGENDA AS CHILD DROWNINGS CONTINUE IN 2016 December, January and February are the […]
IS YOUR COMMUNITY READY FOR WILD SUMMER WEATHER?
STRONG SUMMER WEATHER WARNINGS PROMPT URGENT MESSAGES FOR APARTMENT AND UNIT OWNERS Apartment and unit owners are being warned about the wild summer weather to come […]
WASHING MACHINE FIRE RISK STILL PRESENT FOR THOUSANDS
Newsletter Piece – Autumn 2017 OC’s URGED TO STAY IN THE LOOP ON IN-HOME PRODUCT RECALLS WASHING MACHINE FIRE RISK STILL PRESENT FOR THOUSANDS Owners […]
How To Get Your Building On Track?
Newsletter Piece – Autumn 2017 APARTMENT VALUES WILL FALL IF OC’S DON’T EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY HOW TO GET YOUR BUILDING ON TRACK? Apartment owners may see […]
Bigger Cars, Bigger Strata Parking Problems
Newsletter Piece – Autumn 2017 BIGGER CARS, BIGGER STRATA CAR PARKING PROBLEMS Parking issues in strata is a petty subject matter involving petty disputes but it’s […]
