Notes for committees.

Practical guidance on building management, strata cleaning, and proactive maintenance for owners corporations.

The notes.

  1. Maintenance planning

    The True Cost of Reactive Maintenance, and How to Avoid It

    If your owners corporation only calls for repairs when something breaks, you're paying a premium for every fix. A worked example shows how wide the gap between an emergency call out and a planned repair can be.

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  2. Contractor management

    How to Keep Contractors Accountable: A Guide for Strata Committees

    When contractors drive outcomes rather than your committee, costs spiral and quality drops. Here's how a structured approach to contractor management changes that.

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  3. Strata governance

    Risk Led Oversight: How to Prioritise What Gets Fixed First

    Not all maintenance is equal. A risk led approach means your highest risk items get addressed first, not just the most recent complaint.

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  4. Compliance and risk

    Your Audit Trail: Why Documentation Matters More Than You Think

    From fire safety certifications to contractor sign offs, proper documentation protects your owners corporation legally and financially.

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  5. Common areas

    Strata Cleaning Standards: What Your Common Areas Say About Your Building

    First impressions matter, for residents, visitors, and property valuations. A consistent cleaning standard is one of the easiest wins an owners corporation can achieve.

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  6. Financial stewardship

    Transparent Budgeting: How to Give Your Committee Financial Confidence

    Clear, accurate financial reporting transforms committee meetings. When owners understand where the money goes and what's coming next, they make better decisions.

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