Post: Committee member information

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This is what needs to happen at a strata property AGM

This is what needs to happen at a strata property AGM Understanding what happens at this compulsory annual meeting is key to contributing to important discussions and decisions during your...

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2022: deadline for Queensland’s smoke alarms–are you up to speed?

2022: deadline for Queensland’s smoke alarms–are you up to speed? The Queensland Government ushered in updated smoke alarm laws in January 2017 to reduce the incidences of people not waking...

Preparing for the festive season – cleanliness and safety tips for short term rental properties

Preparing for the festive season – cleanliness and safety tips for short-term rental properties For or against, with staycations on the rise in Australia, strata managers, committees and property owners...

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PICA Group extends its geographical reach into Tasmania

PICA Group extends its geographical reach into Tasmania PICA Group, a leading strata services provider based in Sydney, is expanding into Tasmania by adding local body corporate provider, Strata Complete,...

COVID-19: minimise your financial stress

Proactive financial management can make a big difference to how you manage your strata property. Here are a few options to help you through these uncertain times and minimise financial...

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Strata manager by day, community hero by night

Strata manager by day, community hero by night PICA Group’s Andrew Gavin isn’t your typical strata branch manager. Located at our BCS Strata Southwest branch, Andrew is a strata manager...

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What to do if you think you need a compulsory strata manager

What to do if you think you need a compulsory strata manager If your strata committee or strata manager is dysfunctional, it might be time to look for a compulsory...

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5 things to consider when choosing a strata debt collection agency

5 things to consider when choosing a strata debt collection agency Debt recovery remains one of the biggest challenges for most modern-day businesses, big and small. Strata properties are no...

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NSW updates gas and electricity consumer safety laws

NSW updates gas and electricity consumer safety laws Effective from 1 September 2018, the NSW government announced changes to the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 and its supporting...