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Advocating for residential strata: an overdue focus on energy efficiency

November 27th, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

November marked a significant event for energy-conscious communities, with Melbourne hosting the 2024 Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) Buildings Energy Performance Summit.

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Short-Stay Levy Bill: what it might mean for vertical villages

October 2nd, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

The Victorian Government is currently considering amendments to the Owners’ Corporation (OC) Act 2006 that would give OCs new powers to manage short-stay operations, like Airbnb, in their residential buildings.

Headleasing in residential strata

August 28th, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

The Victorian Government’s 2023 Housing Statement aims to increase housing supply, but one initiative – “headleasing” apartments – raises significant concerns for the residential strata sector.

Upcoming council elections: a call for local focus

July 31st, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

As the council elections approach, Docklanders are being courted by candidates seeking their support. This brings up an important question: what can we reasonably expect from our local representatives?

HighLife Expo: listening to the voices of residential strata

June 25th, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

The recent HighLife Expo featured a range of activities, including webinars, stalls, and forums – along with a Listening Post.

Owners’ Corporation Network: putting residential strata on a national footing

May 29th, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

Several things are well known about residential strata. First and foremost is that it is now a mainstream way of living throughout Australia.

High Life Expo, June 1: elevating apartment living in Melbourne

May 1st, 2024 - Docklands Representative Group

Melbourne is known for its fascination with home improvement shows, but for too long, apartment dwellers have felt left out of the conversation.

Strife in strata: shedding light on conflicts of interest

March 27th, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

The recent exposé aired on ABC’s 7.30 program has left many Docklanders reeling, unveiling a troubling reality of embedded conflicts of interest within strata management services.

Disconnect between council and residential strata

February 28th, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

In recent years, the landscape of Victoria, especially in Docklands, has been reshaped by the rise of strata-titled properties. Yet, despite their prevalence, there is a glaring lack of understanding within local council about how residential strata operates.

Lithium-ion batteries in strata: webinar

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