Apartment living

Strata Skills 101 workshops

An ever-increasing number of City of Sydney residents live in strata-titled buildings, that is, apartment blocks. In fact, 75% of the residences in the local area are apartments, more than 5 times the national average.

Different rules and approaches in these residences can apply and not everyone is used to high-density living, so the City of Sydney developed a series of workshops to provide new strata residents with tips and strategies.

Strata Skills 101 workshops kicked off in 2012 and are continuing in 2013. The interactive workshops are presented by experts and run for 2 to 3 hours each. Each session is limited to 50 people so make sure you register early.

Workshop dates and booking information will be confirmed in early 2013.

Apartments and strata schemes

High Rise Matchmaking

This workshop will help you consider whether strata living is right for you. Regardless of whether you are thinking of purchasing a property or renting, finding the right home will save you time, money and stress.

Creating High Rise Harmony

Good communiciation is essential to create a sense of community in your building. Find out about practical strategies to help build a stress-free relationship with the various stakeholders in a building.

The Handover – From Developer to Owner

A workshop for people planning to purchase off the plan and buy into a new strata scheme. Learn about what you actually own when you buy into strata, what you can and can’t do to the property and what you'll need to consider as part of a new community.

Yours, Mine and Ours: Repairs and Renovations

This workshop will provide participants with best practice case studies and solutions to some common issues that can arise. Most importantly, the workshop will help to show how to maintain a good relationship with your neighbours.

Registration opening soon.

Strata Laws

If you’re interested in learning about your rights and responsibilities in a strata community, be sure to reserve your spot in this workshop.

The New Executive Committee Member

An overview of the executive committee's role under the current NSW legislation, case studies of good governance and strategies to address common issues that may arise.

From Meeting to Minutes

A look at why good governance is important for collective harmony.

By Laws, My Laws Our Laws

Understanding the role of your schemes by-laws is essential to successful communal living. Learn about what they are, why we have them and why you need to do your research before you rent or buy.

Registration opening soon.

The Sinking Fund

Sinking funds support the long term livability of a building for strata communities. The workshop will showcase a range of different approaches to sinking funds for small and large schemes. It’s a great opportunity to find out more about
sinking fund essentials.

Registration opening soon.

Community Projects in Strata: The Good, the Bad and the Amazing

If you have ever thought about undertaking a project in your building this the workshop for you. It’s a great place to find out more the issues you need to consider as well as look at some great case studies for small, medium and large schemes.

Registration opening soon.

Pets and apartment living

Strata Paws

Suitable for renters, owners, downsizers or those thinking of purchasing with a pet, Strata Paws is the essential 101 for pet owners in high-rise apartments.

PETiquette

As a pet owner in a high-rise building, it is important to remember that not everyone will love your pet like you do. The PETiquette program is for pet owners who are living or thinking of living in a high rise apartment building with pets.