Stephen Brell gives us an insider's look at the biggest developments and upcoming changes within the strata sector. The president of the Strata Community Association (NSW) sits down with Grace Ormsby to unpack the latest regulations and measures rolled out by the state's federal government to address the sector's biggest issues, particularly the rising incidence of building defects in new apartment buildings. With his expansive experience and knowledge of the strata industry, Stephen also gives us a historical rundown of how the space has changed over the last two decades and shares details about reforms and green initiatives SCA is currently supporting to improve the overall state of the strata sector. In this episode, you will hear:

• What are the pros and cons of new and/or established strata-titled properties

• The checks and balances strata managers and owners should undertake to make sure that a building is maintained properly

• Why the sector must push for improving the rectification process of building defects

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