Allume Energy's Australian-made, world-first technology is expanding the benefits of solar power, past a building's common areas and into the homes of its occupants. Will Antsee of Allume joins me to explain how millions of apartment residents can reduce their energy bills, at a time when savings have never been more important.

Reena joins me to discuss:

- who is responsible for paying the insurance excess on a claim arising from an owner’s burst flexi-hose,

- meeting minutes: do our minute-takers have sufficient training?

- another Tribunal win for a self-represented litigant and member of our online community.

Effective meetings are at the heart of well-functioning strata communities. Today, I’m taking a closer look at how we record the minutes of meetings, including sharing some insights on the subject drawn from my recent visit to the United States.

I’m taking you inside last Friday’s CPD Education Day, for a quick listen to part of my session on the topic of “privacy” in strata.

Just as important for owners as they are for managers, the lessons of this session may surprise you.

Also, get the diary out, because I’m announcing the date for our 2025 CPD Education Day. Yep! We’re an organised bunch here at YSP.

Reena Van Aalst joins me to discuss:

- why insurers are now asking whether your building has been "re-wired" or "re-plumbed"

- committees that are breaching their spending restrictions

- how our strata law is failing owners when it comes to privacy

- the community leveraging a little-used part of the NSW legislation to ensure all levies are paid on time.

Andrew Boss of Austrata Finance joins me to unpack the new and improved “hybrid” strata loan, including greater certainty for owners at tax time, and easier administration for strata managers.

Brent Clark of Wattblock joins me to share how forward-thinking strata buildings (and savvy purchasers) can ensure they’re “keeping up with the Joneses” when it comes to sustainability infrastructure, all while avoiding the net-zero conversation AND enjoying a 12% uplift in the value of their property.

Sydney strata owner Amanda Reitzin joins me to share her recent experience in the NSW Tribunal battling nuisance smoke drift from her neighbour's balcony.

Amanda shares how she made the difficult decision to litigate, including the lessons she learned along the way. You'll hear:

- Amanda's realisation that the law is on your side, but it's up to you to do the hard work

- how staying polite and professional at all times is key

- why litigation is not about winning

- how Amanda's life has changed since the Tribunal's orders.

This is a must-listen for anyone involved in or considering legal proceedings.

Strata Energy Services has been leveraging the power of the collective since 2018, using "bulk buying power" to get strata buildings a better deal on their energy costs. Sally Pollard joins me to share how it all works and how you can find savings in even the most difficult financial times.

In our first podcast episode for the year, I’m sharing the 5 most popular episodes of 2023 – in case you missed them, need a recap, or are looking for a great place to start if you’re new to our world.