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Owners corporations Owners corporations, also known as body corporates, are responsible for the management and maintenance of common property in multi-unit developments such as apartment buildings, townhouses, and strata communities. Common property refers to the areas and facilities that are shared by all residents and is an important aspect...

Stump grinding is a process used to remove the remaining stump of a tree after it has been cut down. This process is essential for several reasons, including improving the appearance of a property, reducing the risk of disease and insect infestations, and making room for new trees or...

You’re buying a strata property! Great! Investing in an apartment can be a shrewd move financially, as well as offering plenty of other benefits, such as convenience, minimal maintenance and a community atmosphere. But before you sign on the dotted line to buy your wonderful new apartment, there are...

Retaining walls are a wonderful garden feature that can turn your outdoor area from dull and unusable to attractive and useful. And to make it even better, retaining walls constructed from any type of concrete block don’t require much maintenance. While they’re not quite set-and-forget, they are certainly a...

Make sure you understand what coverage you really need Strata insurance is an important part of any home ownership plan. It protects your property against damage caused by fire, windstorms, vandalism, and other events that could cause major financial loss. Understand the Difference Between Property and Casualty Insurance There...

Concrete blocks – there are more different types than you ever imagined  Wait – you mean there’s more than one type of concrete block? Who knew? You’ve probably seen the ‘usual’ type of concrete block (what most people think of as a Besser block) – the type that everyone...

Lightweight clinker is a material with many uses. The airy clay balls, which today are also called leca balls, are often seen in both larger and smaller potted plantations, as decorative “ground cover” and as evaporation protection.  For many, these clinker balls are primarily a complement to potted plants and...

A pergola is an open construction which in the simplest design consists of four pillars and some type of roof beams that form a grid. It is a project where you can use your imagination to create something personal and useful where neither a building permit nor major building knowledge...