Navigating the holiday season in residential strata can be challenging, especially with guests. Explore how to manage festive celebrations while respecting your neighbours, including tips for fostering goodwill and ensuring compliance with noise rules in NSW.
Can you hear drums beating or dogs barking next door? Dealing with difficult neighbours is challenging in suburban estates but even more so in strata communities where people live in super close proximity. Efficient resolution of disputes is essential for peace.
In the world of communal living, we often find ourselves balancing personal freedoms with consideration for our neighbours. Among the myriad of challenges that can arise, smoke drift can be controversial. So, how do we tackle strata living and smoke drift?
For many people, it’s the warmth, joy and pitter-patter of tiny paws that really transform a house into a home. Once upon a time, by-laws could restrict you from experiencing the magic, but that is no longer true. You can have pets in your strata home, although certain restrictions may apply.
In a world where energy costs just keep on climbing, everyone is on the lookout for practical solutions. But when it comes to strata ownership and strata living, there’s a bit more to think about in the quest for energy cost reduction. Here are some tips for residents and scheme owners.
Ready to bedeck your unit or townhouse with the glow of lights and festive trimmings? In strata living, there’s a delicate dance to ensure your holiday cheer doesn’t ruffle the feathers of those less enthusiastic. If you’re navigating the nuances of strata Christmas decorating, we have some advice.
Amidst twinkling lights and the sound of carols, you’re probably making a list and checking it twice for your holiday gathering. However, navigating strata Christmas party etiquette requires more than a Santa hat and a plate of cookies. Here’s how to keep your community living situation cheerful and bright.
It is that time of the year. Work Christmas parties, family and friends catch-ups. But what if you live in an owner’s corporation? What are the rules for hosting a Christmas party, and how do you satisfy your guests and respect your neighbours at the same time?
We provide Australia’s most professional and comprehensive strata management services across Greater Sydney and other parts of NSW. Our expertise spans residential, community, commercial and industrial strata schemes. It’s easy to switch to All Suburbs Strata Management. See the extensive range of suburbs our certified strata managers oversee below.
Don’t see what you need?
Full list of Member Services here
Yes — you can host holiday guests in your strata home, but it’s important to understand your building’s by-laws and local noise regulations to ensure your guests’ stay doesn’t cause issues for neighbours.
Standard neighbourhood noise rules under NSW law apply in strata buildings, and many schemes also include extra by-laws about noise, parking and common area use — especially during holidays.
Before they arrive, let your guests know about quiet hours, designated parking spots and strata by-laws so they’re aware of expectations regarding noise, rubbish and common space courtesy.
Plan guests’ arrivals in advance and let them know where they can park. Misplaced cars in visitor or other owners’ spaces can lead to complaints and tension within the community.
If informal discussion doesn’t resolve a concern, you can involve the strata manager or owners corporation to help mediate and find an acceptable solution.
Keep music and conversations at a moderate level, especially during quiet hours, use private areas like balconies thoughtfully and communicate openly with neighbours to maintain goodwill.
