Perth Strata Inspections Blog
Here you will find lots of useful information on topics that are important to the successful management of strata complexes in Perth, Western Australia

Strata Smoke Detection Systems
It’s getting chilly in Perth, and with the cold weather comes a spike in residential fires as we turn on heaters, electric blankets and bathroom heat lamps. Time to review your strata maintenance plan around fire safety and prevention. Not sure if you have one? Time...

Lessons learnt from over 100 Ten Year Plans
Earlier this month Elias sat down with Liz Florence from Abode Strata to discuss the Revised Strata Titles Act reform that came into play in 2020, including mandatory 10 Year maintenance plans for 10 Lots and over or have a replacement cost of more than $5 million....

Structural vs Apartment Inspection
When buying an Apartment or Unit in a Strata Complex in Perth Western Australia it is essential to have an Apartment Inspection completed by an experienced WA Registered Builder. Whether the Apartment is brand new or older, a detailed report will give you clarity on...

Maintenance Warning for Strata Companies after Miami Collapse
Maintenance Warning for Strata Companies in Australia On the 24th June 2021, the world was rocked by the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Miami, Florida killing 98 people with many others seriously injured. Recent examples from Australia demonstrate...

2020-2021 SCA Australasia Strata Service Business Winner
Home Integrity Strata was named 2020-2021 SCA Australasia Strata Service Business Winner at the Strata Council of Australasia awards night in Adelaide held in June 2021. “It is very humbling and exciting to be recognised for the efforts we have made to innovate in the...

Why most 10-Year Plans do NOT work and what to do about it
A standard Condition Report and 10-Year Maintenance Plan will cause problems for many Strata Companies in terms of “how are we going to pay for all this now?” We appreciate strata complexes and communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some schemes may be a mix of...

Structural Engineering Solutions for Strata Complexes
Structural defects in strata complexes both new and old, if not rectified quickly may lead to further deterioration, and collapse. Or even create a potential safety hazard for occupants and third parties.Typical examples include subsidence and cracking, concrete...