Short-Term Rentals in Strata: What NSW Lot Owners Need to Know in 2026

Short-Term Rentals in Strata: What NSW Lot Owners Need to Know in 2026

Short-term rentals can be a useful source of income, but they also come with important responsibilities. If you own an apartment in a NSW strata scheme, your ability to use the lot for short-term rental accommodation depends on more than just platform rules. It may also depend on whether the lot is your principal place…

Demystify Strata Series #4

Demystify Strata Series #4

In this series, we will cover topics including understanding special levy payments, paper-based meetings and expenditure approvals, rooftop solar installations, and managing committee members based overseas. As the CEO of Premium Strata, I often receive questions during General Meetings, in publications, and through direct messages that seem straightforward but are made more complex by evolving…

Demystify Strata Series #3

Demystify Strata Series #3

In this series, we will cover obtaining strata permission for an outdoor umbrella, the rules regarding e-bikes in the building, the relocation of power boards for easier access for all lot owners, and common property obstructions. As the CEO of Premium Strata, I often receive questions during General Meetings, in publications, and through direct messages…

Demystify Strata Series #2

Demystify Strata Series #2

In this series, we will cover property entitlements, what happens when a committee member is defeated, who ensures adherence to short-term rental accommodation (STRA) regulations, and the rules surrounding the archiving of digital documents. As the CEO of Premium Strata, I often receive questions during General Meetings, in publications, and through direct messages that seem…

Demystify Strata Series #1

Demystify Strata Series #1

In this series, we will cover key topics such as managing insurance claim funds, the responsibilities of a strata manager regarding trust accounts, who is responsible for investigating cracks in your townhouse, and how to address noise issues caused by your neighbour’s floorboards. As the CEO of Premium Strata, I often receive questions during General…

Q&A Yapping Dogs

Q&A Yapping Dogs

I live in a very large Strata unit complex and there is an overload of dogs here – almost like a Canine Hotel – but all in all they are well mannered but there are those, that, at times bark and yap for an hour to 5 hours at a time. I find it to be very…