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Welcome to the latest edition of the Common Ground Newsletter, your definitive source for updates, news, and initiatives within our strata community.


This issue addresses the following important topics:

  • NSW Severe Weather Warning: Safeguard your property and wellbeing

  • NSW Legislation Update: Find out about these major strata reforms

  • NSW Pet Legislation Update: Updated laws for tenants keeping pets

  • Winter is Here: Is your building ready?

  • Understanding Your Strata Levies and Funds: What every owner needs to know

  • FAQ Levies: Find out answers to commonly asked levy queries

  • Strata & Body Corporate: Quick links to what matters

  • Digitising Archives: A smarter, greener future - starting where it's possible

  • New Kirrawee Office: Enhancing accessibility, collaboration, and client support


Thank you for your trust and loyalty, we hope you find this newsletter informative.


NSW Severe Weather Warning

The Bureau of Meteorology and emergency services have issued a severe weather alert for the east coast of NSW, with heavy rain, damaging winds, and hazardous surf expected from Tuesday 1 July through to Thursday 3 July.


Click below for tips to help safeguard your property and ensure everyone’s well-being.


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NSW Legislation Update

From 1 July 2025, the NSW Government is implementing the second phase of major strata law reforms—marking the most significant changes since 2015. These reforms are designed to improve fairness, sustainability, and service quality. 

 

Click here to find out more about key changes. 


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Pet Legislation Update 


New legislation introduced from 19 May 2025, will empower tenants to request approval from their landlord to keep a pet in their rental. Landlords will have 21 days to respond—if they don’t, consent is assumed. With these changes, it's crucial for owners and landlords to ensure their property by-laws are current and aligned with the law.


Click here to find out more. 


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Winter is here, is your building ready?

As the cooler months roll in, now is the perfect time to check in on your building’s winter readiness. Whether it’s reducing fire risks, improving energy efficiency or tackling common cold weather concerns like condensation, a proactive approach keeps everyone safer and more comfortable. 


Click below for more details on how to keep your building winter ready.


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Understanding Your Strata Levies and Funds: What every owner needs to know

If you own property in a strata, owners corporation or body corporate scheme in Australia—whether in NSW, QLD, VIC, or the ACT—you’re likely to be familiar with levies. But what exactly do they cover, and how are they structured across different states?


Read more about levies here.


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FAQ Levies

Do you have questions about your levies & arrears?


Our FAQ page provides clear guidance on common enquiries related to levy notices, payments, refunds, financial relief, and account updates, with direct links to online resources and contact details for further assistance. 


Click below to find out more about levies.


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Strata & Body Corporate: Quick links to what matters

Strata living can get a little overwhelming—we get it. Whether you're trying to figure out how a by-law works, check in on meeting rules, or just get a form you need, sometimes you just want to find what you need quickly. 


Here is a handy set of quick links: all the essentials to help you stay on top of things and make life in your building a bit easier. 


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Digitising Archives: A smarter, greener future - starting where it's possible

We are pleased to introduce the beginning of a broader initiative to modernise strata record-keeping—one step at a time. 


As your strata managing agent, we understand that every community has unique circumstances, and not all buildings or states are in the same place when it comes to digitisation. That’s why we’re launching this project in a flexible way, starting with schemes where it's currently possible or practical to do so. 


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New Kirrawee Office

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility, collaboration, and client support, our Bright & Duggan Caringbah team and Your Local Strata (YLS) have relocated to a modern and more inclusive office in Kirrawee.


Click here to find out more about the new office. 


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