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It’s no secret that rental property management can be a stressful occupation. Property managers are regularly required to manage portfolios in the hundreds, and staying on top of maintenance requests, routine inspections and everything else required …

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that podcast consumption has grown exceptionally over the last few years. With our deep love for mobile devices and vast appetite for entertainment, the latest studies show podcasts now reach over nine million Australi…

As this long year draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to put pen to paper and write to all our Strata Master customers, to explain our vision for Strata Master and the Strata software industry moving forward. 2021 is going to be a big year fo…

Keeping pets in apartment buildings has long been a topic of debate between animal lovers and owners corporations. Strata scheme by-laws usually provide guidance on the subject, but a recent ruling by the NSW Court of Appeal could affect how these pe…

Enhanced reporting, improved security, a new maintenance feature and more are in store for you starting this November in Rest Professional. Here’s a rundown of what’s new this month. Property Status Summary Now you can easily identify properties in y…

It’s fair to say 2020 hasn’t turned out as we had anticipated. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. Property management businesses have been impacted in different ways resulting in many reviewing their existing business m…

Property maintenance can be a time-consuming task. From facilitating maintenance requests to coordinating between owners, tenants and service providers, and all transactions in between – it can seem like an endless to-do list happening all at o…

When onboarding a new business it’s crucial to put your best foot forward. However, it’s also often a pain point for many property management teams. For one, a lot of emotions are usually at play as different parties with different motiva…