Strata Claims: How the right support helps behind the scenes
How your strata manager, insurance broker and claims team help guide the process Discovering damage to your strata property is stressful. Whether it’s water coming through the ceiling, damage to flooring or walls, or part of your property that can’t be used safely, it can quickly raise a lot of questions. What needs to happen […]
Building Harmony: Why Respect is the Secret Ingredient to a Thriving Community
At MBCM Strata Specialists, our purpose is simple: we’re here to help strata communities thrive. We believe that a great place to live isn’t just about the building it’s about the people inside it and the relationships we build together. Recently, we’ve noticed a rise in tough interactions with some of our clients. We get […]
Getting Strata Insurance Right with Cover, Clarity and Confidence
For strata owners, the right insurance structure can provide confidence, clarity and peace of mind. When each layer of cover is properly applied, it becomes much easier to see how the different protections work together to support the property, the lot, the way the property is used…and ultimately the owner. Rather than thinking about insurance […]
Parking with Care: Maintenance and Safety Considerations
Among the myriads of potential safety issues that can arise within a strata property, parking areas consistently sit near the top of the list. These spaces can be particularly challenging – high use, shared access, and a mix of vehicles and pedestrians means small issues can quickly become recurring concerns. Wherever vehicles and pedestrians share […]
How is an after-hours strata emergency managed?
If you’ve ever picked up the phone late at night to report a strata emergency, chances are you’re already feeling stressed. Something’s gone wrong. It’s after hours. You want it fixed or attended to as a priority. And when things feel quiet after that call, it’s natural to worry and wonder: has anyone actually started […]
Building Transparency: Practical Tools for Managing Compliance
When it comes to building compliance, many committees automatically view reports, registers, and plans as obligations, another layer of cost, complexity, and administration. In reality, these services are not burdensome. They are simply tools. When used properly, they help committees make sensible, informed decisions about buildings that are generally worth millions of dollars, providing clarity […]