StrataSphera blog
Guides for self-managed strata
Plain-English, jurisdiction-specific guides on running a strata scheme without a manager — AGMs, meetings, by-laws, levies, and staying compliant. Written for committee members who’d rather get it right the first time.
Does All Committee Expenditure Need To Be Recorded?
Does every dollar your strata committee spends need formal recording? A plain-English guide to record-keeping versus approval for treasurers and self-managed committees.
Self-Managing a Strata Plan in Australia: What's Actually Involved?
What self-managing a strata plan really involves: meetings, levies, insurance, records and repairs — plus how the rules and terminology differ across Australia.
Special vs Ordinary Resolutions in NSW Strata: Which Do You Need?
Ordinary, special, or unanimous? How to pick the right resolution threshold for a NSW strata motion — with worked examples and a decision table.
Proxy Voting in NSW Strata Meetings: The Rules Explained
Who can hold a proxy, how many they can carry, what the form must contain, and how proxies count toward quorum and resolutions in NSW strata.
Strata Quorum Calculator NSW: Work Out If You Have Enough Owners to Vote
A free interactive quorum calculator for NSW strata meetings, plus a plain-English explainer of how quorum works under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015.
How to Run a Strata AGM in NSW: A Complete Guide for Self-Managed Schemes
A step-by-step guide to running a legally compliant strata AGM in NSW — from issuing notice to filing minutes. Written for self-managed scheme secretaries.
How to Write Strata Meeting Minutes That Actually Hold Up
What NSW law requires in strata minutes, a section-by-section template, and the mistakes that get minutes challenged at NCAT.