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Hello Strata Podcast

by Craig Baylis

Welcome to Hello Strata, hosted by Craig Baylis, founder of Coastal Strata and My Bylaw.Whether you are a purchaser, a strata owner or property industry professional, join us as we say Hello Strata.On this show you’ll find a mix of insights and tips from a straight talking strata expert along with interviews and chats recorded for the show.Based in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

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Episodes

  1. Merry Christmas

    What a year! From the Coastal Strata team we thank all our clients and look forward to working with everybody again in 2020. We will be closed from Friday the 20th at 5 pm and reopen on Monday, 13 January 2020. Merry Christmas. Craig

  2. Cooling off period explained

    What is the cooling off period? Craig gives a very brief rundown on what it is, who it benefits and the penaltys for pulling out of a purchase under it.

  3. When is the best time to get a Strata Inspection Report?

    Craig you some tips on the best time to order Strata Inspection Report to get the maximum value out of the information we find.

  4. 3 things to do when there's issues with your strata report

    Has your strata report uncovered some building defect or financial issues? Here's 3 things you can do; Negotiate Budget Pull out

  5. Testing new links.

    Just a quick test of the connections between our podcast host, iTunes and Spotify. We’re back and recording episodes so check back soon.

  6. Episode 16 - Special levy story

    Sharing a story why in a race for exchange you must always complete your due diligence. Listen for the details on the size of the upcoming special levy we uncovered for our clients.

  7. Episode 15 - How to find a strata plan number

    • How to find a strata plan number • Are you looking at a Community Association, Neighbourhood Assocation or Strata Plan? • Why are there two or more strata plan numbers for my property?

  8. Episode 14 - Top 3 Indicators of a poor performing strata plan

    Top 3 indicators of a poor performing strata plan • Low levies are not a good thing • Not obtaining or following professional advice • Harmony and disputes

  9. Episode 13 - Getting your purchase over the line

    Are you in a race for exchange? Here's some tips to help get your purchase over the line to exchange.

  10. Episode 12 - Self managed strata schemes

    What the top issues are in a self managed strata scheme. What to look out for when buying a unit in a self managed strata scheme.

  11. We're back....

    Update on the direction of the show. We're moving to a documenting rather than create format. We'll aim to keep things a little more regular and give you a peek behind the scenes of the properties we are inspecting, industry tips and our take on it.

  12. Episode 11 - Step by step guide to obtaining renovation approval from your strata scheme

    Follow these steps to maximise your chances of getting your renovation proposal approved by your strata scheme.From the dialogue you need to have with your strata manager to thinking differently about the explanatory note to present a visual to your fellow owners.

  13. Episode 10 - Rant about why isn't there a register of who manages a property.

    In this Episode Craig has a rant about why isn't there a register of who is the strata manager of a strata scheme. There isn't a central register, we think there should be and here's why.

  14. Episode 9 - Understand your Strata Inspection Report

    Understand your Strata Inspection Report, how we find the information and what's included in a report. Listen in for tips on how we operate, how we find the information to provide insights for our clients and how you can do your own strata inspection.

  15. Episode 8 - Lot numbers - What are they are why are they not the same as unit numbers

    Why is my lot number different from my unit number? Why it's important to know what you own Why is my lot number different from my unit number?

  16. Episode 7 - Strata managers - What are they, what do they do? how do you contact them to get things done and what makes a stand out strata manager?

    What are they What do they do? How do you contact them to get things done and what make a stand out strata manager?

  17. Episode 6 - What is the difference between Strata, Community and Neighbourhood title in NSW.

    Differences between Strata, Community and Neighbourhood title in NSW.Do you know the main differences? They may seem similar however there is 1 major difference.

  18. Episode 5 - First Home Buyers Special

    Listen in for this special Episode as we joined Be There Financial Services at their recent First Home Buyers Seminar held in Shellharbour NSW.Speakers include1 . PRD Dapto ([email protected])- Cliff McGrath2. Simple Investing (simpleinvesting.com.au) - Robert3. Coco Accounting...

  19. Episode 4 - Pets - Help, I need permission asap

    The process you need to take to obtain permission from a strata scheme to keep a pet.What happens if the strata scheme says noPet Application Forms available athttp://www.coastalstrata.com.au/our-services/

  20. Episode 3 - 7 Steps To Buy A Strata Unit

    Are you looking to buy a strata unit? If so, you'll want to hear about our 7 steps to buy a strata unit. Step 1 - Assemble your teamStep 2 - Go huntingStep 3 - Pre purchase inspectionsStep 4 - Negotiate and exchangeStep 5 - Pre settlementStep 6 - SettlementStep 7 - After settlement Links...

  21. Episode 2 - Levies. Your questions answered

    Today we're going to chat about strata levies.- What are levies?- How are levies calculated?- What is the administrative fund? - What is the Capital Works Fund? - What is a special levy?- And finally are lower levies always a good thing? Here's the short answer to that one. Definitely not. Hosted...

  22. Episode 1 - Q & A Day

    Welcome to the first Episode of the Hello Strata Podcast. In this episode we put the call out to our industry contacts for questions and we've covered the below topics. • What does strata cover? • How much is in the strata account? • Do I need my own building insurance? • What happens if an owner...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Hello Strata, hosted by Craig Baylis, founder of Coastal Strata and My Bylaw.Whether you are a purchaser, a strata owner or property industry professional, join us as we say Hello Strata.On this show you’ll find a mix of insights and tips from a straight talking strata expert along with interviews and chats recorded for the show.Based in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

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Welcome to Hello Strata, hosted by Craig Baylis, founder of Coastal Strata and My Bylaw.Whether you are a purchaser, a strata owner or property industry professional, join us as we say Hello Strata.On this show you’ll find a mix of insights and tips from a straight talking strata expert along with...

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