
Managing a Mixed-Use Building
Homes above, shops below, one shared building. Cost allocation, security zoning and the daily balancing act of managing mixed-use — from BMA’s Andrew Veron.

Homes above, shops below, one shared building. Cost allocation, security zoning and the daily balancing act of managing mixed-use — from BMA’s Andrew Veron.

A well-presented building isn’t vanity — it protects value, keeps residents proud, and catches problems early. What a real cleaning program should cover.

Lithium battery fires from e-bikes and e-scooters are NSW’s fastest-growing fire risk. What strata buildings should do about charging, storage and by-laws.

When does WHS law apply to a strata scheme, and what does keeping common property safe really involve? A practical guide for NSW owners corporations.

If your strata building has a pool or spa, the owners corporation has clear legal duties. Registration, the 3-yearly inspection, fencing rules and CPR signage.

Apartment building security is more than a locked front door. The layers that actually work, the common weak points, and how to balance safety with convenience. BMA