CHU is proud to launch its Green Grant Program which will support sustainable initiatives within residential strata properties. Open to policyholders of CHU's Residential Strata Insurance, the Green Grant Program will award a total of $50,000 in its inaugural year to empower body corporates and property owners to implement sustainable initiatives that reduce their environmental footprint, improve energy efficiency and foster community involvement. The program addresses a fund

The big picture, in plain English The Commonwealth’s Net Zero Plan puts transport, buildings and electricity at the centre of the transition. It explicitly leans on the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) —now law and in force—to shift the new-car market toward much cleaner models from 2025. As supply changes, about half of all new light vehicles sold by 2035 will need to be electric to stay inside the 2035 economy-wide target. That’s not a fad; it’s a planning assumption

...when it's stormwater, of course. To avoid confusing flood with other water perils, Australia has had a standard definition of flood...

Strata managers today face increasing complexity in managing buildings, often with limited oversight, incomplete documentation, and escalating stakeholder expectations. Defects are an unavoidable part of building management, but their impact can be significantly reduced through early detection, documentation, and strategic planning. A Chaning Industry Landscape Australian construction activity has reached record lows. The construction sector faces compounding pressures due to

When the rainy season hits this winter, you'll want to ensure your property is adequately prepared to handle the deluge. Failing to do so could result in a blocked drain, flooding, and significant damage to your home or business. From June to August you'll be especially at risk, so now is the time to take the necessary steps to protect your property from any emergency plumbing issues. We have the info you need to know about stormwater drains. Read the full article written by

Perth's strata property owners now have a clear path toward energy efficiency. Western Australia's residential landscape includes 250,000 strata properties among its 860,000 homes. The numbers tell an important story - 75% of Australians want to lower their energy use, especially since residential buildings account for 13% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Perth understands these challenges. Their new Residential Energy Upgrade program offers practical supp

In the dynamic landscape of energy consumption and management, navigating the myriad of options available can be overwhelming.

Below is a high level explanation of how energy is reconciled at a property and outlines options that strata and property managers have in a

Lithium-ion batteries have become common place in our modern lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles

In the realm of property management, strata properties hold immense potential for incorporating sustainable practices.

Western Australia has over 325,000 strata properties comprising multi-unit dwellings, high rise apartments, townhouses, and units, both new

Cyclone Seroja - A story of strength, survival and providing hope.

An embedded network is the smaller metering network within a building or complex with multiple lots, monitoring electricity, gas and...

Australia is well known for its extreme weather conditions. Bushfires. Floods. Cyclones. Storms. In severe cases, this can stem from a La...

Electric vehicles are coming, bringing with them challenges and change for new and old strata properties. At the ground-breaking East...

Have you recently had solar installed on your property? The need to account for all solar power being generated is important in...

The amount of rain that fell in the recent NSW flooding equalled approximately 160 Sydney Harbours. The massive impact of this widespread...

Catastrophe insurance can be a little misunderstood when it comes to strata insurance.

A typical La Niña season can bring higher rainfall across the country, increased possibility of tropical cyclones, and a longer monsoon seas

1 May 2020 marked the day that Western Australia’s strata laws changed for the first time in over 30 years. The modernised strata reform...