Strata Owners

Information for Strata Owners

Information for Strata Owners

SCA (WA) is about bringing together professionals who understand the complex laws that govern strata/survey/strata property, with the people who live and work in strata communities.

While we do not offer an advisory service we do provide education, accreditation, advice, and advocacy to enable greater understanding of the legislative environment and individuals’ rights and obligations.

SUBSCRIPTION

SCA (WA) Owner Subscription

SCA (WA) provides a subscription for owners within the strata sector in Western Australia. This is a FREE subscription to receive newsletters, information, invitations to education events and fact sheets specifically for strata owners.

DIVE IN: KNOW YOUR STRATA

CHU SCA (WA) 2026 Owners Conference

26 August 2026 | 4:00pm | Burswood on Swan

Your strata scheme is more than just the building you live in – it comes with rights, responsibilities, and rules that affect your everyday life.

Whether you’re navigating a tricky by-law, wanting to understand your strata manager’s role, or simply looking to be a more engaged council member, Dive In: Know Your Strata is the event for you.

Join us this August for an afternoon built entirely around owners, with expert-led sessions and panel discussions designed to deepen your understanding of strata living in WA.

Our difference

Why Should you Choose an SCA (WA) Member to be your Strata Manager

Why Should you Choose an SCA (WA) Member to be your Strata Manager

In a largely unregulated sector, SCA offers Strata Professionals a self-regulation model that aims to raise professional standards across the industry.

Our difference

Our Standards

SCA (WA) is the only organisation in Western Australia holding Strata Professionals to a set standard that requires them to:

Courses and Training

Upcoming Events

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CHU SCA (WA) Owners Conference
Aug 26 2026
In person In person

CHU SCA (WA) Owners Conference

Dive In: Know Your Strata

 

Join us for an afternoon of insightful and diverse conversation on diving in and knowing your strata.
Peruse and network with strata sector exhibitors, colleagues and connections before we come together to hear from a diverse range of strata experts.
Stay for our much-loved strata management panel, with opportunity to propose questions directly to our panellists.

 

Exhibition hall opens at 3pm.
Educational sessions commence at 4pm.

 

This Conference blends networking and educational sessions to dive into strata.

Target Audience: Strata Owners
Member Price: $77
Region: WA
Owner Forum
Nov 24 2026
In person In person

Owner Forum

Those who own, live or work in strata titled properties are invited to join us for an education session led by industry experts.

Target Audience: Strata Owners
Member Price: $49
Region: WA
Owner Forum
Apr 28 2027
In person In person

Owner Forum

Those who own, live or work in strata titled properties are invited to join us for an education session led by industry experts.

Target Audience: Strata Owners
Member Price: $49
Region: WA
SCA Strata Owners

Best Practice Guides

SCA (WA) is developing a range of best practice guides to assist owners with managing their strata properties. We will continue to update and add to these resources.

If there is a particular issue you would like to have us develop a guide on,
please email us at admin.wa@strata.community.

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Explore our professional network

The SCA business directory is a database of suppliers offering goods and services to strata managers, owners, and residents in Australia.

It contains a list of businesses providing relevant products such as strata management, building maintenance, cleaning, insurance, and legal services.

ARTICLES

30 July 2026
The Invisible Risk – Why Maintenance Matters
Making Maintenance Visible: The Opportunity for Strata Professionals Insights from the CHU 2026 Strata Index CHU’s 2026 Strata Index highlights a significant opportunity for strata professionals to make their value more visible to owners, and maintenance could be the key. Much of the work that of strata professionals, from maintenance planning and risk management to […]
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27 July 2026
Spray-in-Place Pipe Lining Explained
Pipe damage can be a major inconvenience for both residential and commercial property owners. Fortunately, spray-in-place pipe lining (SIPP) offers an effective and non-invasive way to restore damaged pipes without the need for disruptive excavation. This method has become increasingly popular for addressing plumbing issues in homes, businesses, and strata complexes across Perth.   What […]
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18 June 2026
Alternative Electricity Services Compliance Rules
Western Australia’s Alternative Electricity Services (AES) framework is moving from voluntary to mandatory regulation. For strata managers overseeing buildings with embedded networks, the obligations are real and the preparation window is now open. Here are five things worth understanding before the mandatory deadline arrives.   1. The compliance obligation sits with the “Embedded Network Seller”. […]
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04 June 2026
Why understanding your embedded network electrical capacity is critical for sustainability planning
For strata communities across WA, sustainability initiatives such as PV solar, battery storage (BESS) and EV charging are becoming increasingly important. However, implementing these technologies is not as simple as engaging a supplier and installing new equipment. The first and most critical step is understanding your building’s embedded network electrical capacity.   What is capacity? […]
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04 June 2026
Planning a Successful High-Rise Repaint in Strata Communities
Large-scale repainting projects in strata environments require far more consideration than simply applying a new coat of paint. From resident communication and access logistics to safety compliance and long-term asset protection, a successful outcome depends heavily on early planning and the right delivery methodology. A recent project completed by Perrott Painting at the Ceresa River […]
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04 June 2026
What Strata Can Learn from Future-proofing WA’s Energy Landscape
Business News recently partnered with EnergyTec on the article Future proofing WA businesses in a changing energy landscape. While the focus was on the commercial sector, many of the insights are directly relevant to strata properties. Strata communities are facing the same pressures as businesses. Rising energy costs, increasing grid complexity, and growing expectations from […]
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SCA Strata Owners

Owners’ Education

SCA (WA) is developing a range of best practice guides to assist owners with managing their strata properties. We will continue to update and add to these resources.

If there is a particular issue you would like to have us develop a guide on,
please email us at admin.wa@strata.community.

Landgate

Landgate is also here to help with a range of resources for those who live or own a strata property. These resources are intended to help those in strata communities better understand the complexities that can come with strata living.