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Hello Strata Podcast

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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Episode 13 - Getting your purchase over the line

Hello Strata PodcastApr 10, 2018

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Merry Christmas

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
Dec 19, 201900:45
Cooling off period explained

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.
Dec 09, 201902:36
When is the best time to get a Strata Inspection Report?

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.
Dec 09, 201901:52
3 things to do when there's issues with your strata report

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;

  1. Negotiate
  2. Budget
  3. Pull out
Dec 09, 201901:58
Testing new links.

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.
Dec 01, 201901:12
Episode 16 - Special levy story

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.
May 01, 201804:35
Episode 15 - How to find a strata plan number

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?
Apr 24, 201804:29
Episode 14 - Top 3 Indicators of a poor performing strata plan

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
Apr 17, 201804:20
Episode 13 - Getting your purchase over the line

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.
Apr 10, 201802:18
Episode 12 - Self managed strata schemes

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.
Apr 04, 201804:45
We're back....

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.
Mar 29, 201801:13
Episode 11 - Step by step guide to obtaining renovation approval from your strata scheme

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.
Nov 13, 201704:22
Episode 10 - Rant about why isn't there a register of who manages a property.

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.
Nov 07, 201702:35
Episode 9 - Understand your  Strata Inspection Report

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.
Oct 23, 201710:41
Episode 8 - Lot numbers - What are they are why are they not the same as unit numbers

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?
Oct 17, 201705:20
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?

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?
Oct 04, 201705:55
Episode 6 - What is the difference between Strata, Community and Neighbourhood title in NSW.

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.
Sep 26, 201704:57
Episode 5 - First Home Buyers Special

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 (cliff@prddapto.com.au)- Cliff McGrath2. Simple Investing (simpleinvesting.com.au) - Robert3. Coco Accounting (cocoaf.com.au)4. Kells Lawyers (kells.com.au) - Michael Hatfield 5. Ray White Shellharbour City - Lisa McDonald6. Heritage Bank - Jeff7. Be There Financial Services (betherefs.com.au) - Craig Mowbray
Sep 19, 201743:33
Episode 4 - Pets - Help, I need permission asap

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/
Sep 11, 201703:56
Episode 3 - 7 Steps To Buy A Strata Unit
Aug 31, 201703:35
Episode 2 - Levies. Your questions answered
Aug 31, 201704:58
Episode 1 - Q & A Day
Aug 31, 201704:22