Articles for Stratas & HOAs

Optimizing the Value of Strata / HOA Properties through Strategic Planning & Preventative Maintenance.

For: Owners, Councils

Taking the "?" Out of the "What if?" for Strata Owners

The news over the years hasn't been kind to Strata owners. In British Columbia, the leaky condo crisis of the late 90's and early 2000's continues to leave its mark. IN 2021, the collapse of a condominium building in Miami Beach, Florida, captured the attention of the entire world. But why must we have to learn from our mistakes in such dramatic fashion? Could the leaky condi situation have been avoided? Could the building collapse in Florida have been prevented?

For: Owners, Councils, Managers

You May Outlive Your Strata, But Not By Much: Maintaining Building Good Health

Good design and construction is a good start to a building's long life expectancy. Preventative actions and maintenance are the next steps.

For: Owners, Councils

Peace of Mind Part 4: What is Strata's Plan to Protect & Enhance the Value of Your Home?

The last in the 4 part series on attaining peace of mind regarding the state of your Strata managed home. This time we discuss the need for a plan that protects and enhances the value of that home.

For: Owners, Councils, Managers

Peace of Mind Part 3: What is Strata's Plan to Prevent Negative Surprises That Can Steal Peace of Mind?

The temptation of saving a few pennies on Strata maintenance in the short term is real, but may bite back with large special levies (or worse) in the future. Special levies & failures are the number 1 source of conflict in a Strata/Condo community.

For: Owners

Peace of Mind Part 1: Gain Peace of Mind With Your Home by Addressing These 4 Questions

CSFTS works alongside property managers & Strata councils to deliver the following 4 key components of peace of mind. It’s only when you have complete & satisfying answers to these 4 questions that you can have true peace of mind about your home.

For: Owners, Councils, Managers

Your Time Machine: Reducing Your Time Commitment While Bridging Today's Strata to its Desired Tomorrow.

The Work of a Strata and Home Owner Associations (HOA) Manager, Board or Council member, or Strata owner (the Stakeholders) ranges from (a) rewarding & satisfying to (z) a chaotic, time hogging, stress inducing, physical & psychological nightmare. That need not be the case.

For: Owners

Reducing the Risk of Reckless Reconstitution:

Understanding how Insurers look at your property will enable you to more likely insure at a reasonable rate.

For: Owners, Councils, Managers

Eyes Wide Shut

There is a way to avoid costly repair surprises to your Strata managed home.

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