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Australian Strata Property Values Soar to $1.4 Trillion
Australian Strata Property Values Soar to $1.4 Trillion
07 Jan 2026: Paige Estritori
The Australian strata property market has experienced significant growth, with the insured value of strata properties now estimated at $1.4 trillion. This substantial figure underscores the increasing prominence of strata living in the nation's housing landscape. - read more
ICA Advocates for Strata Law Reforms in Victoria to Curb Rising Insurance Costs
ICA Advocates for Strata Law Reforms in Victoria to Curb Rising Insurance Costs
07 Jan 2026: Paige Estritori
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that inadequate governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for residents. With approximately one in five Victorians living in strata-titled properties, the impact of these issues is widespread and pressing. - read more
CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report: Navigating Stability and Emerging Challenges
CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report: Navigating Stability and Emerging Challenges
07 Jan 2026: Paige Estritori
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and challenges within the strata industry. The report offers valuable insights into premium trends, climate-related risks, regulatory developments, and emerging sector challenges. - read more
CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report Highlights Industry Stability
CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report Highlights Industry Stability
30 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori
In November 2025, CHU, Australia's largest strata insurance underwriting agency, released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and challenges within the strata industry. The report offers valuable insights into premium trends, climate-related risks, regulatory developments, and emerging sector challenges. - read more

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Strata Insurance Articles

When to Involve a Broker: Navigating Insurance Claims in Strata Properties
When to Involve a Broker: Navigating Insurance Claims in Strata Properties
If you own a strata property, understanding your insurance is crucial. Strata insurance is a specific type of cover that protects shared and common property under a strata title or body corporate arrangement. This can include everything from the building itself to shared driveways, gardens, pools, or car parks. - read more
Navigating State-Based Insurance Requirements for Strata Property Owners
Navigating State-Based Insurance Requirements for Strata Property Owners
Strata insurance is a crucial aspect for property owners across Australia. Owning a property within a strata scheme means you're not just responsible for your unit but also share responsibility for common areas, which requires adequate protection against potential risks. - read more
Key Factors That Affect Your Strata Insurance Premiums
Key Factors That Affect Your Strata Insurance Premiums
Strata insurance is a specialized form of coverage tailored for property owners living in multi-unit complexes. Understanding its intricacies can be crucial for ensuring that all aspects of shared ownership and communal property responsibilities are adequately protected. - read more
Decoding Strata Insurance: Key Terms and Perspectives
Decoding Strata Insurance: Key Terms and Perspectives
Strata insurance is a vital component of property ownership in Australia, particularly for those involved in apartment living or owning units within a shared building. It provides financial protection against various risks, ensuring that common areas, building structures, and shared amenities are covered in the event of damage or loss. This type of insurance is not just a safeguard for individual owners but a legal necessity, mandated by Australian law. - read more
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The amount you must pay out-of-pocket for expenses before your insurance company covers the remaining costs.