Épisodes

  • Open Chat with Chris Sargeant
    Nov 25 2025

    On this episode of The Building Manager podcast, I interview Chris Sargeant, an experienced and well-versed expert in all things Building Management. Chris has written a number of papers to improve the industry and continues to be a voice to show what matters. We talk about potential conflicts of interest with Developers, unlicensed Body Corporate Managers and all things Building Manager related. Sit back and enjoy. If you would like to participate in the podcast, please reach out to me at mattozz908@gmail.com.

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    57 min
  • The Caretaking Agreement
    Sep 17 2025

    On this episode of The Building Manager podcast, I interview Hayley Gath, Senior Associate from Mathews Hunt Legal (MHL). MHL are exclusive to Bodies Corporate in Queensland. We talk about the Caretaking Agreement in brief, what it is, how can the agreement be amended and disputes arising between the Caretaker and Committees.

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    19 min
  • Quotations for a Body Corporate
    Aug 28 2025

    In today's episode, I interview Marty Campbell, Business Development Manager with Leisuretex Property Maintenance. We speak about quoting correctly, incorrectly, the roles of the Building Manager, Committee, Chairperson and Contractors.

    Thanks Marty for sharing your experience in the industry.

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    42 min
  • Seeking Finance for a Body Corporate
    Jun 30 2025

    In this episode of The Building Manager podcast, I interview Jason Triplett from Lannock Finance. Did you know that a Body Corporate can loan money to pay for maintenance, capital works and other common property expenses? It has to be better than raising a Special Levy, right? Jason talks about how to obtain finance for your building, some benefits, how to make repayments, pay the bills and much more.

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    40 min
  • Women in strata - it needs to be better
    May 20 2025

    I have a chat with Stephanie Toft, Founder and Director of True Strata on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Stef has over 12 years of strata experience and has opened her own business. We talk about women in business and in strata, working after having a new family, how the workplace needs to improve their policies for women in business.

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    1 h et 1 min
  • What's law got to do with it?
    May 6 2025

    In this episode of The Building Manager, I interview Peter Hunt from Mathews Hunt Legal (MHL). Peter and his team are experts in Body Corporate legislation and only deal with Bodies Corporate. We talk about by-laws, caretaking, disputes, changes to the Act and much more.

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    39 min
  • Under the tent with Adam Husband
    Apr 2 2025

    Adam Husband, qualified builder and structural engineer and I explore defects and safety in buildings. Adam works for SDX Engineering and has many years of experience managing buildings and dealing with old and new issues within them.

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    31 min
  • Let's be optimistic about living in strata
    Mar 10 2025

    I couldn't have asked anyone better than the Chief Optimistic Officer for the Centre of Optimism, Mr. Victor Perton, to have interviewed. Spread the word! Optimism for everyone.

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    1 h et 2 min