Contrary to what a lot of others have felt, I think my Strata experience was very positive. I was on the council in 2006 as the Treasurer. I felt I learnt a lot about negotiating with people, micro-politics (in a positive light), and together we increased our overall property value.

I think a lot had to do with the great people on the Council. Most members pulled their own weight and we got things done. Also, we kept things lighthearted, had good food at our meetings, and stuck to the agenda. People like short meetings.