Guide 8 June 2026
Managing a Multi-Building Complex? Run It All From One Account
Managing several buildings from one login — how to keep each building's residents, jobs and documents separate while seeing the whole portfolio.
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Guide 3 July 2026
Building Inspections on Your Phone: Templates, Photos & PDF Reports
Run building inspections from a phone: reusable templates, a photo against every item, and a branded report generated before you leave the site.
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Industry 28 June 2026
Incident Management for Strata & Building Managers
How to record incidents in a strata building so the paper trail holds up: what to capture at the scene, who to notify, and what to keep.
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Guide 23 June 2026
Parcel & Package Management for Apartment Buildings
Parcel management for apartment buildings: logging deliveries, notifying residents automatically, and clearing the parcel room without a spreadsheet.
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Guide 18 June 2026
Fixed Time-Block Bookings: Give Residents Clean Amenity Slots
Fixed time-block bookings stop the drip of half-hour amenity clashes. How to set block lengths, daily limits and bonds for a shared facility.
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Guide 13 June 2026
Self-Serve Key Checkout: Let Contractors Take Keys When They Sign In
Let contractors check out the keys they need at sign-in, against a signature, so the building manager isn't the bottleneck for every site visit.
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Industry 9 June 2026
If You're Paying for Software, It Should Keep Getting Better
A software subscription should mean regular improvements, not a product that sits still. Here's how ComtyLink keeps evolving and stays transparent about every change.
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Guide 16 April 2026
Strata Committee Management Software: A Practical Guide for Committee Members
Choosing building management software as a strata committee member? Here's what to look for, what questions to ask, and how the right platform saves your building time and money.
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Guide 13 April 2026
QR Code Maintenance Reporting for Strata Buildings (No App Needed)
Residents scan a QR code in the lobby and report the issue in under a minute — no app, no login, no account. How QR maintenance reporting works in Australian strata buildings, and what it costs.
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Guide 7 April 2026
Strata Maintenance Management Software: Checklist + Costs
How maintenance requests, work orders and contractor coordination should work in strata: a 7-feature checklist, plus annual costs for 30 to 200 units.
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Guide 4 April 2026
Contractor Management Guide for Building Managers
How to effectively manage contractors in your building. From selection and compliance to work orders and performance tracking.
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Guide 31 March 2026
Contractor Sign-In vs Inductions: Why Buildings Need Both
Sign-in tracks who enters your building. Inductions ensure they're safe to work there. Learn why Australian buildings need both and how to manage them digitally.
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Guide 31 March 2026
How to Switch from MYBOS to ComtyLink: Migration Guide (2026)
Thinking about switching from MYBOS? ComtyLink offers free data migration, transparent pricing at $1/unit/month and every feature included, from contractor inductions to NFC key tracking.
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Tips 28 March 2026
Effective Resident Communication: A Guide for Building Managers
Master the art of resident communication. Learn best practices for notices, updates, complaints handling, and building a positive community relationship.
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Tips 24 March 2026
The New Digital Notice Board: AI Writing and Scheduled Notices
ComtyLink's redesigned notice board lets building managers draft professional notices with AI and schedule them in advance. Here's what changed and why it matters.
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Tips 21 March 2026
Going Paperless: Digital Transformation for Building Management
How to transition your building management from paper-based systems to digital. Reduce admin time, improve accuracy, and work from anywhere.
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Industry 17 March 2026
AI Built Into Building Management: Stop Tab-Switching to ChatGPT
Building managers are wasting time copy-pasting between ChatGPT and their tools. See how built-in AI in building management software saves hours every week.
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Guide 14 March 2026
Building Key Management: How to Track Every Key and Who Has It
Stop losing track of building keys. How to run a key register, set check-out rules for each type of key, and use NFC tags so every movement is logged automatically.
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Guide 10 March 2026
NFC Key Tracking for Buildings: $2 Tags and Your Phone
Track who holds every building access key: tap a $2 NFC tag with your phone to check keys in and out. No $2,000 key cabinet, set up in an afternoon.
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Guide 7 March 2026
Strata Management Software Australia: 2026 Buyer's Guide
8 essential features, 4 pricing models compared, state-by-state strata laws and a 6-step way to choose strata management software in Australia.
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Tips 3 March 2026
Why Video Upload Changes Everything for Maintenance Reporting
Some building issues can't be captured in a photo. Learn how video upload for maintenance requests and work orders helps building managers document problems accurately.
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Tips 28 February 2026
How to Reduce Maintenance Response Time in Your Building (Practical Guide)
Slow maintenance response times are the #1 complaint residents have about building management. Here are 8 proven strategies to cut response times, reduce costs, and improve resident satisfaction.
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Tips 21 February 2026
7 Signs Your Building Needs Better Management Software (2026)
Is your current building management system holding you back? Learn the warning signs that indicate it's time to upgrade your building management software — and what to look for instead.
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Guide 14 February 2026
Building Inspection Checklist for Australian Properties (2026 Guide)
A practical building inspection checklist for Australian apartment and strata properties — what to check, how often, and what to record as evidence.
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Industry 12 February 2026
How AI Helps Building Managers Write Better Maintenance Reports
Discover how built-in AI in building management apps helps managers write clear issue descriptions, saving time and improving communication with contractors.
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Tips 10 February 2026
Why Building Managers Need a Mobile App That Works Offline
Building managers are always on the move. Learn why a mobile app with offline capability is essential for managing apartments, inspections, and maintenance.
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Guide 9 February 2026
QR Codes for Apartment Maintenance Reporting: Costs and Setup
What it takes to put QR maintenance reporting into an apartment building — where to place the posters, what residents see, what it costs, and how requests reach the building manager.
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