Smarter, greener living with environmental management

Discover how managing environmental matters transforms strata properties into healthier, more cost-effective, and appealing places to live.

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Tenants today are looking for more than just a roof over their heads. They want comfort, value, and lifestyle benefits that align with modern expectations around sustainability and health. Environmental management, also called environmental control, plays a key role in achieving that, especially in strata properties where shared spaces and facilities can be managed for efficiency and long-term value. By adopting smart, environmentally focused strategies, strata property owners can offer tenants better comfort, lower living costs, cleaner surroundings, and appealing lifestyle amenities. These enhancements don’t just make life better for current residents—they make your property more competitive in a crowded rental market.

How environmental management can make strata properties attractive to tenants

Everyday comfort

Environmental management contributes to this in several ways—firstly, through improved air quality. Clean air can be achieved by reducing pollutants in common areas, ensuring ventilation systems are well-maintained, and using low-emission materials throughout the building. Thermal comfort is also enhanced when strata buildings are designed or retrofitted to improve insulation, reduce heat loss, and incorporate natural cooling features, making internal temperatures more consistent without the need to overuse heating or cooling systems. Bringing in more natural light through well-placed windows, skylights, or reflective surfaces also brightens up interiors and reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day.

Lower living costs

Environmental control can directly reduce tenant expenses by improving the overall efficiency of utilities within the building. Properties that invest in energy-efficient systems—like solar panels, low-flow water fittings, and water-saving landscaping—help tenants save on energy and water bills. Upgrading to LED lighting and installing modern, efficient appliances in communal areas ensures that less electricity is used over time, while sensor-based systems in hallways and garages help minimise waste. Many environmentally managed strata buildings also implement shared utility strategies that let residents benefit from group-wide efficiencies—keeping costs lower across the board while still maintaining comfort and convenience.

Cleaner and healthier spaces

Shared spaces in strata properties reflect directly on tenant satisfaction, and when those areas are clean, hygienic, and well-organised, residents are more likely to take pride in their environment. Environmental control introduces clear and effective waste and recycling systems, making it easier for tenants to sort their rubbish, reduce contamination, and maintain tidier shared areas. It also encourages using pesticide-free landscaping and garden maintenance practices, which create safer environments for children and pets. Some buildings go further with community gardens—initiatives that not only reduce landfill waste but also promote social connection and give tenants a chance to contribute positively to their surroundings.

Modern, tenant-friendly features

Strata properties that support sustainable lifestyles are increasingly appealing to renters looking for modern conveniences with an eco-conscious edge. Installing EV charging stations reflects a forward-thinking mindset and makes the property more attractive to electric vehicle owners, especially as EV adoption continues to rise in Australia. Secure bicycle storage is another simple feature that speaks volumes to potential tenants, supporting low-emission transport options and encouraging healthier daily habits. Even digital features, like real-time energy monitoring tools, allow tenants to take control of their consumption and better understand their impact, making them more likely to choose a property for sustainable living.

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Accord—keeping strata properties eco-friendly

For strata owners, implementing environmental control isn’t just about ticking a green box—it’s about delivering value that modern tenants are actively seeking. From greater comfort and lower bills to smarter facilities and healthier spaces, these upgrades make your property more marketable and future-ready. If you’re managing a strata complex and want to improve both appeal and efficiency, investing in environmental strategies is a smart step forward.

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What our clients say

“I have dealt with several different property services providers over the last 20 years, but have never come across anyone quite like Accord Property Services. They have been looking after the commercial cleaning and maintenance of our office in Newcastle for many years now. The team from Sydney are professional and very friendly. I have found the local staff to be extremely flexible, reliable and meticulous with their work.”

“We have built a strong relationship with Accord Property Services since 2008. They service our four properties across New South Wales and Victoria. In the years of dealing with Accord we have found their services to be exemplary and easy to manage, regardless of the locations.”

“Having been involved with the company at various levels from dealing with their cleaners and technicians through to direct contact with their Operations Manager and Directors, I can recommend their services as always being ethical, performance and outcome driven and value for money.”

From our first meeting, we knew that we were in the hands of confident, capable, customer centred professionals. We engaged Accord to provide Building Management and Cleaning Services for a multiple building complex. They have worked very closely with the Strata Committee and the Strata Management company to ensure there is synergy in communication and activity. On taking up the contract they stepped into a minefield of issues that needed to be resolved and worked through these confidently and professionally. The managers regularly check in to ensure that they are delivering on their promise and regularly ask for feedback on their performance and solicit comments on anything they can do better. I have no hesitation in recommending the management and team at Accord and look forward to a long and productive term with them.

Accord property services provide Sevana apartments Lane Cove with excellent cleaning services all year. Accord cleaners are hard-working, have a professional attitude to their work and are responsive to any issues arising throughout their shift. The cleaners show excellent teamwork and keenness in doing a quality job. The cleaners are very respectful to residents at all times and attend to all requests that may arise. The quality of their work and professional attitude reflects back to Accord Property Services high standards.

If you are a strata owner struggling with an underperformed building manager and or cleaner and is thinking of making a change, please consider Accord. They are efficient, professional, innovative and can quickly fix your headache. Highly recommended.

Always a pleasure dealing with the Accord staff - Professional & Helpful. 100% would recommend their service.

FAQs

What is environmental control?

Environmental control refers to the systems and processes used to reduce the impact of human activities on the environment. For strata properties, it includes strategic improvements to energy, waste, water, and air quality to create more sustainable and desirable living environments.

What are the four main types of environmental control?

They include environmental impact assessment, resource conservation, pollution control, and ecological restoration. These categories help guide both long-term planning and everyday operations within strata environments aiming for improved sustainability.

What is an example of environmental control?

Upgrading to sensor-activated LED lighting in common areas is a practical example. It reduces energy usage, lowers costs, and contributes to more responsible strata resource management.