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What Is an Earth Stake – And Why Every Home and Unit Block Needs One

What Is an Earth Stake – And Why Every Home and Unit Block Needs One

by hlsswp | Mar 19, 2026 | Partner Post

When it comes to electrical safety, one small but essential component often goes unnoticed: the earth stake, also known as an earth electrode. Despite its simple appearance—a metal rod driven into the ground—it plays a critical role in keeping occupants and properties...
Building valuations and underinsurance – who carries the risk?

Building valuations and underinsurance – who carries the risk?

by hlsswp | Mar 19, 2026 | Partner Post

More so now than ever, strata properties are increasingly becoming at risk of underinsurance. With inflation and increasing costs of repairs because of labour and material shortages, ensuring you have adequate insurance in place is more important than ever. Any...
Does the Body Corporate have to provide its consent to a Lot Owner’s development application?

Does the Body Corporate have to provide its consent to a Lot Owner’s development application?

by hlsswp | Mar 19, 2026 | Adjudicators Orders

From time to time, particularly in complexes where there is a mixed us of lots, owners of certain lots may wish to lodge a development application with Council to seek Council approval to make changes to their lot. It is often at this time that owners will discover...
Are Your Smoke Alarms Up to Date? Queensland’s Deadline is Coming

Are Your Smoke Alarms Up to Date? Queensland’s Deadline is Coming

by hlsswp | Mar 19, 2026 | Strata Solve

The Queensland Government introduced updated smoke alarm legislation in January 2017, which has been phased in over three stages across ten years to give households ample time to comply. The final deadline for all properties to meet the new requirements is 1 January...
Is CCTV Footage Automatically a Body Corporate Record, or Does It Depend on the Circumstances?

Is CCTV Footage Automatically a Body Corporate Record, or Does It Depend on the Circumstances?

by hlsswp | Feb 19, 2026 | Strata Solve

This question comes up regularly. Until recently, the prevailing view was that CCTV recordings formed part of a body corporate’s official records. On that basis, they were generally available for inspection by those legally entitled to access body corporate records. A...
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