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How Can a Body Corporate Manage Limited Parking Spaces?
Many schemes only have a limited number of visitor parking spaces, and often...
Pet of the Month – Winners Announced
So many pet pics – so little time! Before we announce the winner of Pet of the...
Risking it All With an Unlicensed Contractor
A recent conviction at the Brisbane Magistrate’s Court has been a wake up call...
The Body Corporate wants access to my unit – do I have to provide access?
Short answer – – Yes, in some instances you must Where a body corporate is...
Private Eyes are Watching You!
Can a body corporate install cameras on the common property and who has a...
Building valuations and underinsurance – who carries the risk?
More so now than ever, strata properties are increasingly becoming at risk of...
Are Muzzles An Automatic Requirement For “Some Breeds”?
Continuing on with our love of pets this month – a question which sometimes...
Concrete Cancer and Duty of Care
It is often surprising for our Committees to learn that aside from legislative...
Hot Water Matters
The colder months are creeping up which means your hot water system will be...
Is A Committee Of One A Valid Committee?
Owners may be aware that the body corporate is required to have at least three...
Friends, Romans And Fellow Lot Owners – Lend Me Your Ears
Body Corporate Committees are often run by busy individuals volunteering their...
Parking, Pets and Parties
For owners, Committees and body corporate managers – the Unholy Trinity –...
How To Restore Paintwork After Water Damage
Water damage continues to be a huge topic of conversation so this...
Is The Grass Always Greener?
In recent case Harpullia [2022] QBCCMCmr 473 (22 December 2022), the body...
Upcoming Changes to Body Corporate Legislation Queensland
Following the 2022 Housing Summit, the Attorney-General and Minister for...
Rising Concerns of Underinsurance
This month, CHU Underwriting Agencies highlights the rising concern...
Are your Glass Balustrades fit for purpose?
This month, Express Glass, help us to understand how to ensure the glass...
Electronic Vehicles and Strata
This month, Hum Energy, help us to understand the pros and cons of housing...
How Can You Prepare for Queensland Storm Season
This month, we have partnered with Solutions in Engineering to share some...
Dear Strata Solve
Welcome to our exclusive column by Chris Irons, Dear Strata Solve, untangling...
Changes to the Queensland Tenancy Laws – Maintenance
As part of the October 2022 changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming...
The Importance of Correct Resolution Types
What is a resolution type and what may happen if the incorrect one is used?...
Electrical Safety During Storms
With recent warnings advising that this storm season could be even more...
Your Guide to the Trending Strata Colours of the 2020s
This month, Higgins, help us to understand the popular paint colours in strata...
How will the new changes to the Queensland Tenancy Laws affect my Body Corporate?
New changes to the Queensland Residential Tenancies and Room Accommodation Act...
Dear Strata Solve
Welcome to our exclusive column by Chris Irons, Dear Strata Solve, untangling...
Water Metering
With the cost of living rising, daily water consumption is no exception. This...
Appropriating Common Property for Exclusive Use
Can a lot owner make an improvement to the common area for their exclusive...
Is Your Common Property Free From Hazards?
Have you been spending more time at home recently? This month Solutions in...
Dear Strata Solve
Welcome to our exclusive column by Chris Irons, Dear Strata Solve, untangling...
Embedded Networks and the Current Energy Market
Introducing our newest Partner, HUM Engery, helping us to understand the...
Property Damage, Is the Body Corporate Liable for Rectification?
When does the Body Corporate become liable for the rectification of damage to...
Airbnb in Strata Communities
Airbnb and short term letting continues to be one of the more topical and...
Insurance Claim Delays
Why is my Insurance Claim taking so long to finalise? This is a question being...
What Makes an Application Frivolous, Vexatious, Misconceived and Without Substance?
Do you knowwhat makes an adjudication application, or more importantly what...
3 Impressive Strata Projects to Inspire Your Next Look
Are you planning your next building refresh? This month Higgins share some of...
Catastrophe Events and Their Impacts on the Insurance Industry
We understand that the past few months have not been easy for most. This...
Dear Strata Solve
Welcome to our exclusive column by Chris Irons, Dear Strata Solve, untangling...
Are You Experiencing Mould In Your Unit?
Given the excessive amount of rain that has been experienced in South East...
Dear Strata Solve
Welcome to our exclusive column by Chris Irons, Dear Strata Solve, untangling...
Pets in Body Corporate
Under most circumstances, housing pets requires prior approval from the Body...
Community Switchboards: Why it’s Important to Test Them Regularly
Do you know when your electrical switchboard was tested last? This month Fully...
The Value of a Strata Manager
We understand that insurance can be complex, and your strata manager is here...
Penalty Interest on Overdue Levies Set to Commence
In response to the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland...
Procedures for Calling an Extraordinary General Meeting
Do you know the process of calling an EGM or when calling this type of meeting...
Dear Strata Solve
Welcome to our exclusive column by Chris Irons, Dear Strata Solve, untangling...
Easy Window Maintenance Tips from The Experts
Did you know that your windows require maintenance? This month Express Glass...
The Danger of Asbestos
Are you aware of Asbestos at your property? This month, Solutions In...
A Timely Reminder Regarding Insurance
The recent heavy rain and flooding throughout South East Queensland is likely...
Seeking Permission to Make an Improvement to Common Property
Does a lot owner have to seek permission from the Body Corporate to make an...
Dear Strata Solve
Welcome to our exclusive column by Chris Irons, Dear Strata Solve, untangling...
Post Flood Effects
In the past few weeks, South East QLD has been drenched with onslaughts of...
Building Defects Can Be Deadly
This month, CHU Underwriting Agencies share the importance of a well...
Dear Strata Solve
We are excited to announce Chris Irons' new exclusive column, Dear Strata...
Ruling A Motion Out Of Order
Can the Chairperson of a meeting rule a motion out of order? If so, what are...
5 Strata Management Solutions To Keep Owners And Residents Happy
This month, Higgins have provided 5 tips on how to ensure you live in a...
The Corporate Centre Leads the Way with Shared Solar, Providing 38 Commercial Office Spaces with Own Supply of Renewable Electricity
This month, we have partnered with LPE to share their industry first renewable...
Doormats on Common Property
What's in a doormat? This month we explore a recent order where the Body...
Smoking on Balconies………..a landmark decision
As you may have seen on the news and in announcements being made across the...
Removing Committee Members
This month the Body Corporate Commissioner explores some options a Body...
Electrical Safety Compliance – Do you know your responsibilities?
This month, we have partnered with Fully Wire Electrical to clarify some...
Strata Insurance Explained: Owners’ Questions Answered.
This month, we have partnered with Strata Community Insurance to answer some...
7 Tips to Help You Save Money on Electricity During Summer
This month, we have partnered with LPE to share some helpful tips on how to...
Revisiting the Amendments
This month the Body Corporate Commissioner revisits a few of the key changes...
Who is Responsible for Fencing?
Do you know who is responsible for the fencing at your property? Is it the...
Who is Responsible for my Balcony, is it Common Property?
This month, we have partnered with Solutions in Engineering to answer one of...
Spontaneous Exploding Glass
This month we have partnered with Express Glass to explain the dangers of...
Getting To Know Your Community Management Statement
This month the Body Corporate Commissioner explains in detail, what a...
Improvement to Common Property
Can a lot owner make an improvement to common property that will only benefit...
Know Your Neighbours
This month, Draincare have outlined the benefits of knowing your neighbours...
Power to Enter a Lot
Can a lot owner refuse access to their lot to a contractor, engaged by the...
Building Format Plan Maintenance
The Body Corporate Commissioner defines the maintenance responsibilities for...
Standard Format Plan Maintenance
The Body Corporate Commissioner defines the maintenance responsibilities for...
Shared Solar For Apartments & Townhouses
This month we have partnered with LPE to help you better understand solar...
La Niña: Strata Risks and How to Minimise Them
It's no secret that storm season has begun, so this month we have partnered...
Safety and Fire Compliance
We have partnered with Solutions in Engineering to provide some insight and...
Paint Colours to Avoid When Preparing for Strata Building Paintwork
We have partnered with Higgins Coatings to provide some insight on what...
Smoking in Community Titles Schemes
The Body Corporate Commissioner explores one of the most common concerns...
Who Can Access the Body Corporate Roll?
Is the Body Corporate required to provide owners contact details when...
Construction at Neighbouring Properties
Suppose you are aware of construction in your neighbourhood. In that case,...
Declaratory Orders – Out of Time Annual General Meetings
The Body Corporate Commissioner explores the necessity of applying for a...
Changing the Appearance of the Lot
Changing the appearance of a lot – does changing tiles on a balcony need Body...
Water Isolation Valves
We have partnered with Draincare to provide some important information about...
The Importance of Maintaining Your Property
The recent catastrophic collapse of Champlain Towers in Miami, Florida should...
Accessing Body Corporate Records – FAQs
Read about some of the most frequently asked questions to come across the...
Rejecting General Meeting Votes
Can votes be rejected, by the Chairperson, after the close of the meeting? The...
Strata Tax Chat
Our sponsor's at Kelly + Partners have shared their exclusive conversation...
Non-Budgeted Sinking Fund Expenditure
If there is no “line item” in the Sinking Fund Budget for expenditure, can the...
Tips & Hints on How to Reduce Your Electricity Bills
We have partnered with LPE to provide you with some helpful tips & hints...
Maintenance Versus Improvements
Bodies corporate embarking on works to common property may assume that if...
Smoke Alarm Tips & FAQ’s
We have partnered with Fully Wired Electrical to provide you with some helpful...
Rectification of Property Damage
Section 281 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 allows for...
Body Corporate Committees
There are several other changes for body corporate committees to be aware of...
What To Do When Your Building Has Been Inundated With Water
Strata Community Insurance have created a simple 4 step process to help in...
Lot Owner Improvements
Renovating property seems to have become an increasingly popular trend over...
Maintenance to Vegetation Within A Lot
Section 160 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 –...
Regulation Changes to General Meetings
With the rollout of regulation changes this month, there have also been a...
Pets, pets, pets. What’s reasonable?
As a Strata Community Manager, one of the most regular application forms...
Should committee meetings be recorded?
Jason Carlson is a partner of Grace Lawyers. Here, he discusses whether...
Up to date with fire safety?
Under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 all buildings have annual fire...