Safety concerns regarding cladding in apartment buildings have come into sharp focus over the past few years. To quickly bring you up to speed, on the 1st October 2018 the Queensland State government brought in legislation to tackle the cladding …
We have all read about ‘apathy in bodies corporate’ and its consequences. Failure to attend meetings is most often cited as a symptom of apathy and invariably attributed to a ‘lack of interest’. That is, however, perhaps an unfair reflection …
This information in this article is relevant to all schemes in Queensland registered under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCMA) and any of the 5 regulation modules.
The BCCMA provides for the establishment and administration of community …
Buying a new property is quite possibly the biggest monetary investment you will ever make, so it’s important to get it right. After all, you don’t want that emotional thrill to turn into a painful financial lesson! So what are …
The Queensland Government recently announced policy changes to rental laws that will amend the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. The proposed changes follow consultation with various stakeholders and will affect property managers including strata Body Corporates.
In terms …
You have invested in property, so you’re naturally going to want to maximise its value. There are number of things you can do yourself, including renovations, provided your strategies meet strata by-laws.
Building Managers and Bodies Corporate also understand the …
You’re not happy. The entrance light to your unit is on the blink and the swimming pool pump doesn’t seem to be working properly. Now what? Relax … your trusted Building Manager is probably on the case already and will …
Too often we read about the costly and sometimes tragic consequences around the issue of smoke alarms. The simple fact is, alarms need to be tested on a regular basis, replaced when required, and never disengaged – regardless of how …