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QLD: The Body Corporate, BC Committee and BC Manager

Confused about what constitutes a ‘Body Corporate’ and what the roles of a Body Corporate Committee and a Body Corporate Manager are?

Let’s explain it.

The Body Corporate

A Body Corporate is formed when subdivided land is registered in order …

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Body Corporate Committee

QLD: How to nominate to a Body Corporate Committee

Did you know that a Body Corporate must elect a Committee at the Annual General Meeting each year?  It is a legal requirement, and there’s a process which must be followed.

As a unit owner, joining the Committee is a …

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Strata Title in QLD

Even though it’s practised in countries all over the world today, the concept of strata title as a property ownership structure started right here in Australia back in 1961.

A novel concept at the time, the strata title was different …

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Body Corporate Committee Owner Strata scheme

Welcome to the World of Online Voting

Strata Vote would like to welcome Tower Body Corporate Administration, as well as their owners and Committee Members to the world of Online Voting.

Any owner or Committee Member who travels regularly or lives overseas understands the inconvenience and delay …

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Owner Residential

Your Body Corporate and Pets QLD

Questions about pets in strata schemes are a common concern. In fact, we receive enquiries about this nearly every week from people asking ‘can we have a pet in our apartment?’

Body Corporate and Pets QLD

One concerned (soon to …

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Fire safety

All you need to know about Fire Compliance, Qld

Are you aware if your Scheme is compliant with Queensland’s fire safety rules?  We all need peace of mind that our lives and property are safe from the risk of fire.

We’ve outlined here the regulations and your Body Corporate’s …

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Administrative Fund vs Sinking Fund?

Many owners are confused about Body Corporate Funds – particularly the difference between the Administrative Fund and the Sinking Fund, and what they’re used for.

As an owner within a body corporate scheme, it is important that you to understand …

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Financial Funds and Levies Maintenance Strata scheme

6 Ways to Save Money on Your Strata Insurance

6  key points to assist you and your Body Corporate to get the best possible terms out of your insurer.

Make sure the grass is always greenerA key thing that potential Insurers look for is properties that are maintained regularly.…