Body Corporate Roles and Responsibilities You Need to Know – QLD
Every Owner of a lot in a community titles scheme is automatically a member of the Body Corporate. The Committee is made up of volunteer Owners/Representatives from the Body Corporate. The Body Corporate Legislatively, Bodies Corporate performs a limited purpose. They must: Administer the common property and the Body Corporate assets for the benefit of […]
What is a Body Corporate Sinking Fund? – QLD
When it comes to sinking funds, we have heard it all. From “why do I need a sinking fund, my building isn’t sinking” and I guess you can imagine the rest! If we weren’t in the Strata industry, chances are we would have thought similar things. In this article we will share all you need […]
What is a Capital Works Fund? – NSW
If you live in an Owners Corporation in New South Wales, your scheme will be required to have a Capital Works Fund. The money in a Capital Works Fund can be spent on several different things such as: major painting to common property; basement car park marking; repair concrete roadways and driveways; replacement motor to […]
Making Strata Living Simple With the SSKB App
At SSKB we understand that our committee members and lot owners have busy lives. At SSKB we have a solution for you, we made strata living simple with the SSKB app giving you all of your strata needs at the swipe of a thumb. What can committee members access on the app? Many committee members […]
Communicate Before You Renovate – VIC
The property industry in Australia has become so popular and competitive this year with property prices increasing in all states. For this reason, many are choosing to renovate project buildings rather than build new or buy ready to move in properties. However, in Strata communities approvals may need to be granted before you commence. If […]
Census – What your Body Corporate needs to know
Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and household in Australia. The Census form asks questions such as age, country of birth, religion, ancestry, language used at home, work and education. The next Census is Tuesday 10 August 2021. Below we have shared some information for Bodies Corporate and what they […]
Things to Consider When Investing in Strata
An increasing number of people are buying into strata titles across the east coast of Australia. With the first homeowner grants available for new homes, many people are choosing to invest in strata communities with many new developments continuing to pop up. At SSKB we have put together a list of important topics to review and research when buying into strata. 1. Review the Financials […]
Sharing is Caring – Strata Edition
By Abbie Wilson My parents tell me that when I was born, my brother had a hard time adjusting to no longer being an only child. All of a sudden he could no longer use his toys without interruption, whenever he wanted to, and however he pleased. As parents need to do, ours implemented some […]
What Are the Positives of Strata Living?
By Abbie Wilson. Strata living is becoming increasing popular throughout Australia. For those who have not had the pleasure of living in a strata property, we have created this article to let you know some of the main benefits of living in strata. I had the pleasure of living in my first strata property 3 […]
Noise in Strata
Everyone has the right to the quiet enjoyment of their home. But what if your neighbour‘s enjoyment isn’t quiet? What if it is loud, ongoing and intrusive? The issue of noisy neighbours is one experienced everywhere, but in close living arrangements such as strata living, the impact is exacerbated. Common noise complaints in strata schemes include […]
