Storm Damage – Who is Responsible? (QLD)
For many Australians on the east coast of Australia, summer means storm season. “Storm season in Australia is from September to March each year – but severe weather and storms can strike at any time.” – Collective Insurance Brokers (CIB) With October and November already having seen plenty of rain and thunderstorms and the odd tornado, we thought […]
Victorian Strata Legislation Changes – What You Need to Know
Changes to the Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendment Act 2021 will come into effect on 1 December 2021. The amendments aim to improve on existing legislation and make life as a lot owner easier by introducing clearer guidelines for Owners Corporations. Reclassification of Owners Corporations into Tiers One major amendment is the reclassification of […]
Is Your Body Corporate Compliant with the Queensland Smoke Alarm Legislation?
The changes to the Queensland smoke alarm legislation outlined a number of key compliance dates and the next on come into effect from 1 January 2022 for dwellings that are leased or sold. Is your Body Corporate confident that Lot Owners have met their legislative requirements? The legislation specifies that all Queensland dwellings, leased or […]
Strategic Planning for Your Strata Community
Are you one of those people that never goes grocery shopping without a list? Do you take the extra time to plan your meals for the week and list all the ingredients you need before heading to the supermarket? If you don’t have a plan, you may end up wandering the aisles aimlessly trying to […]
Common Misconceptions of Strata Living
For those who have not previously lived in a Strata complex, it can be hard to know what is true and what are myths when it comes to Strata living. In this article we will unpack three common misconceptions when it comes to Strata living. The first misconception we will discuss is the allocation of fees collected by the […]
Diving into Pool Safety
If your Strata community has a swimming pool, it is a pretty sure bet that your place will be a favourite destination for friends and families this summer. But is your pool safety up to standard? With Summer just around the corner, it is important to be pool wise for everyone’s safety. In this article, we have discussed our top […]
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. […]
Renovating Apartments in Owners Corporations – NSW
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 […]
Communicate Before You Renovate – Queensland
The property industry in Queensland has become so popular and competitive this year with many people moving from interstate. 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 you […]