Owners Corporation Levies 101 – NSW
One of the benefits of living in an Owners Corporation is that each Owner contributes to the future upkeep of the property. It is important as an Owner, to understand your Owners Corporation levies. In this article, we will share financial tips to help manage the financial responsibilities of your Owners Corporation. What are the […]
Body Corporate Levies 101 – QLD
One of the benefits of living in a Body Corporate is that each Owner contributes to the future upkeep of the property. It is important as an Owner, to understand your Body Corporate levies. In this article, we will share what makes up Body Corporate levies, how Sinking Funds and Administration Funds are financed, and […]
New Tenancy Laws for Queenslander’s – How will this affect Owners?
The new tenancy laws for Queenslander’s taking effect from October 1, 2022, will affect the way Bodies Corporate handle maintenance and by-law issues. The changes will be rolled out under Stage One of Queensland’s Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (HLA Act) to regulate rented properties across Queensland. The primary goal of the new regulations is […]
How to Live Harmoniously in a Strata Title
The current property market in Queensland has seen a growing increase in apartment living, with many of these buyers being new to Body Corporate. As an owner it is important to familiarise yourself with how to live harmoniously in a Body Corporate Community. A recent article in the Courier Mail shared some of the most […]
Rate Hike Set to Impact Brisbane Short-Term Accommodation Properties
The Brisbane City Council has warned property owners who list their homes on sites like Airbnb as short-term accommodation properties will be hit with a 50 per cent rates hike. Brisbane homeowners who list their properties as short-stay accommodation will be faced with two choices – return your home to the rental market or pay significantly higher […]
Buying into a Body Corporate – First Home Buyer Edition
By Abbie Riddell I have been living in the suburbs, about 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, for the past 2 years. While I was close to friends and family, I really missed being in the hustle and bustle of city life. Recently it became time for my husband and I to purchase a place […]
Everything You Need to Know About Water Damage in Strata
Storms are so common in Australia that we even came up with a season dedicated to them. While our clients with balconies get the pleasure of sitting outside during a storm. They can also bring something not so pleasant – water damage. Water damage can stem from a number of causes, not just rain. Unfortunately, […]
