3 Questions & Answers About Water Leak Responsibility in Queensland
In periods of heavy rain (which we often experience throughout Queensland), water often finds a way to cause a nuisance inside as well as outside. For Owners, Committees, Building Managers and Body Corporate Managers, this creates the need for some thorough investigation and a hard look at the QLD Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997. In basic terms, the Body Corporate […]
10 Point Health Check for Your Community
How healthy is your Strata community? Just like having a healthy diet and exercise in your personal life is important, maintaining a healthy Strata community is essential for the continued wellbeing of your investment. How well is your community managing? Work Health and Safety: Is your Strata community meeting itsobligations under the revised legislation? At SSKB we understand […]
Spotlight on the West Village Community
If you are located in the Brisbane area, chances are you have heard of or have visited West Village. Located in West End, West Village is a new global neighbourhood like nothing else. The development has been inspired by the character of West End and integrates green spaces merged with relaxed urban culture. We sat down with Jason Thomas, Chairperson of West […]
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 […]
Vote Outside of The Committee With The SSKB App
How do you complete a vote outside of the Committee? Rather than searching through your emails, printing and scanning, clients of SSKB can VOC on the SSKB app. We believe being a committee member should be easy, and with SSKB it is. The SSKB App provides you with all the information you need at the swipe […]
The Best App in Strata
I’m sure you would have heard 100 times from a variety of businesses that they have had to change the way they operated due to the challenges presented by the pandemic. Many businesses are referring to this as the ‘new normal’. While you may have heard this 100 times, it is true. Businesses have had to adapt to lockdowns, travel […]
By-laws in Queensland – What You Need to Know
While a Body Corporate may be efficient in ensuring the by-laws for their scheme are current and up to date, it doesn’t always mean residents are aware of these by-laws and are following them correctly. In this article we have listed some frequently asked questions when it comes to by-laws. First, let’s take a closer look at what by-laws are […]
Does Your Strata Scheme Have a Plan for the Future?
One of the benefits of living in a Body Corporate/Owners Corporation is that everyone contributes to the future upkeep of the property. This is managed by a regular payment of contributions. In Queensland, it is called a Sinking Fund; In New South Wales, it is called a Capital Works Fund; In Victoria, it is called a Maintenance […]
About the SSKB app
The SSKB app was created to ensure our clients have access to everything strata at the swipe of a thumb. With the app being rolled out for a few months now, we wanted to share some of the feedback that we have received. We have had some great feedback from committee members about the app […]
