General Meeting – VIC
May 21, 2019There are three types of meetings in Victoria: The first annual general meeting Annual general meetings Special general meetings What are the obligations for the first AGM? The first AGM must be convened within six months of the registration of the plan. At this meeting
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Everything You Need To Know About Common Property
April 26, 2019Common property is the property within the scheme that is not within any owner’s lot. Ownership While there is no registered owner in the Titles Office for the common property, it is owned by the lot owners as tenants in common in shares proportionate to
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Conducting Business at a General Meeting
April 26, 2019Written notice of a meeting must be given to each committee member (including non-voting members). The notice must be given at least 7 days before the meeting or at least 2 days if all voting members agree in writing or at the last. For a
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Talking about A Resolution – Queensland
July 27, 2017We’re talking about a resolution – and the different types you will encounter as a body corporate committee. In Queensland, many body corporate decisions have to be made at a general meeting and, depending on the subject to be discussed, several different resolutions for
Read moreTalking About A Resolution – Victoria
July 27, 2017We’re talking about a resolution and there are three different types that you will encounter as part of an Owners Corporation committee. The resolutions are designed to ensure the maximum number of owners are aware of issues regarding their community and have their say.
Read moreTalking About A Resolution – NSW
July 27, 2017We’re talking about a resolution – and there are three different types you will encounter when on the committee of an Owners Corporation in New South Wales. These three are used under specific conditions. A general resolution requires a majority passing vote – that is
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Body Corporate By-Laws: An Introduction
January 23, 2014When living in close quarters with other people, a number of commonly accepted rules can help maintain order and harmony. In strata schemes, these rules are known as by-laws. What are body corporate by-laws? Body corporate by-laws are a set of rules which apply to a
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National Broadband Roll-out check-list:
September 3, 2013According to the Australian government, it is estimated that by mid 2016, more than six million homes and businesses will either be in the process of receiving, or already have access to NBN services. It’s all part of an initiative to prepare Australia’s telecommunications
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Submitting motions in strata
August 20, 2013Back to Basics: ‘Submitting motions in strata.’ At SSKB, we believe education is key when it comes to strata title living. We believe in assisting lot owners to ensure their strata experience is as positive and rewarding as possible. Part of this process is providing
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Proxy Voting
May 23, 2013If you are an owner within a strata-titled community, there’s a good chance you may be required to participate as a body-corporate committee member at some stage. This can be a rewarding, yet complex experience and it’s important to be fully aware of your
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Common Misconceptions of Strata Living – Part 7
April 11, 2013Welcome to part seven of a ten part series discussing the most commonly misunderstood issues related to strata living.
7. How to get repairs underway in your owners corporation (the following information refers to NSW legislation).
Common Misconceptions of Strata Living – Part 4
September 20, 2012Welcome to part four of a ten part series discussing the most commonly misunderstood issues related to strata living. 4. Who makes body corporate decisions?
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