6 Tips To Consider Before Purchasing A Pet In Strata-QLD
So, you’re planning on purchasing a beautiful new pet. The idea of being able to live with a furry friend is an exciting prospect. However, no matter what type of animal it is, be it a dog, cat, bird, if you are living in a Body Corporate property, you will be subject to an approval […]
5 Tips To Know Before Renovating Your Strata Apartment- QLD
So, you’re planning to renovate and transform your humble abode? Renovating your Strata apartment requires a clear plan. Before you start, have you checked what approvals you need to carry out renovations to your Lot? We understand Owners in Community Titles Schemes are not immune to the lure of improving the value of their property […]
6 Ways To Promote Harmonious Strata Living- VIC
The current property market in Victoria has seen expediential growth in apartment living, with many of these buyers being new to an Owners Corporation. In Australia, apartments now account for nearly one third (30.9 per cent) of the increase in private dwellings since 2016 (ABS, 2021). Considering this, as an Owner it is important to […]
6 Ways To Promote Harmonious Strata Living- QLD
The current property market in Queensland has seen expediential growth in apartment living, with many of these buyers being new to Body Corporate. In Australia, apartments now account for nearly one third (30.9 per cent) of the increase in private dwellings since 2016 (ABS, 2021). Considering this, as an Owner it is important to familiarise […]
A Guide to Body Corporate Insurance – QLD
Body Corporate Insurance in Queensland can be complicated, leaving many Owners unclear about what the Body Corporate’s responsibility is, what is covered by the Body Corporate and what must be covered by individual Owners. In this article we will guide you through the different types of insurance and how they might apply to you. How […]
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 […]
Committee Meetings 101 – QLD
Effective Committee Meetings are essential to the successful running of your Body Corporate and ensuring that your scheme is running in accordance with its legislative obligations. Being prepared and efficient can make all the difference to your Body Corporate Committee Meetings and ensure your meeting is a successful one. In this article, our SSKB Community […]
Body Corporate By-laws 101 – QLD
One of the primary functions of the Body Corporate is to regulate the use of the lots and Common Property within the scheme, for the benefit of all lot owners. The Body Corporate does this by establishing and enforcing by-laws. It is important that all parties involved understand their by-laws and the procedures and applications […]
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 […]