Negative Gearing Changes: What Tweed and Northern Rivers Strata Committees Need to Know
Published by SSKB Strata Management | Trusted strata management across Northern NSW The 2026–27 Federal Budget’s changes to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax have generated significant national commentary — almost all of it focused on Sydney and the major capital city apartment markets. But for strata committees managing buildings in the Tweed, Byron Bay, and the […]
Smoke Alarm Compliance: What Owners and Strata Communities Need to Know
Why Smoke Alarm Compliance Remains Essential Smoke alarms are one of the most important safety devices in any residential property. They provide early warning of fire, helping occupants respond quickly and potentially saving lives. For apartment owners, landlords, tenants and strata communities, maintaining compliant and operational smoke alarms is an important part of overall building safety. While legislation and […]
Smoke Alarm Legislation Changes in Australia: What Strata Communities Need to Know Before 2027
Key Facts What Are the New Smoke Alarm Laws in Queensland? Queensland is approaching the final stage of its statewide smoke alarm reforms, with all homes required to comply by 1 January 2027. The legislation applies to houses, units, townhouses, and apartments — including lots within strata and community title schemes. Under the legislation, smoke alarms must: For many […]
Is Your Owners Corporation Maintenance Fund Ready for Rising Construction Costs?
Published by SSKB Strata Management | Trusted Owners Corporation management across Victoria Construction costs are rising. Materials are more expensive. Labour is harder to secure. And the 2026–27 Federal Budget has confirmed these pressures are not easing anytime soon. For Victorian Owners Corporation committees, this creates a specific and urgent risk: a maintenance plan built on pre-inflation […]
Negative Gearing Changes: What Queensland’s Investor-Heavy Strata Buildings Need to Know
Published by SSKB Strata Management | Queensland’s trusted Body Corporate management experts Queensland has one of the highest concentrations of investor-owned strata property in Australia. Investors currently account for more than 40% of Queensland property finance commitments — and in suburbs like Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Southport, and South Brisbane, that proportion is significantly higher. These are Body Corporate buildings […]
Financial expertise you can trust
A high-functioning body corporate requires more than just a capable manager, it requires strong financial expertise, structured processes, and meticulous oversight. At SSKB, our dedicated Client Financials Team works alongside your Community Manager to ensure your scheme’s finances are managed with precision, transparency, and professionalism. With extensive experience in strata-specific matters as well as corporate […]
How to spot red flags in your strata financials.
Buying into a strata property is more than just buying your dream apartment, it’s also buying into a shared financial system. While many tend to focus on the apartment itself, the financial health of the strata scheme plays a huge role in protecting the long-term value of the property. While it may be intimidating to […]
When your neighbour has paws: Balancing pets in strata living
For many Australians, pets are very much a part of the family and as more people choose apartment living, pets are becoming increasingly common in strata communities. While most buildings welcome pets, shared living spaces also means striking a balance between the needs of pet owners as well as the comfort and safety of the […]
Think you own it? Hidden fine prints owners should know
So you’ve got the keys to your new apartment. Congratulations! With your renovation plans in place, you’re ready to get started. You’ve looked up thousands of designs, you’ve done your research and called the contractors, you’ve negotiated the prices, and you’re just a step closer to creating your dream home. But hold up. Did you […]
Between a leak and a claim: Insurance vs Maintenance
In one of the greatest debates in strata living, the battle over the boundaries between insurance coverage and maintenance responsibility has long been one of the most persistent sources of confusion for property owners. While insurance is a great safety net for your property, it’s not a magic fix for a lack of maintenance which […]