The Building Manager’s Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging in Residential Buildings
Electric Vehicles Are Changing More Than Just How Residents Drive For many Building Managers, the first sign that electric vehicles are becoming more common is surprisingly simple. A resident asks: “Can I install a charger in my parking space?” At first glance, it seems like a straightforward request. But behind that single question are considerations […]
Electric Vehicles in Body Corporate: What Every Queensland Owner and Committee Should Know
Whether you’ve recently purchased an electric vehicle, are thinking about making the switch, or simply sit on a Body Corporate committee wondering what all the discussion is about, one thing is becoming increasingly clear—electric vehicles (EVs) are changing the way apartment communities think about parking, infrastructure and the future of their buildings. Across Queensland, more residents are […]
Is Your Strata Building EV Ready? A NSW Guide to Planning for Electric Vehicles
Is Your Strata Building EV Ready? Not every apartment building in New South Wales has residents driving electric vehicles today. But chances are, it won’t stay that way for long. Across Australia, electric vehicles are steadily becoming part of everyday life. Manufacturers continue to expand their EV ranges, charging technology is improving and more Australians are making […]
Electric Vehicles and Apartment Living: Future-Proofing Victorian Owners Corporations
Apartment living has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Features that were once considered luxuries—secure access systems, high-speed internet, parcel lockers and shared amenities—have steadily become everyday expectations. Electric vehicle (EV) charging is quickly joining that list. Across Victoria, more apartment owners are considering an electric vehicle as their next car. Some are attracted by lower […]
Important: Changes to Credit and Debit Card Payment Options
Published by SSKB Strata Management Recent changes to Australian payment regulations mean that from 1 October 2026, payment providers will no longer be able to charge credit card surcharges directly to the person making the payment. Why is this changing? Until now, owners who chose to pay levies by credit and debit card paid the […]
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 […]