Things to Consider When Investing in Strata
An increasing number of people are buying into strata titles across the east coast of Australia. With the first homeowner grants available for new homes, many people are choosing to invest in strata communities with many new developments continuing to pop up. At SSKB we have put together a list of important topics to review and research when buying into strata. 1. Review the Financials […]
Sharing is Caring – Strata Edition
By Abbie Wilson My parents tell me that when I was born, my brother had a hard time adjusting to no longer being an only child. All of a sudden he could no longer use his toys without interruption, whenever he wanted to, and however he pleased. As parents need to do, ours implemented some […]
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 […]
Federal Government Announces Insurance Scheme for North Queensland
North Queensland has a reputation for cyclones and wild weather. This has led to many insurers refusing to cover properties or charging huge insurance premiums. Homeowners will now finally get some relief following Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that a $10 billion guarantee will be implemented aimed at dropping unaffordable insurance bills and ensuring people […]
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 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 Fund. […]
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 […]