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 […]
Do You Know These Tips and Tricks for Successful Committee Meetings?
If you are on the Committee of your Body Corporate, you will understand that it can sometimes be stressful trying to hold productive Committee Meetings. However, when the meeting runs well it can be a great feeling to know you are contributing to the success of your scheme. Effective Committee Meetings are essential to the […]
New BCCM legislation – What Has Changed for Your Committee?
On 1 March 2021, new Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM) Regulation Modules came into effect in Queensland. Many of these changes will impact your Committee. The new regulations relate primarily to recommendations made by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) about Body Corporate procedural issues and have been made to modernise Body Corporate procedures, reduce Body […]
New BCCM Regulation Modules – What Has Changed for Owners
The changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM) Regulation Modules came into effect on 1 March 2021. This includes many changes for owners. There has been a lot of conversation around the new changes to legislation since they were announced on 29 September 2020. At SSKB we realise the importance of these changes […]
New BCCM Regulation Modules – What Has Changed for Meetings
The new Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM) Regulation Modules in Queensland have been a hot topic amongst strata communities in Queensland since being announced on 29 September 2020. On 1 March 2021, the legislation came into effect. The new regulations relate primarily to recommendations made by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) about Body Corporate procedural issues and have been made to modernise Body Corporate procedures, […]
A Positive Difference in Strata
SSKB is a Body Corporate company with 5 offices across the east coast of Australia. We service clients through Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria with offices in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Tweed Heads and Melbourne with the ultimate aim of making a positive difference to our communities. We have a broad portfolio of schemes under […]