In Queensland, the law mandates that sellers of lots in community title schemes provide a disclosure statement to prospective buyers before entering into a contract.
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Understanding how your individual levy amount is calculated can help you appreciate where your money goes and ensure transparency in the management of your community. Here’s a breakdown of the aspects involved in calculating levy amounts.
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Maintaining common property within a body corporate is essential for a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents. This article looks at how maintenance of the common property is managed within a body corporate scheme.
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This article looks at the role of the body corporate committee and why it is necessary, its election process, and the responsibilities of its members.
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Keeping levies as low as possible, without compromising the quality and consistency of services and maintenance, can be challenging, but is achievable with a proactive approach from the committee and the residents at large.
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Among the various meetings held by the body corporate, the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) stands out as a significant event. It is crucial to provide a mechanism for addressing urgent issues and making important decisions outside the regular meeting schedule.
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Common property is a defining yet sometimes confusing aspect of living in a body corporate scheme. Understanding what constitutes common property, its maintenance, and the responsibilities surrounding it is essential for all owners within a scheme.
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The Queensland Government recently introduced new legislation to tackle parking violations more effectively within body corporate schemes. The new law ensures residents have clear and safe access to their homes and the common areas, with the authority to tow a vehicle that obstructs access or poses a safety hazard.
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The chairperson of the body corporate often plays a leading role in the committee and the body corporate community more generally. It is a volunteer position which can be very rewarding, but also can take a significant investment of time and effort.
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In this article, we look at the basics of body corporate budgeting, including how the budgets are prepared and approved, where and how the money is spent, and what you can do if you believe the budgets and levies are excessive or not enough.
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