Body corporate survey plans are an essential document in the management and maintenance of all strata schemes. Understanding these plans is crucial for all owners. This article looks at what they are and why they’re important.
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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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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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This article looks at Australian roofing jargon to help you speak and understand the language of roofs with confidence.
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Before you start any renovation in a body corporate lot it is crucial to read this article – renovating a lot in a body corporate.
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Ensuring the safety, security, and functionality of all rental properties in Queensland is the goal of minimum housing standards, which came into effect on September 1, 2023. Any new lease signed or renewed after this date must adhere to these standards. For existing tenancies, the minimum housing standards will be enforced from September 1, 2024.
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Exclusive use (EU) areas are areas within a body corporate scheme allocated for the exclusive use of a particular owner or group of owners. While these areas are typically considered common property, they are allocated for the specific benefit of the individual owner or owners. In this article, we look at examples of exclusive-use areas and the rights and responsibilities of the lot owner benefiting from them.
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This article looks at the process the body corporate should consider when upgrading to individual water meters.
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Considering changing the flooring in your townhouse or unit? Opting to replace carpet with laminate or hardwood is a common renovation decision and one that many lot owners make without consulting the body corporate.
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This article has been taken from he commissioner for the Body Corporate and Community Management Act and looks at spending limits in a body corporate – both committee spending limits and major spending limits.
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