Land valuations for body corporate
Every property in Queensland has a land valuation, this value is used for land tax and local council rate calculations This is also...
4 steps to manage water leaks
We have been building houses for about a million years – but buildings still leak! As Brisbane enters day 3 of continuous torrential...
Rising building costs and sinking fund levies
Bodies corporate are required by law to collect sinking fund levies (the sinking fund is a savings account), which will provide for at...
Strata insurance premium trends
For most bodies corporate, strata building insurance is compulsory for the common property and also usually for each lot This may depend on...
Smoking: A health hazard to be restricted in strata
A new decision by a Queensland Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM) Adjudicator has caused a stir this week, providing a pathway...
Gutter maintenance
At this time of year (with wind and rain), roof gutters are put to the test Gutter maintenance and gutter cleaning are necessary to keep...
Queensland COVID restrictions for bodies corporate
Queensland has introduced vaccination requirements which commence on 17 December 2021 – the aim of this newsletter is to provide some...
Defibrillators in strata
Many body corporate developments include health & lifestyle facilities including: Swimming pool Gym Tennis court Sauna Running...
Termites in strata
In Queensland, our natural environment makes timber buildings a target for termites Termites are a class of insects that consume timber as...