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For Body Corporate Managers, Strata Residents, Committees, Building and Facility Managers Online Webinar Date – Tuesday 13th of October 2026 Time – 11:00 am – 11:30 am AEST (Brisbane) / 12:00 pm – 12:30 am AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne) Three things happening at once, right across the country: 30 minutes to discuss: 👉 Bring your team. Can’t make it? Sign up anyway, everyone gets the recording. Hosted by Gush Sarkizians and Sam Khalef at […]
NewLine Creations is a licensed building company based in Kingscliff, NSW, servicing the Gold Coast, Tweed Coast, Northern Rivers and Brisbane. With over 25 years of hands-on construction experience, the team provides practical building, maintenance and remedial solutions for strata properties, body corporates, building managers and property owners. Owner Shaun brings extensive experience across carpentry, joinery and residential building in both Queensland and New South Wales. Built on knowledge, skill, efficiency and collaboration, NewLine Creations combines quality workmanship with clear communication and a down-to-earth approach. For strata communities, the team can assist with identifying building and maintenance issues, preparing detailed […]
For many bodies corporate, insurance is one of the biggest ongoing costs. While the body corporate is responsible for arranging insurance, each lot owner contributes to the premium through levies. Understanding how these contributions are calculated is essential for both committees and owners. The Legal Framework Under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 and associated regulation modules, a body corporate is required to insure buildings and other required assets within the scheme. It must also hold public liability insurance to cover injury or damage to others on property. The cost of that insurance (known as the premium) is shared among […]
If you own a lot in a body corporate, you’re probably familiar with receiving a levy notice. But have you ever stopped to consider the budget behind it – and what happens before that levy amount reaches you? Behind every levy is a broader financial process designed to help a body corporate meet its day-to-day expenses, maintain its property and prepare for future financial needs. Last week, we explored some of the factors that can place pressure on body corporate levies, from insurance and operating costs to maintenance, compliance and future expenditure. This week, we’re taking a step behind the […]
Walk into any building and you know within five seconds whether it’s well run. Nobody reads the by-laws on their way through the foyer; they look at the carpet, the lift buttons, the bin room door propped open with last week’s smell still lingering. Most committees only look closely at their cleaning contract when something’s gone wrong: a complaint at the AGM, a resale falling through over a scruffy lobby, a “but I thought that was included” moment mid-dispute. By then it’s too late to ask the questions that would have avoided it. Here are five questions worth asking before […]
Mathews Hunt Legal is a specialist legal firm focused almost exclusively on body corporate and strata law. Established in 2010, the firm provides clear, practical and cost-effective legal advice to body corporate committees across Queensland. Mathews Hunt Legal focuses on helping committees understand and resolve the complex issues that can arise in a body corporate environment. From day-to-day legal advice to complex disputes and court matters, the team provides strategic guidance based on extensive experience. In addition, the firm works to develop long-term and supportive relationships with its clients. The team understands that body corporate matters can be complex and […]
SEQ Mechanical & Engineering Pty Ltd is an owner-operated contractor based in Caboolture. The team services Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. They provide practical steel fabrication, repairs and maintenance for strata, commercial and industrial properties. Focuses on smaller reactive jobs and defect repairs that can be difficult to coordinate. From damaged car park bollards to gates, handrails and security fencing, the team handles essential non-structural steelwork that helps keep properties safe and functional. In addition, services can be coordinated with test and tag for common property electrical equipment. Every job is quoted in writing with the scope […]
TerraFuse provides turnkey EV charging installation solutions designed for modern properties, helping property managers and residents access reliable, smart and sustainable electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The company manages the entire process, from initial design and installation through to ongoing management and maintenance. With a focus on sustainability, technology and customer service, TerraFuse develops tailored charging solutions based on the requirements of each property. Its approach is designed to simplify the installation and management of EV charging infrastructure while supporting the growing demand for electric vehicle facilities. TerraFuse EV Charging Installation & Infrastructure Services TerraFuse provides a range of EV charging […]
A recent controversy at the Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club provides an interesting lesson in community governance — and one with some surprising parallels to strata communities and committee membership. Recent media reports revealed that the membership renewals of three long-serving surf club volunteers were not accepted. No reason was publicly provided, and the decision subsequently generated considerable discussion and a petition seeking their reinstatement. Importantly, there is no suggestion here that the affected members did anything wrong, nor do we know what motivated the club’s decision. The club has maintained that individual membership decisions are made in accordance with […]
If your body corporate levies have increased, you may be wondering why – and where that extra money is actually going. Levies are essential to the financial operation of a body corporate. They contribute towards everything from the day-to-day costs of running and maintaining a property to insurance, compliance requirements and planning for major future expenditure. When these costs change, the amount a body corporate needs to collect from owners may need to change too. Understanding what drives levy contributions is just one part of the bigger financial picture – and one we’ll be exploring further at our upcoming October […]
For many Bodies Corporate committee, the instinctive reaction to seeing a patch of mould in a common stairwell or a basement carpark is to “give it a wipe with some bleach”, or “paint it over”. While this might make the surface look clean for a few days, it is a dangerous strategy that often ignores the underlying biological risk. In a strata environment, where air is shared through ventilation systems and walls are common property, improper mould handling can lead to health litigation and structural degradation. The Problem with the “Bleach Method” Bleach is primarily water-based. When applied to porous […]
Strata Community Education Seminar Series October 2026 You live in a body corporate. You pay levies. But do you really know where that money goes? Registrations are now open for our October 2026 body corporate finance seminars, presented by Smart Strata in partnership with Archers the Strata Professionals. Following the release of our October seminar topic earlier this month, we’re excited to officially invite Queensland’s strata communities to join us as the series travels across five regions this October. Committee Essentials: Understanding Body Corporate Finances Where Does the Money Go? Demystifying Body Corporate Finances From budgets and levies to sinking […]
Here’s What the Numbers Really Mean and How to See What You’ll Actually Pay Each year, owners are asked to vote on budgets and levy contributions at the Annual General Meeting. However, many owners are unsure how to interpret the levy tables included in AGM notices or how those figures translate into the amount they will actually pay. In this article, we’ll break down AGM budget motions, explain the information contained in levy table schedules and show you how to calculate your anticipated levy contributions of the next proposed financial year. For an overview of Levies in general and what […]
Three things to know about staying involved in your body corporate: Watch our 2.5-minute summary: Listen on Spotify: One of the most frequent issues that comes up in strata is the lack of people’s involvement in their buildings. A person might have spent half a million dollars or more to buy a lot but then don’t participate in any way with the body corporate decision-making process such as voting at general meetings, reading committee minutes or otherwise. People Are Busy I used to regard this as apathy but now recognise it is more reflective of people having a lot going […]
Where Does the Money Go? Demystifying Body Corporate Finances You live in a body corporate. You pay levies. But do you really understand where that money goes? OPEN TO ALL STRATA COMMUNITIES You do not need to be an Archers client to attend. Join Smart Strata in partnership with Archers the Strata Professionals and a panel of industry experts for our Cairns body corporate seminar, exploring the complete financial journey of a body corporate – from budget preparation and levy setting through to everyday financial management and long-term planning. Discover the key factors that influence body corporate finances, including insurance […]
Where Does the Money Go? Demystifying Body Corporate Finances You live in a body corporate. You pay levies. But do you really understand where that money goes? OPEN TO ALL STRATA COMMUNITIES You do not need to be an Archers client to attend. Join Smart Strata in partnership with Archers the Strata Professionals and a panel of industry experts for our Brisbane body corporate seminar, exploring the complete financial journey of a body corporate – from budget preparation and levy setting through to everyday financial management and long-term planning. Discover the key factors that influence body corporate finances, including insurance […]
Where Does the Money Go? Demystifying Body Corporate Finances You live in a body corporate. You pay levies. But do you really understand where that money goes? OPEN TO ALL STRATA COMMUNITIES You do not need to be an Archers client to attend. Join Smart Strata in partnership with Archers the Strata Professionals and a panel of industry experts for our Mackay body corporate seminar, exploring the complete financial journey of a body corporate – from budget preparation and levy setting through to everyday financial management and long-term planning. Discover the key factors that influence body corporate finances, including insurance […]
Where Does the Money Go? Demystifying Body Corporate Finances You live in a body corporate. You pay levies. But do you really understand where that money goes? OPEN TO ALL STRATA COMMUNITIES You do not need to be an Archers client to attend. Join Smart Strata in partnership with Archers the Strata Professionals and a panel of industry experts for our Gold Coast body corporate seminar, exploring the complete financial journey of a body corporate – from budget preparation and levy setting through to everyday financial management and long-term planning. Discover the key factors that influence body corporate finances, including […]
Prestige Home Transformations is a Sunshine Coast painting and roofing contractor serving body corporates, strata managers, and committees from Caloundra through to Noosa and the hinterland. We are QBCC licensed (15271659), fully insured, Dulux Accredited, and a Master Painters Australia Excellence Award winner. Roof restoration and exterior coatings are our core trade, not a sideline, ensuring the consistent quality and expertise coastal buildings on the Sunshine Coast need. Services Body corporate and strata repaints; exterior, interior and common property Roof restoration and roof coating (SHIELDCOAT: 10-year roof coating guarantee) Roof painting (Dulux AcraTex) Roof cleaning and high-pressure washing Balcony, balustrade, […]
Where Does the Money Go? Demystifying Body Corporate Finances You live in a body corporate. You pay levies. But do you really understand where that money goes? OPEN TO ALL STRATA COMMUNITIES You do not need to be an Archers client to attend. Join Smart Strata in partnership with Archers the Strata Professionals and a panel of industry experts for our Sunshine Coast body corporate seminar, exploring the complete financial journey of a body corporate – from budget preparation and levy setting through to everyday financial management and long-term planning. Discover the key factors that influence body corporate finances, including […]
