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 […]
