Where Does the Money Go? Demystifying Body Corporate Finances
Save the date! The Strata Community Education Seminar Series returns this October, with events across five Queensland regions and a new topic that affects every body corporate community.
Every year, body corporate committees and owners are faced with important financial decisions that can have a lasting impact on their community…
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As the curtain closes on the May | June 2026 Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series, we are pleased to announce the winners of our seminar feedback prize draw.
At each event, attendees who completed the post-event feedback survey were entered into a draw to win a prize. The feedback received throughout the series was invaluable and will help shape future educational events for the strata community.
Congratulations to the following winners…
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The May | June 2026 Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series has officially concluded, and this seminar series wrap-up reflects on five successful events held across Airlie Beach, the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast.
Delivered in partnership with Archers the Strata Professionals, the half yearly seminar series focused on: Maintenance & Major Projects: the who, what, when, why and how.
Over the course of the series, we saw over 500 registrations bringing together committees, owners, strata managers and industry stakeholders from across Queensland to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with major strata maintenance projects…
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After a strong series of events across Queensland, the May | June 2026 Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series will conclude next week on the Gold Coast.
Taking place on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 at the People First Stadium – Chairman’s Club Room, the Gold Coast event is the final seminar of the series and the last opportunity for strata stakeholders to join the conversation around major strata maintenance projects before the series concludes…
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The May | June 2026 Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series is now past the halfway point, with strong attendance and engagement across the first three events in Airlie Beach, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
With over 250 registrations so far, the series has continued to generate valuable discussions around major strata maintenance projects and the growing challenges facing strata communities across Queensland.
Next week, the seminar series heads to Cairns on Thursday, 28th May for the second-last event of the series…
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As strata communities continue to face increasingly complex projects and competing priorities, decision-making has become more important than ever.
With the Brisbane seminar taking place next week and the Gold Coast seminar approaching in June, we’re pleased to introduce our eighth guest speaker for the upcoming Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series — Jessica Cannon, Partner at Chambers Russell Lawyers.
In this article, we explore some of the broader considerations involved in navigating strata challenges, including communication, governance and decision-making throughout major strata maintenance projects.
Jessica Cannon will be joining the panel at the Gold Coast seminar on 3rd June 2026…
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When bodies corporate begin planning for major maintenance projects, the focus is often placed on highly visible works such as repainting, roofing replacements, waterproofing upgrades, or lift modernisation. While these projects are undoubtedly important, one critical component of long-term building performance is frequently overlooked — the ongoing cleaning and Strata maintenance of shared spaces.
Cleaning is often viewed as an operational expense rather than part of a building’s broader asset protection strategy. However, poorly maintained common areas can contribute to accelerated wear and tear, increased safety risks, reduced resident satisfaction, and higher long-term maintenance costs.
As buildings age and usage patterns evolve, cleaning should be considered an essential part of every proactive maintenance plan rather than simply a reactive service…
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With the Sunshine Coast Seminar taking place next week, we’re pleased to introduce our seventh guest speaker for the upcoming Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series — Sam Hogg, Director at PASG Projects.
In this article, Sam explores why some buildings become far more expensive to fix, and how early identification, structured planning and proactive remediation can help strata communities better manage major strata maintenance projects.
Sam will also be joining the panel at the Gold Coast Seminar on 3rd June 2026, bringing practical insight into how strata communities can approach major works with greater confidence, clarity and long-term planning…
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Strata legislation doesn’t stand still and neither do the responsibilities that come with it.
With the Airlie Beach seminar taking place next week, we’re pleased to introduce our sixth guest speaker for the upcoming Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series — Andrew Suttie, Director at Stratify Legal, who will be joining the panel to explore major strata maintenance projects and how changing legal frameworks are shaping the way they are planned and delivered…
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Major maintenance projects are one of the most significant responsibilities faced by strata communities—and often one of the most challenging.
Whether it’s repainting, waterproofing, remediation or other capital works, these projects require careful planning, clear decision-making and coordination between multiple stakeholders. Without the right approach, major strata maintenance projects can quickly become reactive, costly and difficult to manage.
Understanding where things commonly go wrong is the first step toward achieving better outcomes…
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