Now more than ever before, Bodies Corporate and Lot Owners are considering solar panels. This is largely due to rising electricity prices and cost-of-living pressures. Deciding whether to purchase and install solar panels can be difficult for standalone homeowners. For Bodies Corporate and their Lot Owners, the decision is even more complicated due to the…
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Electric vehicles are gaining popularity – and with it comes a new set of obligations for bodies corporate that must be addressed head-on! How do we identify and manage the risks associated with Electric Vehicles and associated infrastructure? What are our obligations to approve owners’ requests to install chargers? What about fire and workplace health…
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With electricity rates rising, rooftop solar panels are becoming more popular as an insurance policy against rising costs. Have you ever thought about installing solar panels on your or your strata’s property? It is possible, but there can be a lot of hurdles to jump through. Take advantage of this opportunity to get ahead and…
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As communities embrace electric vehicles, safety must remain at the forefront when considering infrastructure requirements. EV charging stations safety must be discussed and mitigated where safety risk is identified. Join us as we explore how to assess the safety of your EV infrastructure, so that future planning for EV readiness includes safety considerations. Transitioning to…
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Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs continues to be one of the most prevalent issues for owners and bodies corporate. Waterproof membranes are one of the most common, and misunderstood, maintenance issues within a building. This article will outline the responsibilities for waterproofing membranes along with the common ancillary issues which arise. Common property…
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It’s that time of year again. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has released its Annual Alarm Management Charge (AMC) for the 2023-2024 financial year. The Alarm Management Agreement (AMA) is administered by the Contract Management Unit. The AMA is a contract between QFES and the registered premises owner (Body Corporate) of a protected premises…
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The addition of solar power systems can provide numerous benefits to a strata scheme and its residents and can include; lower electric bills, lower carbon footprint, and potentially higher property values. But these benefits typically come with substantial installation and ongoing maintenance costs. Therefore the magnitude of these benefits can vary widely from one Strata…
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On 24 August 2023 the Hon Yvette D’Ath MP, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence introduced the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill was referred to the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee for detailed consideration. The…
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Reform Measures in Parliament Yesterday the Attorney-General introduced a Bill to make significant changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act. Whilst we are waiting on more detail, we are pleased to provide you with a high level summary below. Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 Attorney-General and Minister…
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It’s that time of year again. Our Smart Strata community education seminars are fast approaching. Twice a year Smart Strata proudly delivers a seminar series to Queensland connecting the strata community to strata professionals. Our next seminar series will be no different, as you will see, as we unveil our speaker line-up over the coming…
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