Schoolies week is now officially underway so residents in strata buildings in the many QLD tourist hotspots have seen an influx of teenagers celebrating the end of their high school years. Air BnB properties located in the party zone that provide a teen budget friendly price point and no traditional Schoolies rules most apartment buildings…
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Ready or not, storm season is upon us, and it is imperative that residents prepare their properties for unexpected winds, hail, and flash flooding. Unit owners face unique considerations when it comes to storm preparedness and insurance claims, so understanding their body’s corporate responsibilities will help stop potential damages and unnecessary repair costs to their…
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Living in a strata community offers numerous benefits, such as shared amenities, cost-effective maintenance, and a readymade community of neighbours. Life in a Strata community it not always sunshine and rainbows as it also presents unique challenges that can disrupt harmony among occupants. Most purchasers or renters coming into a strata community for the first…
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Australian 3G network: Australian 3G mobile network is shutting down. With the carriers announcing shutdown of the 3G mobile network, it is time to start planning your migration roll out now. Although the carriers each have a different schedule for the closure, the end game is the same. The reported but unconfirmed dates for the…
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More Queenslanders are deciding to switch to zero-emission vehicles as Australians reduce their carbon emissions footprint. Zero-emission vehicles include: hydrogen vehicles fuel cell vehicles electric vehicles (EV). In 2022 the Queensland Government released: Queensland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy 2022-2032 and Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan 2022-2024. It is anticipated that by 2030, 50 per cent…
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Implementing a long-term property maintenance program can offer a multitude of financial and operational advantages. By integrating a robust maintenance plan into your strata management strategy, your property can reap the rewards and avoid missed opportunities. One of the most compelling benefits of adopting a long-term maintenance approach is the empowerment of informed decision-making. With…
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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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“Management rights”, “variations” and “assignments” – these are terms commonly used in our Body Corporate and Strata World but what are we really talking about? What does it mean to have an “assignment” that is subject to a “variation”? These appear to be the ‘flavour of the month’ at the moment. In this video, you…
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Strata title doesn’t exist without a building: it’s fundamental. There must be a strata building to create a strata corporation, define the common property, and, give life to boundaries for the strata lots. Strata owners’ property [their cubic space] is defined by the walls, floors, and ceilings of the strata building. Asset values depend on…
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Winter is well and truly upon us and statistics show that almost half of unit fires are started in the kitchen and 58% of all fire fatalities occur in winter. With winter well and truly here, let’s take the time to brush up of safety measures and be prepared if you haven’t already to reduce…
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