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INSTALLING SOLAR INFRASTRUCTURE IN A BODY CORPORATE UNDER THE BUILDING UNITS AND GROUP TITLES ACT 1980

Rising cost-of-living expenses and an environmentally conscious community have ignited a surge in demand for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions across Queensland.

According to the Department of Energy and Climate around 850,000 homes and small businesses are connected to solar energy across the state.  Queensland boasts the highest rate of residential rooftop solar installations in the nation.

With that number expected to continue to rapidly rise, this article will explore the regulatory framework regarding the installation of solar panels and solar hot water systems (solar infrastructure) in those Queensland bodies corporate that fall under the Building Units and Group Titles Act 1980 (the BUGT Act).

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STOP THE BODY CORPORATE – I WANT TO GET OFF!

Most strata owners would have had some sort of disclosure statement plonked on their contract, the aim of which was to impart upon the starry-eyed purchaser some basic useful information regarding the nature of the proprietary interest in which they were about to invest. Strata owners in Queensland are also very fortunate to have their own unique office of the commissioner for body corporate and community management, which, in addition to offering a dispute resolution service for disgruntled “strataphiles”, provides an information service accessible by anyone.

Despite that rich strata history and free strata resources, for many people living and investing in community titles scheme in Queensland, strata remains an enigma.

Here are a couple of anecdotal common examples of situations that could have been avoided with a little more due diligence.

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COMMITTEE COURSE CHALLENGE PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Effective committees are the backbone of well-managed strata communities in Queensland. They ensure smooth operations, fair decision-making, and compliance with body corporate regulations. However, many committee members—or those considering joining—may not fully understand their responsibilities.

To bridge this knowledge gap, Smart Strata provides a free online course, The Body Corporate Committee in Queensland, designed to educate committee members, aspiring members, and strata stakeholders about their key duties.

To encourage participation, we launched the Committee Course Challenge, where 250 participants tested their knowledge through a 20-question multiple-choice quiz. The strong engagement highlighted the growing demand for accessible, practical committee education.

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BETTER BUILDINGS: ENHANCING RESILIENCE AND ADDRESSING DEFECTS IN STRATA COMMUNITIES

For strata communities, strengthening the resilience of buildings is essential to mitigating the impact of extreme weather events and ensuring that properties can withstand these growing challenges. This involves technological advancements and updates to building codes as well as a renewed focus on regular maintenance and proactive management of potential building defects.

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