Is the hottest and one of the most controversial topics currently raising many questions for you and your Body Corporate? Electric vehicles are starting to fill roads around the world as manufacturers launch ever more impressive battery powered alternatives, but do strata properties have the charging solutions to make it work? This week we are…
Strata and Community titles are the largest growing type of development across Australia. All States & Territories are experiencing growth in most sectors of the market (residential, industrial, commercial, retail and mixed use). In addition, most States and Territories are also reviewing legislation to keep up with the ever changing shift into strata. Some time…
For those of you that missed our recent Strata Community Education seminar or would like to re-watch and/or pass it on to friends, colleagues or committee members our live stream edition of the Brisbane seminar is now available for you to view.
Last week the debate roadshow travelled to North Queensland with great success and resounding feedback that the format was both engaging and informative. Jason Carlson (Grace Lawyers), Trevor Rawnsley (ARAMA) and Mario Esera (HWL Ebsworth) delivered their respective viewpoints and strategies for achieving harmony within strata schemes while debate facilitator Chris Irons (Strata Solve) looked…
It is essential that the Strata industry has educated, knowledgeable and prepared volunteers to successfully lead communities. To better assist key stakeholders, an education program for the purpose of encouraging Committee members and lot owners to better understand the purpose and functions of their community, has been developed. Along with this educational program, Committee members…
You won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to hear about the proposed changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM) Act 1997 presented in plain English! Our line-up of high-calibre industry speakers includes; The Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management Chris Irons and Strata Law Expert Frank Higginson (Hynes Legal). The…
Did you know that the decision-making process of Bodies Corporate doesn’t always have to be made in full public view? Sometimes a secret ballot is just the thing to guarantee that every member gets their say on a motion without the possibility of offending a neighbour with a conflicting view of the matter being decided.…
One of the key factors that ensures the efficient management and smooth processes of your body corporate is the time and effort placed on effective communication. With this in mind, it is important not to overlook methods of electronic communication, such as emailing. It has become increasingly common for email to be a preferred method…
People that are involved in strata matters often find they come across many new terms and jargon that are regularly used in documents and discussions. On occasion this strata lingo can be confusing even to those who have had years of experience in dealing with strata matters. This is due to the broad-range of subjects…
Glass breakage in strata buildings is not only inconvenient but can pose a number of safety concerns to strata residents. Glass often covers large areas of a building’s external surface and is a crucial part of a building’s overall structure, yet it is also a commonly overlooked element. If a resident is aware of glass…