Your go-to resource for expert insights

Blog

Smoking in Strata (Qld)

A Body Corporate cannot ban smoking in strata altogether and similarly, owners and occupiers may not just smoke wherever they want to. Smoking on common...

Ridiculous Motions

Can the Committee Refuse To Accept Ridiculous Motions? When such motions are submitted to the committee for inclusion on the next general meeting agenda, committees...

Smoke Alarm Requirements

The Queensland Government has introduced changes to overhaul smoke alarm systems. Changes to smoke alarm systems include the following; From 1st January 2017, all smoke...

Termite Control – West Indian Drywood Termite

Termite Control -West Indian Drywood Termite Property owners and other affected parties are being invited to provide feedback on the future management of the West...

Changes To Pool Safety Laws

Changes To Pool Safety Laws On the 28th of January 2016, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission made changes to pool safety laws. The regulations...

Brisbane Flood Maps Released

Brisbane Flood Maps Brisbane City Council has recently released its flood mapping and associated ‘Flood Work’. The Brisbane City Council has provided a free interactive...

Building Fire Safety & Compliance Requirements

Building Fire Safety Under the Building Fire Safety Regulations 2008, all buildings have annual fire compliance obligations. The objectives of the legislation are to ensure...

Strata Owners Services

What sort of Strata Owners Services do Strata Owners require? Body Corporates are made up of Strata Owners or Lot Owners. There are a number...

Body Corporate Insurance

Body Corporate Insurance is required for a Body Corporate from the moment the Strata Title registers. If the Body Corporate does not have insurance, it...