July 6, 2021
QLD BCCM Act Fees – Increase from 1 July 2021
This article is about QLD BCCM Act Fees and the increases from 1 July 2021.…
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July 1, 2021
How to Save Energy (and money) When Working From Home
With another lockdown announced for most of QLD you will probably find yourself working from…
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June 29, 2021
QLD Three-day Lockdown Explained
Several areas of Queensland will be plunged into a three-day lockdown following the multiple new…
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June 29, 2021
Tips For Working From Home
With another lockdown announced for most of QLD you will probably find yourself working from…
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June 29, 2021
Questions to Ask When Looking for a New Strata Manager
What should you and your committee be asking and what warning signs should you look…
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June 24, 2021
SCA: Tax Time – Best Practice and Non-Mutual Income
BAS and Tax Agent Requirements Tax time is here so it is important to be…
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June 23, 2021
Overcrowding in Apartments
With our Australian cities being home to some of the most expensive rental properties in…
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June 15, 2021
UOAQ: Lift Maintenance Contracts Want Value For Money? Get An Expert
Lift maintenance renewal time – What to do? It’s that time again: your scheme’s lift…
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June 14, 2021
Strata Community Insurance: What To Do When Your Building Has Been Inundated With Water
Strata Community Insurance have created a simple 4 step process to help in this situation.…
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June 8, 2021
Fully Wired Electrical: Smoke Alarm Tips & FAQ’s
Smoke alarms are a vital part of safety in a home! Having smoke alarms in…
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May 31, 2021
UOAQ: Cranes How To Manage Your “Overheads”
Cranes are on the up and up Overhead cranes are a dominant feature on many…
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May 31, 2021
Strata News – May 2021
Links to all the best strata and related industry news from May 2021 Queensland Top…
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May 28, 2021
Commissioner’s Office: Maintenance Vs Improvements
Bodies corporate embarking on works to common property may assume that if works are undertaken…
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May 27, 2021
Making Your Investment Work Harder for You: Understanding Tax Depreciation Schedules
The vast majority of strata investment property owners do not take advantage of tax depreciation…
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May 27, 2021
Warning As Fire Risks Increase In Winter
With the temperature dropping, the risk of fire in your apartment increases as Queenslander’s dust…
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May 27, 2021
Grace Lawyers: If It’s Not Budgeted For, Can The Committee Spend On It?
It’s a concern that is often raised. The committee is considering spending money. The fiscal-conservative…
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May 19, 2021
Buying in Strata? Here are 20 Things to Watch Out For
When buying into a strata scheme, the most important thing a prospective purchaser can do…
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May 14, 2021
Strata Community Association: Federal Budget 2021/2022 – Strengthening the Strata Sector
Last night, the Federal Government released an even more ambitious budget than the last, aimed…
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May 14, 2021
Myths About Body Corporate Insurance
There are many misconceptions surrounding body corporate insurance, what it is, what it covers and…
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May 12, 2021
SCA (QLD): Extension of COVID-19 Provisions
The COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation has had amendments passed to allow for the continued response…
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May 11, 2021
10 Energy Saving Tips for Winter
As the days get shorter and the pre-winter chill sets in, it can be all…
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May 10, 2021
SCA: Northern Australia Reinsurance Pool to Bring Long Overdue Relief for Strata Owners and Residents
Strata Community Association (SCA) welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government of the establishment of…
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May 10, 2021
Mahoneys: Leasing or Licencing Common Property
If the common property is going to be used in a way that is substantial,…
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April 30, 2021
Commissioner’s Office: Debt Disputes – A Case Study
The Grove appeal decision by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) is one to…
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April 30, 2021
Strata News – April 2021
Links to all the best strata and related industry news from April 2021. Queensland Neighbours…
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April 29, 2021
Tips for Getting Ahead on Bill Payments
Still in the midst of a global pandemic, many Queenslanders may be feeling the strain…
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April 28, 2021
Does Your Complex Have a Problem with Bees?
What Bees are Native to QLD? There are many types of native bees in Queensland…
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April 28, 2021
Honan: Planning Major Capital Works? Don’t Be Caught Out
As Committees plan for large maintenance projects or capital additions, it is critical for members…
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April 22, 2021
SCA (QLD) – Clearing the Air on Queensland’s Smoke Alarm Legislation
New smoke alarm legislation came into effect from 1 January 2017 in order to make…
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April 20, 2021
Building a Community in Your Apartment Block
Living in the city can be great. There's so much diversity, energy and things happening.…
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