Post: Apartment living and lifestyle

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Council waste disposal and recycling programs for your strata property

Council waste disposal and recycling programs for your strata property Here’s how to dispose of recyclables and bulky household waste items in a way that is environmentally friendly and keeps your neighbourhood clean too Whether you...

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New Queensland body corporate laws explained

2021 updates to Queensland body corporate laws explained Key changes to the new Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM) Regulations clarified for committee members and owners. Following seven years of...

The top 10 most common strata myths

10 common myths about strata living Myths vs reality: What to know about living in a shared property If you’ve ever tried to get a straight answer about strata, owners...

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Tenant participation in strata matters

Tenant participation in strata matters What are tenant rights and obligations? In New South Wales, depending on the circumstances, under the new strata laws, tenants may be able to attend...

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This is what needs to happen at a strata property AGM

This is what needs to happen at a strata property AGM Understanding what happens at this compulsory annual meeting is key to contributing to important discussions and decisions during your...

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A new code of conduct to better regulate short-term rentals

A new code of conduct to better regulate short-term rentals Short-term rental accommodation hosts, guests, letting agents and online booking platform operators will soon be subject to a new regulatory...

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2022: deadline for Queensland’s smoke alarms–are you up to speed?

New smoke alarm laws for Queensland Deadline for Queensland’s smoke alarms–are you up to speed? The Queensland Government ushered in updated smoke alarm laws in January 2017 to reduce the...

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How the 2020-21 Federal Budget affects strata

How strata is affected by the 2020-21 Federal Budget The COVID-19 pandemic created macro-economic issues which the Federal Budget was forced to address on 6 October 2020. Facing a huge...

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Prepare for amendments to the BCCM

The wait for modernised body corporate regulations will soon be over The Queensland Government released into law the long-awaited updates to the Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM) Regulations on...