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Latest Articles

Buying a Strata Property? Be Aware There Are Two Types of Buildings

Carl Heath and Marshall Cobb, PropertySource
If you are a considering buying a strata property, it is important to undertake a detailed review of the owners corporation to ensure it is properly managed and funded.

NSW: Q&A Capital Works Fund - How Many Quotes Are required?

Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
Question: Is it a requirement that managing agents in NSW solicit and present three competitive quotes for any work requiring Capital Works Funding to the Strata’s executive committee?

Why is a Strata Inspection Report so important if I am considering buying a Unit, Apartment, townhouse villa or commercial property within a Strata Scheme?

Paul Mulligan, Find Our Home
Buying into a Strata Scheme may be one of biggest financial decisions that you may make! Why is a strata inspector report an important part of the process?

QLD: The golden rules of by-law enforcement

Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal
Bylaw enforcement is not an optional activity. By-laws must be enforced, and the responsibility for their enforcement lies with the committee.

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SA: Floating Floors in Apartments: Can I Lay These In My Second Floor Apartment?

Tyson D'Sylva, Ace Boby Corporate Management
Question: Is there a law that relates to the use of floating floors in apartment renovations? My apartment is on the second floor.

NSW Strata Reforms: Cosmetic & Minor Renovations – what can & can’t you do?

Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
What do I need to know about renovating my apartment after new strata laws have commenced? What is the difference between cosmetic work & minor renovations.

NSW: How To Deal With Boundary Fences In Strata - PODCAST

Amanda Farmer, Your Strata Property featuring Savina Yang, Lawyers Chambers.
What steps do you or your scheme need to take to deal with boundary fences strata? The very first step is to approach your neighbour and open the channels of communication.

QLD: Q&A What body corporate administration fees can be passed onto lot owners?

Frank Higginson, Hynes Legal
Question: Can body corporate administration fees for services such as pet approvals or common property insurance excess be passed onto individual lot owners?

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Body corporate reforms up for discussion

The Palaszczuk Government has called for public submissions on an independent report setting out 29 recommendations on body corporate by-laws, debt recovery and community titles scheme terminations.

Queenslanders have until 5 May 2017 to have their say on the Government Property Law Review report, prepared by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

“Before considering any changes to the current laws, the Palaszczuk Government wants to hear people’s views on QUT’s recommendations,” Mrs D’Ath said.

“These include improving the ability of bodies corporate to make and enforce by-laws dealing with vehicle towing, pets and second-hand cigarette smoke drift between units."

The full media release from Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Training and Skills
The Honourable Yvette D'Ath can be read here.

The report and information on how to make a submission can be found here.