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Inner-City Affordability Initiative for Brisbane City
In response to Brisbane’s growth, BCC has proposed a new citywide amendment known as the Inner-City Affordability Initiative. This plan aims to balance development pressures with the need to maintain access to affordable housing options within the city centre.
Preparing for Storm Season
Queensland summers are a time when the skies can shift from calm to chaos in just moments -delivering a deluge of rain, lightning and in recent years, flooding. With these unpredictable weather patterns often causing significant disruption, preparation is more than just a precaution – it’s a necessity.
When an Owner Fails to Perform Required Maintenance in a Body Corporate Scheme
Maintaining your own lot in ‘good condition’ is not optional. Under the body corporate law lot owners must maintain their lot, and if they have exclusive use of common property, the exclusive use by-laws may assign responsibility for this area as we.
Owner Responsibilities When Installing Solar Panels in a Body Corporate
Installing solar panels is a great way to reduce energy bills and contribute to a more sustainable future. However, if you live in a body corporate scheme there are certain responsibilities you need to be aware of before going ahead with your solar panel installation.
When old meets new: Thornclyffe, Kangaroo Point
Nestled in the suburb’s eastern corner sits Thornclyffe House. Constructed in the late 1880s in the thick of the city’s first building boom, this significant historical landmark now has its own modern twist.
When the Committee Can and Can’t Make Decisions on Behalf of the Body Corporate
The committee’s authority is not absolute, and there are clear guidelines that define when and how it can act on behalf of the body corporate. Read our article for more.
Accessing Body Corporate Records
Body corporate records are crucial for lot owners, prospective buyers, tenants, and legal representatives who may need insight into the financial and operational aspects of a body corporate.
Exclusive Use By-Laws
Although technically part of the common property, exclusive use by-laws grant specific owners the right to enjoy some spaces privately. In this article we look at exclusive use by-laws, what they govern and how they are established.
Body Corporate Bank Accounts
This article looks at the details of the body corporate bank account including why they’re required, who can open and manage them, and how the spending is authorised.
