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Land valuations for body corporate

Land valuations for body corporate

This article covers land valuations within a body corporate scheme in Queensland, where each lot owner has a share of the scheme land.
Insurance

Strata Insurance vs Home and Contents Insurance

When you purchase a property in a strata scheme, your insurance responsibilities are very different from owning a freestanding house. Many lot owners assume that the body corporate’s insurance covers everything, but that’s rarely the case.
Online Meeting

How Technology is Changing Body Corporate AGMs

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated the adoption of on-line participation, electronic voting, hybrid meetings, and video attendance have become more common, offering flexibility for owners and committees alike.
The body corporate committee

Understanding Committee Roles: Who Does What?

In a body corporate, decisions are made by owners and the committee, while much of the day-to-day administration is carried out with the support of a body corporate manager.
Overflowing garbage bin

What’s That Smell? Odours in a Body Corporate Scheme

Whether it’s cooking smells, cigarette smoke, pet odours, rubbish, or drainage issues - odours can quickly affect the enjoyment of lots and common property and escalate into disputes if not handled properly.
Paperwork

How to Submit Effective Motions

While the concept of a motion is straightforward, the success of your proposal often comes down to how it is written and submitted. Poorly drafted motions are a common reason decisions are delayed, disputed, or ruled out of order at meetings.