COMMUNITY EDUCATION SEMINARS – SOLAR EXPERT PANELLIST INTRODUCED! The addition of solar power systems can provide numerous benefits to a strata scheme and its residents and can include; lower electric bills, lower carbon footprint, and potentially higher property values. But these benefits typically come with substantial installation and ongoing maintenance costs. Therefore the magnitude of […]

LAW REFORM – SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TOMORROW! On 24 August 2023 the Hon Yvette D’Ath MP, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence introduced the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill was referred to the Legal Affairs and […]

REFORM BILL INTRODUCED TO PARLIAMENT Reform Measures in Parliament Yesterday the Attorney-General introduced a Bill to make significant changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act. Whilst we are waiting on more detail, we are pleased to provide you with a high level summary below. Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment […]

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SEMINARS – REGISTRATIONS OPEN! It’s that time of year again. Our Smart Strata community education seminars are fast approaching. Twice a year Smart Strata proudly delivers a seminar series to Queensland connecting the strata community to strata professionals. Our next seminar series will be no different, as you will see, as we unveil […]

SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMPLETE The State Government will consider creating a register of all AirBnB, Stayz and short term rentals. The Short Term Accommodation Review Complete found coastal areas in Queensland had the most. The review also found dwelling supply has the greatest impact on rental affordability. As part of planning reforms to create […]