MANDATORY SELF-RESOLUTION IN COMMUNITY TITLES SCHEMES Living in a community titles scheme can come as a surprise to many new residents. It can take some time to adjust. Perhaps the most striking difference is the proximity to others in your scheme. Life in a body corporate means thinking about how your everyday behaviour might affect […]

SEMINAR SERIES: 4TH EXPERT LAWYER PANELIST INTRODUCED Introducing Jason Carlson – Your Next Expert Speaker The highly anticipated Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series returns to Queensland this April–May 2025. Continuing our tradition of delivering top-tier education and insights for the strata sector, we are pleased to announce our seminar series 4th expert panelist: Jason […]

NOT ALL “HOUSE RULES” ARE INVALID A body corporate commonly creates policies about various practical matters at the scheme. These policies are usually referred to as “House Rules” and are not part of the scheme’s by-laws. Typical topics for these rules include moving in/out, renovation and moving bonds, and use of recreation facilities. If an […]

SEMINAR SERIES 3RD EXPERT LAWYER PANELIST INTRODUCED Introducing Our Seminar Series 3rd Expert Panelist – Jarad Maher The highly anticipated Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series is set to return across Queensland this April–May 2025. As part of our commitment to delivering expert insights and valuable guidance to the strata community, we are excited to […]

UNDERSTANDING 2025 LAND VALUATIONS IN QUEENSLAND In March 2025, the Queensland Valuer-General released new land valuations for 14 local government areas (LGAs), including Brisbane. These valuations, effective from June 30, 2025, reflect the property market as of October 1, 2024. Significant increases have been observed across various regions, with some areas experiencing substantial spikes. LGAs […]