THE TREASURER ISN’T THE BOOKKEEPER: FIVE FINANCIAL MISCONCEPTIONS EVERY COMMITTEE SHOULD UNDERSTAND Every committee has one. The chairperson often becomes the public face of the body corporate. The secretary keeps meetings organised. The body corporate manager provides professional advice, administers decisions and keeps the day-to-day operation of the scheme moving. But when it comes to […]

THE TREASURER ISN’T THE BOOKKEEPER: FIVE FINANCIAL MISCONCEPTIONS EVERY COMMITTEE SHOULD UNDERSTAND Every committee has one. The chairperson often becomes the public face of the body corporate. The secretary keeps meetings organised. The body corporate manager provides professional advice, administers decisions and keeps the day-to-day operation of the scheme moving. But when it comes to […]

SELF-RESOLUTION — WORKING THROUGH ISSUES TOGETHER Many people expect governing bodies to enforce compliance when disputes arise in community titles schemes. However, the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) emphasises self-management, balancing individual rights with shared responsibilities on the assumption residents should have the capacity to resolve many issues themselves before seeking formal intervention. Self-resolution […]

SELF-RESOLUTION — WORKING THROUGH ISSUES TOGETHER Many people expect governing bodies to enforce compliance when disputes arise in community titles schemes. However, the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) emphasises self-management, balancing individual rights with shared responsibilities on the assumption residents should have the capacity to resolve many issues themselves before seeking formal intervention. Self-resolution […]

LED UPGRADES WITHOUT SINKING FUNDS Strata communities across Australia are facing a significant upcoming change: the national phase‑out of fluorescent lighting by the end of 2027. For many buildings, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. While an LED upgrade will eventually become unavoidable, the transition can also improve energy efficiency, reduce running costs […]

LED UPGRADES WITHOUT SINKING FUNDS Strata communities across Australia are facing a significant upcoming change: the national phase‑out of fluorescent lighting by the end of 2027. For many buildings, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. While an LED upgrade will eventually become unavoidable, the transition can also improve energy efficiency, reduce running costs […]