THE CHRISTMAS STRATA RUSH: WHY IT HAPPENS—AND WHY WE ALL NEED TO TAKE A BREATH As the year draws to a close and workplaces prepare for the traditional two-week shutdown, something entirely predictable—but still always surprising—happens across the strata industry: the Christmas Rush. Anyone who has worked in strata, legal, accounting, construction, real estate, or […]

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR BODY CORPORATE RECEIVES A PAYMENT CLAIM Payment Claims and Pitfalls: What Bodies Corporate Must Know Bodies corporate in Queensland are often involved in building projects, from minor repairs to major upgrades. With construction comes the risk of payment disputes, especially with contractors issuing payment claims under the Building Industry Fairness […]

STOPPING SMALL GLASS ISSUES BECOMING BIG PROBLEMS A Preventative Maintenance Guide for Strata Committees A tiny chip, a sticky sliding door or a window that does not sit quite right can seem harmless enough. But in strata buildings, these small glass issues often become big and expensive problems when left untreated. For committees, understanding early […]

COMMUNICATION STYLES: ADAPTING FOR BETTER COMMITTEE OUTCOMES “A good strata manager doesn’t just know the legislation — they know how to translate it for every audience in adaptable communication styles.” Understanding Different Communication Styles No two committees are the same. Some prefer detailed reports and written correspondence, while others value quick phone calls or informal […]

HOW TO DRAFT MOTIONS FOR YOUR BODY CORPORATE Submitting a motion to your body corporate is one way owners can help make decisions about how their community titles scheme is run. A motion is a request for action, and whether it’s a request for something to be maintained, proposing a new by-law or seeking approval […]

PROTECTING BUILDINGS THROUGH PASSIVE FIRE Keeping Multi-Residential Buildings Safe Through Effective Passive Fire Management. In multi-residential buildings, passive fire protection plays a critical but often overlooked role in safeguarding occupants. While alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers are familiar features of fire safety, the systems hidden within walls, ceilings, and service shafts are just as vital. Fire-rated […]