by hbcmwp | Mar 19, 2026 | Partner Post
When it comes to electrical safety, one small but essential component often goes unnoticed: the earth stake, also known as an earth electrode. Despite its simple appearance—a metal rod driven into the ground—it plays a critical role in keeping occupants and properties...
by hbcmwp | Mar 19, 2026 | Partner Post
More so now than ever, strata properties are increasingly becoming at risk of underinsurance. With inflation and increasing costs of repairs because of labour and material shortages, ensuring you have adequate insurance in place is more important than ever. Any...
by hbcmwp | Mar 19, 2026 | Adjudicators Orders
From time to time, particularly in complexes where there is a mixed us of lots, owners of certain lots may wish to lodge a development application with Council to seek Council approval to make changes to their lot. It is often at this time that owners will discover...
by hbcmwp | Mar 19, 2026 | Strata Solve
The Queensland Government introduced updated smoke alarm legislation in January 2017, which has been phased in over three stages across ten years to give households ample time to comply. The final deadline for all properties to meet the new requirements is 1 January...
by hbcmwp | Feb 19, 2026 | Partner Post
In today’s strata environment, obtaining and maintaining body corporate insurance is becoming increasingly challenging. Across Australia, insurers are tightening their requirements, premiums are rising, and many schemes are discovering that even small building issues...
