by hbcmwp | Oct 20, 2025 | Partner Post
From 1st January 2027, Queensland’s deadline for household smoke alarm compliance matures, and it’s very important to ensure your dwelling meets the Australian Standards AS 3786-2014. We’re here to help you understand the new requirements — and give you peace of mind...
by hbcmwp | Oct 20, 2025 | Adjudicators Orders
A look at the perils of erecting a fence without a grant of exclusive use from your body corporate. When a unit or townhouse Building Format Plan complex is being planned and well prior to building commencing, the relevant Council, the developer and the developer’s...
by hbcmwp | Oct 20, 2025 | Strata Solve
The financial toll of extreme weather events such as floods, bushfires, and storms has nearly tripled in Australia since the 1990s, according to insurers, with the burden falling disproportionately on poorer communities. Australia’s exposure to extreme weather is...
by hbcmwp | Sep 25, 2025 | Partner Post
Spring isn’t just about warmer weather — it’s also AGM season!Committees are finalising budgets, electing members, and considering by-law changes before year-end.But here’s the problem:❌ Missed quorums❌ Low turnout❌ Hours wasted counting ballotsThat’s where electronic...
by hbcmwp | Sep 25, 2025 | Adjudicators Orders
Readers might remember that where an owner wishes to have the body corporate allocate a certain section of common property to the exclusive use of their lot, the motion has to be in the form of a resolution without dissent, meaning: at a general meeting where all...
