by hbcmwp | Jan 28, 2026 | Strata Solve
For lot owners in community title schemes, particularly those who rent out their properties, maintaining the Body Corporate (BC) Roll with current and accurate details isn’t just a recommendation, it’s a crucial statutory requirement and practical...
by hbcmwp | Jan 28, 2026 | Strata Solve
Late last year Brisbane City Council announced landmark reforms to better regulate short stay accommodation in low density suburbs. The proposed changes will be included in a new local law with the council hoping to have it in place by July 1st this year. These...
by hbcmwp | Nov 20, 2025 | Strata Solve
A recent Queensland body corporate dispute — involving a client of Hartley’s — is believed to have set a legal precedent after an adjudicator publicly questioned the apparent use of artificial intelligence in the preparation of submitted material. While the specifics...
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 | Strata Solve
The most comprehensive climate assessment ever undertaken in Australia has recently been released warning of significant and widespread impacts from climate change, even under the most optimistic scenarios. According to the report, 1.5 million Australians could be at...
by hbcmwp | Aug 27, 2025 | Strata Solve
The recent commencement of the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) on 1 August 2025 introduced new disclosure obligations for property sellers. These changes sparked considerable discussion and apprehension within the industry, particularly regarding the practical challenges...
