by hbcmwp | Mar 21, 2025 | Strata Solve
The UNSW City Research Centre in conjunction with Strata Community Association recently released the fourth instalment of their Australasian Strata Insights report, providing a comprehensive picture of the strata industry in Australia and New Zealand. The 2024 report...
by hbcmwp | Feb 28, 2025 | Strata Solve
Most committees understand the body corporate has legislative obligations regarding repairs and maintenance of common property, and that the body corporate is under a “duty of care” to keep a building in a structurally sound condition. What is often surprising for...
by hbcmwp | Jan 30, 2025 | Strata Solve
As the cost of living continues to rise, we are seeing owners turn to other options to get the best value out of their homes – including converting a garage, shed or carport into a habitable space with a view to rent that new space out. The law is pretty clear on...
by hbcmwp | Sep 23, 2024 | Strata Solve
In this month’s case update, we learn about Summit Square, and the hapless attempts by an owner to have a car parking exclusive use area changed to remove obstruction to the roller door being opened form that owner’s lot. In the subject case the applicant owner of lot...
by hbcmwp | Jul 23, 2024 | Partner Post, Strata Solve
Effective from May 1st, 2024, the newly introduced Body Corporate and Community Management Act Amendment Bill 2023 (BCCMOLA), terminating a scheme by an economic reasons resolution poses significant obstacles for bodies corporate and is far from straightforward....
by hbcmwp | Jul 23, 2024 | Strata Solve
A storm emergency plan for strata communities. Understanding your insurance policy is crucial to ensuring your building is adequately protected against all weather-related events. Conduct a thorough risk assessment with your Body Corporate Manager to ensure your...
