by hlsswp | Jul 25, 2023 | News
Short-term letting has been in the news again recently, with Brisbane City Council announcing in its budget that it would be raising the rates surcharge on short-stay accommodation properties from 50 to 65 per cent. Following the rating change last year, council has...
by hlsswp | Jul 25, 2023 | News
Many schemes only have a limited number of visitor parking spaces, and often the minimum number of required visitor car parks are stipulated in a Body Corporate’s Development Approval. So, what can a Body Corporate do to manage the visitor parking when a resident...
by hlsswp | Jun 8, 2023 | News
So many pet pics – so little time! Before we announce the winner of Pet of the Month – we have a few honourable mentions: Loaf of the Month: ^^ This is Lulu, proudly submitted by parent Julie Moran – maybe we should open a bakery – or make that a BARKery?? Displaying...
by hlsswp | Jun 8, 2023 | News
A recent conviction at the Brisbane Magistrate’s Court has been a wake up call to all Bodies Corporate of the risks they face when engaging an unlicensed contractor. A Brisbane building company was found guilty of three offences under the Queensland Building and...
by hlsswp | Jun 8, 2023 | News
Short answer – – Yes, in some instances you must Where a body corporate is required to gain entry to a lot and has provided the required notice, the authorised person has the power to enter the lot or exclusive use area. The body corporate or the authorised person do...
