Is Your Apartment Fire Safe?
Are you up to speed with the changes to the Queensland smoke alarm legislation? New legislation has been introduced to install photoelectric smoke alarms that are also interconnected. Recently, changes have been made to a variety of regulations related to fire safety and the placement of smoke alarms in domestic dwellings (class 1a and class […]
Building Management Checklist
Property assets need to be rigorously maintained to retain their value. However, many owners do not know or understand what is required to do this. Below we have created a building management checklist so you can ensure your building is well maintained and the value of your property is protected. Sinking Fund Forecast Purpose: A […]
Risks for Non-compliance in Your Building
Many Bodies Corporate are not aware of the risks associated with being compliant in their building. Throughout our many years in the industry we have seen the consequences that come with not being compliant. Failure to ensure your building is compliant can lead to: There could be two main reasons a committee may decide against […]
Does Your Building Have a Plan for the Future?
For most people, a sinking fund is an unfamiliar territory. A Bodies Corporate sinking fund is effectively a deposit which exists to allow a Body Corporate to pay for repairs and maintenance of a building. One of the benefits of living in a Body Corporate is the fact that everyone contributes to the future upkeep […]
3 Things to Look for When Choosing Your Commercial Cleaner
Keeping your office or building clean can often be a headache for many business owners. Often, there is a lot of traffic passing through the office and the lobby of the building creating dirt build up very quickly. With important clients visiting your office frequently, you need to ensure your office and the entry ways […]
The Cost of Not Maintaining Your Property
Many owners do not understand that consequences that come with not maintaining the common property of your building to a high standard. Throughout our many years in the industry we’ve seen the consequences that comes with a lack of planning combined with a poor standard of maintenance that results in buildings being not cared for […]
Fire Safety – What You Need and What You Should Ask
Why Does Fire Safety Legislation Exist? In Queensland we are governed by the Building Safety Regulations 2008, Building Act 1975, and Building Code of Australia. This legislation exists to prevent loss of life, injury to persons, and loss of property in situations of fire emergencies. Its two main goals are ensuring: Who is Responsible for […]
Top 3 Tips Your Body Corporate Should Know About Maintaining Your Property
A well-maintained property can make all the difference. It creates an enjoyable space for residents and increases the value of your property during resale. Throughout our many years in the industry we’ve seen the consequences that comes with a lack of planning combined with a poor standard of maintenance that results in buildings being not […]
Queensland Smoke Alarm Legislation Changes
New legislation is being introduced in Queensland, that will make Queensland households the safest in Australia when it comes to fire safety. What Are the Changes? The new legislation requires all Queensland dwellings to install photoelectric smoke alarms in all bedrooms and in hallways that connect bedrooms with the rest of the dwelling. What is […]
