Workplace Health and Safety Obligations- QLD
May 27, 2019Legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 is the Queensland legislation regulating safety in the state. It is the result of the harmonisation of individual state and territory legislation. The goal of this legislation continues to be the
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Cladding Deadline Extended
May 15, 2019An extension has been announced for the QBCC combustible cladding deadlines. Parts 2 and 3a have been changed. At StarBMS we have been working hard and engaging industry professionals to meet the original deadlines. For some committees it is a breath of fresh air to
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Pool Safety
May 1, 2019In Australia we are lucky enough to have nice hot weather throughout most of the year. This makes swimming pools a valuable investment. With a growing population living in strata communities, the allure of a pool within the scheme can be highly appealing. However, with
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Top 5 Overlooked Common Property Maintenance Issues
November 14, 2018Whether it is a townhouse complex or a high rise building, the Body Corporate (or Owners Corporation) is responsible for good repair and maintenance of the property. But do you know there are hidden repair and maintenance items that, if overlooked, can cost your community
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Why You Need A Sinking Fund Forecast – Qld
November 13, 2018One of the benefits of living in a Body Corporate is the fact that everyone contributes their fair share to the future upkeep of the property. This is done through a regular drip of savings. In Queensland, it is called a Sinking Fund; In New
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Why You Need CapEx Fund Forecast – NSW
November 13, 2018One of the benefits of living in an Owners Corporation is the fact that everyone contributes their fair share to the future upkeep of the property. This is done through a regular drip of savings. In Queensland, it is called a Sinking Fund; In New
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Why You Need A Maintenance Fund Forecast – Vic
November 13, 2018One of the benefits of living in an Owners Corporation is the fact that everyone contributes their fair share to the future upkeep of the property. This is done through a regular drip of savings. In Queensland, it is called a Maintenance Fund; In New
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How To Prioritise A Maintenance Program
March 16, 2017Buildings in strata schemes are no different to cars, in that their value will constantly depreciate, and will at some stage require money to be spent overhauling them. But to combat this constant depreciation, your car requires ongoing maintenance and repairs to keep it on
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Seven (Potentially) Deadly Sins
February 12, 2017It’s the small details that count – and when it comes to safety, those small details matter in big ways. The Star BMS team has noticed that many strata communities experience fall foul of seven simple but very important faults. But the good news is,
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Choosing The Right Tradies
November 28, 2016We’ve all heard the stories – the tradespeople who don’t turn up on time (or show up at all), who overcharge for second rate services and don’t do the job as specified – you and your community may have been a victim of it. At
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