Management Rights

Motels

Caravan Parks

Employment

 

Nick Buick (Page 16)

In: Body Corporate, Facilities Management

Contributed By: ABC News on

This article was published by ABC News and appears on their website:  http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-05/bodies-corporate-may-have-to-pay-for-cladding-inspections/8871094 Queenslanders living in body corporate-run apartment blocks could be forced to pay for new safety audits and pick up multi-million-dollar tabs for ripping out combustible cladding in buildings that have previously been ticked off as safe. The ABC’s Four Corners program has revealed more than a decade before a deadly fire in London, Australian suppliers of aluminium-composite cladding knew the product they were selling with a polyethylene (PE) core was highly flammable. It is not known how many non-government buildings in Queensland have the unsafe cladding, but 40 government-owned buildings are under investigation andRead More →

In: Body Corporate, Legal

Contributed By: SMALL MYERS HUGHES LAWYERS on

Every lot has areas within them that are common property. Consequently, owners wanting to make changes or undertake renovations may require approval from the Owners Corporation and this will depend on the type of renovation required. Renovations fall into three categories: Cosmetic changes – Includes installing or replacing hooks, nails or screws for hanging paintings or other things on common property walls; installing or replacing handrails within your lot; painting; and filling minor holes and cracks in internal walls. Lot owners can do cosmetic work within their lot without seeking approval from the Owners Corporation; Minor renovations – Includes renovating a kitchen; changing recessed light fittings; installingRead More →

In: Motels and Hospitality, The Management Rights Market

Contributed By: Resort Brokers on

A PRIME Port Macquarie CBD riverfront accommodation property holding has changed hands in a landmark deal that underlines the rising tourism-related investment appetite for the Mid North Coast. Local development companies Lloyd Coastal Property and Bannister Constructions have sold the Palm Court Motor Inn, which they’ve owned in William Street since 1989, along with the management rights and 21 units in their adjacent 2007 development, Mantra Quayside, to a single buyer. The ‘hybrid’ deal negotiated by James Carrick of national accommodation specialists, Resort Brokers Australia, sees control of the key gateway precinct pass to an undisclosed private buyer from the Mid North Coast region. MrRead More →

In: The Management Rights Market

Contributed By: Resort Brokers on

BIGGERA WATERS apartment complexes Harbour Quays and East Quays have joined the super league of Gold Coast management rights, with their caretaking and letting businesses and associated real estate selling in one line for close to $13 million. A syndicate of 10 local investors has bought the 363-unit Harbour Quays and 300-unit East Quays management rights portfolio in an off-market deal secured by Resort Brokers Australia for developer Emandar Group. Agent Alex Cook confirmed earlier reports that the sale price for the 10-building operation was in the $12 – $13 million range, including seven apartments and eight offices. “With 663 apartments in 10 buildings acrossRead More →

In: Body Corporate, Landlords, Tenants, Renting and Management

Contributed By: TheOnsiteManager.com.au on

It’s been nearly ten years since the launch of AirBnB, and five years since it arrived in Australia. Much like Uber before it, the home-sharing platform’s grand promise to democratise the hotel and holiday rental market has brought with it a lot of problems – especially for hosts’ neighbours, bodies corporate, real estate agents, and of course onsite managers. We decided to explore onsite managers’ sentiment around AirBnB, so we reached out to our members and asked them to share their thoughts and concerns. This article is the first in the series. To kick things off, we looked at the pro-AirBnB side: those who haveRead More →

In: Events, The Management Rights Market

Contributed By: Nick Buick on

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Fishburners 155 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, BrisbaneFishburners is in the Zara building, but entrance is through the building next door (“Regent”). There will be an event attendant helping you with directions in front of it. About Our business events: Our business events provide members an opportunity to build business networks and exchange ideas in a relaxed social setting. We welcome both Chinese and Australian entrepreneurs to join us！Attendees at our events are warm, positive, career-driven and love to meet new people. Cold beer for early arrivals Dress code: smart casual. Event schedule: 6.30-7pm Business Networking 7-8pm GuestRead More →

In: Body Corporate, Facilities Management

Contributed By: Ace Body Corp on

A rise in solar panel fires in several Australian states has prompted a warning for hundreds of apartment owners going green on the cheap. At Ace, we’re concerned the problem could quickly grow with the huge popularity of solar power only increasing, if owners corporations/bodies corporate continue to put price over quality. Apartment blocks are well suited to solar networks because the energy generated can be used to power common areas creating costs-savings for owners corporations, but the presence of inexperienced market operators using cheap products has unfortunately exposed owners to serious fire risks. Fire Departments in Queensland have attended over 50 fires in theRead More →

In: Body Corporate, Facilities Management

Contributed By: TheOnsiteManager (Staff Writer) on

The Queensland Government is cracking down on combustible building cladding, following the Grenfell Tower fire in London and the discovery that the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane is clad in a similarly combustible material. The new Audit Taskforce is Queensland’s response to Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull’s call for States to ensure buildings meet Australian standards for fire safety. 44 buildings in Queensland – 23 government owned and 21 privately held – are undergoing compliance checks. While no other cases of non-compliant cladding have been found in the month since the taskforce launched, wider reviews could uncover many more; investigations after the 2014 Lacrosse fire inRead More →

In: Accounting and Finance, Body Corporate, Legal

Contributed By: TheOnsiteManager.com.au on

Some strata communities – formerly known as Body Corporates – aren’t liable to pay tax. However, this is not applicable to all stratas, and wrongly assuming you are exempt from paying tax can lead to fines and even court proceedings. It’s important to get in the know about strata communities and tax liabilities so you can gauge whether or not you are liable. If you need more information or one-on-one advice about your own situation, it may be worth speaking to a strata specialist with corporate tax knowledge, such as the team at Abacus Strata. Here’s a quick overview of strata related Tax to helpRead More →

In: Landlords, Tenants, Renting and Management

Contributed By: RealEstate.com.au on

Realestate.com.au recently put together an interesting resource guiding agents on marketing listings on their website. It covers the following points: Photography 76% of consumers on realestate.com.au told us that professional photography helps a listing stand out* Best image first, most frequented rooms next Consider the order of images: Living spaces Kitchen Bathroom Bedrooms Outdoor space Add your market’s lifestyle element. Think location, shopping, entertainment, schooling and transport Don’t skimp on imagery because it’s a rental Reuse professional photos when reletting or selling *Source: Residential Consumer Omnibus, July 2016 Hero Image First impressions count so feature the best image first Drawcard or not, external shots showRead More →

ADVERTISMENT: