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Strata Goes Digital: Finding the Best Body Corporate Manager QLD in a Tech-Enabled World

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Living in a strata community in Brisbane for the past few years, I've had my fair share of experiences with body corporate management .  Like many residents, I've dealt with misplaced notices about pool closures, struggled to find past meeting minutes about upcoming renovations, and waited days for a response to a simple request like a burnt-out hallway bulb replacement. Thankfully, the landscape of strata management seems to be changing for the better.  A new wave of tech-savvy body corporate managers is emerging, promising to streamline communication, improve transparency, and boost efficiency. This article explores the growing trend of tech-enabled strata management and its potential benefits for QLD residents, ultimately helping you find the best body corporate manager QLD for your needs. The Strata Struggle: Paperwork, Delays, and Frustration These personal frustrations highlight the common issues plaguing traditional strata management reliant on paper and manual processes

QLD Body Corporate Managers Tackle New Legislative Landscape

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Queensland body corporate managers are on the frontlines of a changing landscape. The Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (BCCMOLA Bill) introduced a wave of updates in November 2023.  These modifications aim to improve governance, address common issues, and offer more flexibility in specific situations. One key change empowers body corporates to create by-laws restricting smoking in outdoor areas like balconies and patios. "This is a welcome development for many residents," says Sarah Jones, a body corporate manager in Brisbane. "Previously, smoke-free restrictions were limited to indoor common areas. Now, we can address resident concerns about cigarette smoke drifting onto balconies and patios."   However, Jones highlights the need to be familiar with the process for establishing such by-laws, which typically requires a special resolution passed at a general meeting with a significant majority vote. The BCCMOLA Bil