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An Invitation to our Continuing Education Seminars
GET IN QUICK TO SECURE YOUR SPACE AT OUR REMAINING SEMINARS IN AIRLIE BEACH ON TUESDAY, 13TH JULY 2010 at 5.30pm
RSVP to info@abcm.com.au or 07 4946 4508
Insurance & GST - Are you covered?
A recent issue that has been brought to our attention is regarding a body corporate’s insurance valuations. Many schemes are still deducting the GST from the building insurance in the belief that it is fully recoverable, or never payable.
Managing Foil Insulation Safety Risks
There are electrical safety risks associated with ceiling spaces where foil ceiling insulation has been laid on the ceiling structure. In such cases, the foil insulation is likely to cover and has the potential to make contact with electrical cables/equipment and other services in the ceiling space.
Lot Entitlements - Can we make it fairer?
In response to a number of complaints from unit owners the Fair Trading Minister, Peter Lawlor, has announced proposed changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act
Are your windows safe?
In response to other recent industry circulars on the issue, Archers Body Corporate Management has undertaken a review of the requirements under the Building Code of Australia in relation to fall prevention from windows higher than 4 m from the ground.
Managing your onsite manager
The relationship between the committee and the onsite manager is often a torrid affair - beginning with passionate mutual high-expectations and ending in a bitter protracted row. Having captured your attention with that seditious prologue, I concede that my observations are predisposed to the extent that, not surprisingly, "happily ever after" relationships rarely find their way to my desk.
Archers launches new website!
The new and improved abcm.com.au goes live!
Facelifts and Hip-Replacements
A discussion on the importance of ensuring that vital facilities such as lifts, pumps and paintwork are maintained in order to promote the longevity of your complex.
Owner-Occupiers VS. Investors
The common perception is that owner-occupiers are only concerned about lifestyle - who parks where, are the rubbish bins in their place, who used the pool after 11pm and so on.
On the other side, investors are supposed to only concern themselves with financial return and don't care about conditions for people living in the building.
