Nicholsons Solicitors: Land Tax Changes Are Coming

From 30 June 2023, the Queensland Revenue Office will be calculating landholder liabilities by aggregating the value of properties owned across Australia and not just in Queensland. While some interstate land may be excluded from the total value (because of an exemption, such as for a principal place of residence), landowners will have to apply […]

Grace Lawyers: If It’s Not Budgeted For, Can The Committee Spend On It?

It’s a concern that is often raised.  The committee is considering spending money.  The fiscal-conservative on the committee, or the lot owner who disagrees with what it is being spent on, seizes the opportunity to point out that there is no line item for the expenditure in the budgets adopted at the last AGM. They […]

How to Reduce Your Summer Power Bill

Summer is a time to let your hair down but with above-average temperatures expected through the season, it’s also becoming a time to sweat over the power bill that comes after keeping your apartment cool. We have put together some tips recommended by cooling and sustainability experts to help reduce your electricity costs during the […]