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Diagram showing Queensland Home Warranty Insurance coverage for residential buildings up to three storeys within community titles schemes.

Home Warranty Insurance and community titles schemes

The Queensland Home Warranty Scheme (QHWS) is a statutory insurance scheme administered by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). It is a not-for-profit scheme funded through insurance premiums paid…

Conduct of general meetings in Queensland – dealing with business outside of the meeting agenda

General meetings are the primary forum in which decisions of a body corporate are made in community titles schemes. The Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCM Act) and…

Bugden Allen Welcomes Two New Partners as the Firm Continues National Expansion

11th December 2025 Bugden Allen is proud to announce the appointment of Carolyn Meighan and Julia Moroz as Partners, marking an important milestone as we close out 2025 and continue…

Strata reform continues in New South Wales

On 19 November 2025, NSW Parliament introduced another set of proposed changes to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA), the Community Land Management Act 2021 (CLMA), the Strata Schemes…

General Meetings in Queensland – Understanding the rights of lot owners, representativies, and visitors

General meetings are a vital part of body corporate governance in Queensland. They are the forum for key decisions to be made about the management and administration of a community…

When Can an Owners Corporation Commence Bankruptcy Proceedings for Unpaid Levies?

Unpaid levies place real pressure on an owners corporation. While many arrears are resolved through reminders or standard debt-collection steps, some situations escalate to the point where more serious enforcement…

Understanding Ordinary, Special and Unanimous Resolutions in Victorian Owners Corporations

Resolution Rules: When “Ordinary” Isn’t Enough. What Every Lot Owner in Victoria Needs to Know Decisions in a Victorian owners corporation (OC) are not all created equal. Some matters, like…

December 2025 – STRATA INSITE Newsletter

In the December 2025 edition of STRATA INSITE we cover: FEATURED ARTICLES: Tribute article on Gary Bugden OAM, who sadly passed away on 6th October 2025 UPDATES AND ARTICLES FROM…

Strata Electricity Networks in WA: Your Guide to the New Embedded Network Code of Practice

Summary for WA Strata Companies & Strata Managers The Voluntary Embedded Networks Code of Practice establishes a best-practice framework for how Embedded Network Sellers (ENS) operate in Western Australia. Participation…

Gary Bugden OAM

Remembering Gary Bugden OAM (1947 – 2025)

A pioneer of strata law, a mentor to many, and a true gentleman. A message of thanks On behalf of the Bugden family and everyone at Bugden Allen, we want…

WA Raises the Bar: New Education Standards Set to Transform Strata Management

New WA Strata Manager Qualifications: What the 2025 Education Reforms Mean for Strata Management Western Australia is entering a new era of professionalisation in strata management. With the introduction of…

NSW Passes Major Domestic Violence Reforms to Residential Tenancy Laws (2025 Update)

Residential Tenancies Amendment (Domestic Violence Reform) Bill 2025   The NSW government continues to advance its reform agenda for rental laws, following the commencement of Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024…