One of the most vexing issues in Queensland’s strata industry is the compatibility of short-term holiday accommodation with long-term residential living. 

A prominent building in South Brisbane that was developed for long-term residential living became the latest battleground for this industry issue.

" Short-term use of a house by holiday makers or other persons seeking short-term accommodation is different from longer term residential use, even though it may be difficult to draw a clear dividing line. In its ordinary meaning, to use a building for a residential purpose does not include using it for the purpose of letting it out to others (and those others using it) for holidays or other temporary accommodation. "

You can read more about the controversy's here…

We see it all the time – strata properties that are allowed to fall into such a state of degradation that major repairs are required to fix the problem, leading to overblown budgets, huge disruptions, and unhappy owners.

But proactive strata building maintenance provides another way to manage property upkeep and repairs. With the help of a reliable contractor such as Higgins, you'll find yourself saving time, money and stress in the long term.

Here are some of the many advantages of having a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to strata building maintenance...