The Body Corporate Handbook A Guide to

Population growth, rising property prices and the dream of a new lifestyle have made body corporate living more and more popular in Australia. Living in an apartment, unit or townhouse can be a rewarding experience, but body corporate life can also be confusing. In this book, expert author Stephen Raff clarifies the rules and answers vital questions such as: What should I look out for when buying a strata property? What are the responsibilities of the body corporate, owners and tenants? How do committee meetings work? What fees will I have to pay? Who takes care of maintenance? What happens if I get into a dispute?Packed with revealing case studies and state-specific information, The Body Corporate Handbook is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of strata life for owner-occupiers, tenants and investors.

Stephen Raff is the CEO of Ace Body Corporate Management, an international body corporate management company based in Melbourne. Stephen has lived in and owned strata properties and served on committees of management for more than 20 years, and has been in body corporate practice as a manager for more than 14 years.

About the author.

Acknowledgements.

Preface.

Chapter 1 - Is a strata property right for you?

Chapter 2 - Seeking out that perfect place.

Chapter 3 - Assessing the building and surrounding property.

Chapter 4- Ways to buy.

Chapter 5 - Responsibilities of bodies corporate ...and owners.

Chapter 6 - Fees and financial management.

Chapter 7 - Executive committees and meetings.

Chapter 8 - Maintenance.

Chapter 9 - Resolving disputes.

Chapter 10 - Selling up.

A final word from the author.

Glossary.

Appendix A: What's yours and what's common property?

Appendix B: Dispute resolution process, by region.

Appendix C: Investigating body corporate records before you buy.

Appendix D: Helpful resources.

Contributors.

Index.

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The Body Corporate Handbook A Guide to Buying, Owning and Living in a Strata Scheme or Owners Corporation in Australia

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