Winter is here, is your building ready?

Winter is here, is your building ready?

As the cooler months roll in, now is the perfect time to check in on your building’s winter readiness. Whether it is reducing fire risks, improving energy efficiency or tackling common cold-weather concerns like condensation, a proactive approach keeps everyone safer...
Preparing for the 2027 Smoke Alarm Changes (QLD)

Preparing for the 2027 Smoke Alarm Changes (QLD)

At Bright & Duggan, we are committed to supporting our clients in preparing for the upcoming 2027 changes to interconnected smoke alarm legislation across Queensland. If you are an investor, owner or body corporate you need to know how to comply. Understanding...
Smoke Alarm Compliance Deadline QLD

Smoke Alarm Compliance Deadline QLD

A reminder that all Queensland residential properties, including units, townhouses and apartments, must be fully compliant with updated smoke alarm laws by 1 January 2027.   What must be done by the deadline? By 1 January 2027, every dwelling must have:...
NSW Strata reforms

NSW Strata reforms

Next wave of strata law changes commencing 1 April 2026 The NSW Government’s next stage of reforms to strata and community scheme legislation will come into force on 1 April 2026. These aim to: Strengthen developer accountability, improve financial transparency, and...