Exiting or changing a body corporate management contract in New Zealand requires reviewing your service agreement, achieving committee or owner consensus, and exercising proper voting procedures under the Unit Titles Act 2010. Unit owners can get out of an underperforming management contract by issuing a formal notice of non-renewal prior to contract expiry, serving written […]
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Jul
Jul
Quick answer: No, standard body corporate fees do not include your individual council rates in New Zealand. Body corporate levies pay for the maintenance, insurance, and management of shared common property, while council rates are billed separately by the local council to the individual unit owner. Introduction One of the most common surprises for first-time […]
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Jul
Jul
Healthy Homes Compliance for NZ Body Corporates While the Healthy Homes Standards apply directly to individual landlords under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, they significantly impact Body Corporates in multi-unit buildings. Landlords often cannot achieve compliance, such as installing external heat pump compressors or cutting cladding for extractor fans, without altering common property. This forces […]
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Jun
Jun
Body corporate rules can be changed, but they must be changed properly. In New Zealand, changes usually need to be proposed by an owner or the committee, approved at a general meeting, and then registered with Land Information New Zealand before they become legally effective. For property owners, the key is to make sure any […]
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Mar
Mar
Body corporate management fees are regular levies paid by unit owners to fund building maintenance, insurance, administration and long-term upkeep of shared property. What Are Body Corporate Fees? Body corporate fees (also called levies) are regular payments made by unit owners to cover the maintenance, insurance, administration, and long-term upkeep of shared property in a […]
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Mar
Mar
Strata management fees in New Zealand are typically calculated as a percentage of annual body corporate levies or as a fixed fee per unit, with total costs varying by building size, age and complexity rather than by location alone. For a Body Corporate Manager overseeing multiple schemes, understanding inclusions, fee structures and value drivers is […]
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Feb
Feb
Body corporate management is the governance of shared NZ apartments and units, managing maintenance, budgets, compliance, insurance, and decisions that protect owners’ investments and ensure smooth building operations. What is Body Corporate Management in New Zealand? Body Corporate Management is the administration and governance of shared property in multi-unit developments such as apartments, townhouses, and […]
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Apr
Apr
Technology in body corporate management improves efficiency, transparency, and decision-making through AI, automation, and digital platforms that streamline communication, finances, maintenance, and compliance. Technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, and body corporate management is no exception. As one of Wellington’s leading body corporate and facilities management companies, Hallmark & Stone is committed […]
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Mar
Mar
Body corporate disputes arise from issues like maintenance, fees, by-laws, or neighbour conflicts. They are resolved through communication, mediation, tribunal processes, or legal action when needed. As one of Wellington’s leading body corporate and facilities management companies, Hallmark & Stone understands that disputes can occasionally arise within body corporates. In this latest instalment of our […]
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Mar
Mar
A body corporate manager in New Zealand oversees finances, compliance, maintenance, communication, and administration of shared properties to ensure smooth, legal, and efficient building management. As Wellington’s leading body corporate and facilities management company, Hallmark & Stone understands the vital role of a body corporate manager in maintaining and enhancing the value of multi-unit properties. […]