Queensland’s smoke alarm reforms culminate on 1 January 2027, when all domestic dwellings—including strata lots—must comply with updated rules under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008, and QDC MP 6.1. For body corporate committees, caretakers, letting agents, and sellers, delays risk fines, settlement adjustments (0.15% REIQ), disputes, and stress—proactive review is essential.

Unlike other conveyancing transactions, management rights matters have more parties than people realise and can often confuse: Who is who; Who can talk to who; and Why certain people cannot talk to others. It is a pretty important paradigm to understand and one that is often misunderstood, even by experienced advisers. Let’s take a look…