Common Ground

Navigating shared spaces, small homes and community life.

How Shared Living Shapes Everyday Life in Small Spaces

Shared living comes with its own challenges and rewards, from body corporate rules
and small-space solutions to the everyday realities of living side by side.

Exterior of The Place Urangan after redevelopment into a mixed-use precinct in Hervey Bay.Win Projects
, ,

What It Took to Save The Place Urangan

How a Casual Lunch Deal Turned Into a Complex Building Rescue “We accidentally bought the building.” That’s how developer and builder Glen Winney at Win Projects describes the beginning of what became one of Hervey Bay’s most ambitious…
Modern coastal townhouse complex representing lifestyle village vs body corporate living in Australia
,

“No Council Rates!” The Hidden Realities of Lifestyle Choices

Do You Really Own Your Home? The Fine Print Behind Lifestyle Villages and Townhouse Living LIFESTYLE village vs body corporate ownership is becoming an increasingly important question for Australians looking to downsize or move…
For Sale sign outside a townhouse complex during a property inspection
,

Body Corporate Due Diligence for Buyers

Sales Pitches: Why Body Corporate Buyers Need to Do Their Homework BY THE time most people buy into a townhouse or apartment complex, they’ve already fallen a little bit in love. Maybe it’s the neat courtyard. The promise of “low-maintenance…
Body corporate committee meeting discussing maintenance decisions in a Queensland apartment complex
,

Body Corporate Maintenance Issues QLD: Why Processes Matter

Inside the Chaos of Body Corporate Maintenance Why good intentions aren’t always enough There’s a moment that tends to happen in many body corporate meetings. It’s not dramatic. No raised voices. No one storms out. But you leave with…
Townhouse Living: Modern townhouse complex exterior in Australia with landscaped gardens and balconies
, ,

Townhouse Living in Australia: The Pros & Cons

10 Things I Wish I’d Known About Townhouse Living Before Buying WHEN I first bought into a townhouse complex, I had the idea there was some overarching — almost mythical — body corporate taking care of maintenance behind the scenes. After…

Looking for more on body corporate and community living?

For official advice on rights, responsibilities and shared spaces in Queensland,
explore the Queensland Government’s Body Corporate and Community Management guide.