Body corporate and insurance for single storey unit (QLD)

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  1. Kai41314

    Kai41314 Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    I am looking at a single storey unit in QLD. The RE agent told me the body corporate for it is $42 per week. Is it too high? Does body corporate in QLD have a building insurance policy? Do I still need to purchase building insurance?

    Thanks,
    Kai
     
    Kai41314, 25th Jul, 2015
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  2. DanW

    DanW Well-Known Member

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    That's cheap.
     
    DanW, 25th Jul, 2015
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  3. Lu Bracher

    Lu Bracher Well-Known Member

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    Qld Body Corp Fees do include building insurance. Depending on how big the building is - you need to access the PDS to confirm. Generally though, you need landlord insurance for units to cover internal inclusions - some insurers include this as part of their landlord policies. Body Corp generally covers all else.
     
    Lu Bracher, 25th Jul, 2015
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