General Information for Residents

2. Renovation approvals and building regulations

If you are planning a renovation either before or after moving in you must follow these steps to avoid the incredible disappointment and cost of having your renovations stopped prior to or during works.
  1. Attain permission from the body corporate by submitting an application.
  2. Ensure you understand about the QBCC contract.
Owners and residents are reminded that it is an offense to:
  • Make a material alteration or addition to the premises which contravenes the certificates of approval and/or regulations for the building without prior consent from all necessary parties. This applies to all units, common areas, the basement facilities, car park and storage areas.
Direct enquires to the Body Corporate committee or the Gold Coast City Council where required.
You may believe that "I bought this so I can do whatever I like" but with apartment living that is not the case and you do need to think about the lives of others in the building. That is why these rules exist.

Inspections required:

These inspections must be completed by an independent expert appointed by the Body Corporate at the completion of the following stages of renovation. Inspections will be at the owner’s expense for each necessary inspection. Each necessary inspection fee must be prepaid before any works can commence. It is the responsibility of the lot owner to organise the inspections with an approved company. Please provide a minimum of 48 hours notice

  • Waterproofing of Bathroom / Laundry /Balcony
  • Soundproofing of floors before tiles or floorboards being fitted
  • Air-conditioning installation
  • Fire Sprinklers
Rules to be agreed to by the Lot owner and the head builder/contractor:

(a separate copy is to be signed, dated and returned by both parties)

These rules have been put in place to ensure your renovation goes as smoothly as possible and that other lot owners are not affected more than required. Certain requirements are also enforced by the QBCC and we would suggest you look carefully at the QBCC website to ensure you are using the right tradespeople.

You have to download this agreement and sign it with the builder, then submit it as part of the application process to ensure all rules are kept.


Building work hours are confined to:

  • Week days : 8 am to 4 pm
  • Saturdays: 8 am to noon (for emergencies only)
  • Sundays: no work
  • Renovations are not permitted between second Friday in December and the third Monday in January. This is to ensure residents and their guests can enjoy the Christmas, New Year and holiday periods.
The building Manager should be advised prior to work commencing.
A deposit may be held in trust until work is completed to cover damage and cleaning to common property.
Owners are reminded that all occupants are entitled to the ‘Quiet enjoyment’ of their property at all times