On Thursday 10 December 2020, the SCA Vic Pillar Awards for Excellence were held. The Pillar Awards recognise ‘pillars’ of the strata community; businesses who display excellence in staff training, professional conduct and innovation, and individuals who display emotional intelligence, strong ethics and a drive to better themselves, their business and the industry. The Knight
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By Alex Smale I was sitting in the SCA A100 seminar when the instructor introduced an idea that initially seemed problematic. They suggested strata is the fourth level of government, envisioning government consisted of federal, state, local, and then… strata? Governing involves both the administration and control of a community. There is no doubt strata
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By Alex Smale – Owners Corporation Manager There is a lot to consider when buying a new property. This is even more true when purchasing a property within a Plan of Subdivision or Strata Plan. Included in your section 32, will be an Owners Corporation Certificate which should highlight any potential issues with the property.
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On Thursday 26 November 2020, The Knight’s Business Development Manager, Lisa Dixson joined Cate Bakos on Your Mortgage on Property TV. Lisa chatted with Cate about Owners Corporations, demystifying some common misconceptions and confusions and delving into the role of the Owners Corporation Manager. Lisa was joined also by Tim Boyle from Finalytics who spoke
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On the 26th of August, The Knight held its annual information evening, this year in virtual format. The topic was ‘Being Neighbourly’ and panellists discussed strategies for dealing with common conflict, the importance of Owners Corporation rules and the escalation process. Plus, special guest Irene Opper from Neighbourhood Connect joined us to share the importance
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Many Owners Corporation Committees will have become very familiar with the virtual meeting over the past 6 months during the COVID-19 pandemic. Born of necessity due to government advice and restrictions, hosting virtual Owners Corporation meetings has actually revealed some unexpected benefits over this period. While they continue to remain a necessity as we plot
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The establishment of an Owners Corporation is an involved process. Doing it incorrectly or missing key deadlines can have real consequences for your project and purchasers, including the delaying of settlements. Partnering with a trusted and experienced Owners Corporation Manager from the early stages of your project will ensure the Owners Corporation is correctly established
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Commencing 28 July 2020, new regulations require an Employer to notify WorkSafe immediately upon becoming aware of a Worker with a confirmed coronavirus diagnosis who has attended the workplace during the infectious period. It is important to note that an OC may be deemed an ’employer’ where it directly employs someone to assist with carrying out it’s
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It used to be that knowing your neighbours was common. That popping next door to borrow something – or just to say hello – was considered the norm. However, with technology helping to keep us more connected with those further away, many have neglected the potential social circle which exists around them – their neighbours.
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On Saturday 27 June, The Knight’s Managing Director, Gregor Evans was a guest on 3WBC’s ‘Bricks and Mortar‘ to discuss all things Owners Corporations (previously known as Body Corporates). The segment covers many of the frequently asked questions by those new to living or owning in strata scheme including: What an Owners Corporation is What
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