In 2021, The Knight launched our webinar training series, designed to equip Committee Members with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and support functional, harmonious communities. The third session was held on 16 May 2022 titled ‘Governance: how to run an effective Owners Corporation‘ and covered: Running Effective Meetings Effective committee decision
“I want to help young Australians who are struggling to come to terms with their disability fulfil their potential and achieve their dreams.” This year The Knight honours Dylan Alcott, founder of the Dylan Alcott Foundation as our 2022 Australian Knight. The Dylan Alcott Foundation was born from a desire to eliminate the barriers that
Sustainable businesses have realised that it is not enough to ensure their practices are sustainable, they also must look to their supply chain and ensure they employ businesses that share their values. Owners Corporations are major employers. Caretakers, plumbers, painters and much more all get engaged by owners corporations on a regular basis. However, few
We are pleased to announce Anand Balasubramanian as our new Team Leader. Anand joined The Knight in October 2018 as an experienced Owners Corporation Manager. Prior to entering the strata industry Anand had studied Mechanical Engineering, with a Masters in Facilities Management and 10 years’ experience in the field. This background has equipped Anand with
In 2021, The Knight launched our webinar training series, designed to equip Committee Members with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and support functional, harmonious communities. The second session was held on 22 March 2022 titled ‘Understanding Owners Corporation insurance’ and covered: Insurance Market update How recovery works What is covered &
In this article we explain the different types of Owners Corporation resolutions and which type of resolution is required for common Owners Corporation decisions. What is a resolution? A resolution is a legally binding written and recorded decision made by an owners corporation either at a meeting or by ballot. Ordinary resolutions. Most resolutions made
From December 1 2021, updates to the Model Rules for an Owners Corporation have come into effect. Changes include rules about smoke penetration, the use of common property, external appearance of lots and more. It is important for all those who own and live in an Owners Corporation to be aware of the changes. Read
The Owners Corporations & Other Acts Amendment Act came into effect from the 1st December 2021. The OC Act updates contain a wide range of changes affecting the functions and responsibilities of Owners Corporations and key stakeholders. In this blog post we have collected 23 key updates and explained them in simple terms, with easy
The Knight is officially carbon neutral, becoming Australia’s first Climate Active certified Owners Corporation Management Company. Climate Active is Australia’s initiative for climate action, uniting people, business and Government to amplify our positive impact. Certification is awarded to businesses that have achieved a state of net zero emissions, otherwise known as carbon neutrality, and is
On Friday 3 December, the SCA (Vic) Pillar Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner was held. The evening was a celebration of the industry and its people; with recognition for the contributions of long-time SCA representatives – including The Knight founder, Robert Evans, as an Honorary Life Member – and thanks given to all SCA VIC
