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
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
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
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.
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
In May of 2019, an Exposure Draft of the proposed changes to the Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendment Bill was released. Included within the draft were a range of changes to the legislation that will result in increased consumer protection and professionalism in the Owners Corporation industry. A number of these changes affect the
By Alex Smale – Owners Corporation Manager There is a concept within design known as “hostile architecture” it describes attempts to use built environment to modify behaviour. As soon as you learn about this you will start to see it everywhere. A common example is skatestoppers which are metal strips often on ledges and railings
By Alex Smale – Owners Corporation Manager “Do we really need to pay to get the anchor points certified every year?” … “Do you want someone to fall off the roof?” This kind of conversation is all too common at the annual general meetings of strata properties. All buildings have machinery and systems which owners
More than ever before, buyers are looking for innovative features to make their homes more efficient and convenient. Developers who include these technological initiatives are able to attract buyers more easily and secure their reputation as an industry leader. Many of these initiatives also help achieve a more harmonious and cost-effective Owners Corporation through improved
This year, The Knight honours Sally Beard and the not-for-profit Backpacks 4 VIC Kids, of which Sally is the founder, as our 2020 Australian Knight. In Australia, nearly 48,000 children are in foster care or emergency accommodation on any given night, with 11,500 new placements occurring each year. Often vulnerable children are placed quickly, without much
