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 &
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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
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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
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The Knight recently 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 first session was held on 15 November 2021 titled ‘The Role of The Owners Corporation Committee’ and covered: Key Owners Corporation stakeholders and their roles Committee
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On 21 July 2021, The Knight held our annual information evening, An Evening with The Knight. The evening was set to be our return to in-person events after a year in lockdown. Unfortunately, Melbourne’s snap lockdown meant a last-minute pivot to a virtual format, but a pivot that proved to be a huge success. This
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By Alex Smale – Owners Corporation Manager Incorrect parking in an Owners Corporation is one of the most common problems reported to strata managers. It can be immensely frustrating to have someone else park in your space or to see visitor spaces filled with resident cars. In large townhouse estates with internal roads, it is
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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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