Understanding the Owners Corporation Breach Notice Process Disagreements are part of life in any shared property. Most are relatively minor. A parking issue, noise complaint, unauthorised works or damage to common property. The challenge is making sure those issues are dealt with fairly and consistently before they grow into something bigger. That is where an […]
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The legislation behind how owners corporations operate in Victoria Most owners never sit down and read the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic). Yet it influences many of the decisions made within an owners corporation every day. It affects how levies are raised, who is responsible for repairs, what insurance must be maintained and how committees […]
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Understanding the Role of a Committee in an Owners Corporation Most owners corporations rely on committee members to keep things moving. Maintenance issues need attention. Insurance needs renewing. Contractors need approving. Financial decisions need oversight. While the role is voluntary, it comes with real responsibilities. Committee members are trusted to make decisions that support the […]
What Buyers and Owners Should Watch For An inactive owners corporation is more common than many buyers realise. At first glance, everything can seem fine. The building looks maintained. Owners get along. There may not even be regular levies. In smaller developments especially, people often assume there is little to manage. The issue is that […]
Why Insurance Matters for Shared Property Owners corporation insurance is one of the most important parts of managing shared property. It protects the building, supports compliance and helps reduce financial risk when something goes wrong. In apartment buildings, townhouse developments and mixed-use properties, owners share responsibility for common property. That includes lifts, shared services, hallways, […]
What to Consider Before Managing Your Owners Corporation Yourself A self-managed owners corporation Victoria arrangement means the owners, usually through the committee, manage the property without appointing a professional manager. For some smaller buildings, this can work well. The owners may know each other, the common property may be simple, and the workload may be […]
How Committee Meetings Support Clear Decisions and Well-Run Communities Owners corporation committee meetings are where most of the real work happens. They are not just a formal requirement. They are the space where decisions are made, issues are resolved, and the direction of the property is set. In Victoria, committees carry responsibility for governance, finances, […]
How Fair Cost Sharing Works in an Owners Corporation The benefit principle is one of the more practical concepts in owners corporation management. It is not complex, but it is often misunderstood or overlooked. At its core, the benefit principle means this. When a cost relates to work that benefits some owners more than others […]
Why Accurate Valuations Matter for Owners Corporations Owners corporation property valuation is often something committees know they need, but rarely think about until it becomes urgent. It sits quietly in the background, usually tied to insurance renewal, then quickly fades out of focus again. That works for a while. Until it doesn’t. A valuation does […]
Understanding owners corporation fees in Melbourne apartment buildings Buying an apartment often feels very different from buying a house. You own your private lot, but you also share responsibility for the building around you. Hallways, lifts, car parks and services belong to everyone together, not to a single owner. That shared ownership is the reason […]