Ownerscorporation's articles The Knight Welcomes New OC Operations Manager Carla Pizzorno We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for The Knight as we welcome Carla Pizzorno to our team as the newly appointed Owners Corporation Operations Manager. This strategic addition brings a wealth of experience and expertise, to propel our organisation towards new heights of efficiency and excellence. Carla comes to us with a proven […] April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Future of Window & Façade cleaning arrives in Australia The Knight team were lucky enough to attend a demonstration with FAMASO last month, the facilities service company which has secured the Australian rights to Norwegian technology KTV Working Drones. Taking place in South Melbourne, the FAMASO team showed us the speed and ease in which a varied building exterior could be cleaned utilising pressurised […] February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Big win for Rising Star: Strata Community Excellence Awards 2023 On Friday 27 October, the SCA (Vic) Strata Community Excellence Awards Gala Dinner was held. Hosted at the Leonda by the Yarra, the evening was a celebration of those who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community, from Managers to suppliers and everything in between. We would like to send our congratulations […] December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Benefits of having Maintenance Plan at your Property What is a maintenance plan? A maintenance plan is where all lot owners in an Owners Corporation contribute fairly towards common property maintenance. In order to develop an effective maintenance plan, adequate planning is required to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately and that excessive funds are not collected through special levies. The budget should […] November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Insurance Premium Funding in Strata Management As strata insurance premiums continue to skyrocket – is Insurance Premium Funding the timely solution for strata communities? Insurance Premium Funding: What is it? Insurance Premium Funding (IPF) is a financial solution designed to help Owners Corporations manage their insurance costs more effectively. It allows owners to spread the cost of insurance premiums over time, […] October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Sustainable Strata – Owners’ Corporation Management Words by The Knight – owners’ corporation (OC) managers With “sustainability” being the buzz word of property development lately, more new buildings are equipped with innovations to help reduce their environmental footprint. Traditionally, existing strata complexes have had few available options, but as technology improves, these options are increasing. Here are the easiest (and most […] September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked New Security Risk for Remote-controlled Security Gates How secure is your driveway gate? Did you know that there are devices which can scan and copy the frequency of remote controls used to operate driveway gates from 50m away? These devices are particularly effective with 125Khz (low frequency) fobs and are readily available for purchase online. This creates a concerning security risk for […] August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked How can You Make Your Apartment more Sustainable? Properties are increasingly being built with sustainability front of mind, solar panels and recycled water systems are used to make them more energy efficient. For properties without these built in features, owners still have plenty of options to achieve sustainability success. Parque Apartments on St Kilda Road was awarded a sustainability grant for a community […] July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Location of Planter Boxes – Common vs. Private Planter boxes are now becoming an important design element for brand new developments however the question lies whether to make the location of planter boxes on common property or private property. The following are The Knight’s pros and cons list for the location of the planter boxes. Located on common property PROS The owners corporation […] June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Important roles that support an Owners Corporation In an Owners Corporation (OC), there can be additional roles, aside from an Owners Corporation Manager (OCM) that can support your OC. A Building Manager (BM), caretaker or cleaner works in conjunction with the Committee and OCM to ensure that residents and owners are supported, and the building is well maintained. If you live in […] April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Knight Bolsters Support Provided with Appointment of Fourth Team Leader At The Knight, we are always looking for ways to improve the experience of both our clients and our team. An important part of this is our Owners Corporation Team Leaders. They provide support, mentorship, and management to our Owners Corporation Managers, and a key point of escalation, additional expertise, and leave coverage for our […] April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Using OC Rules to encourage Sustainability Increasingly developers are building properties with sustainability in mind. Properties can be built with energy efficient features like solar panels and recycled water systems. Developers should also consider setting up their owners corporations to ensure sustainability remains a feature in the management and day to day operations. One way this can be achieved is by […] March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Benefit Principle explained by The Knight The benefit principle is simple in premise; when levying for ‘extraordinary items of expenditure’ that do not benefit all owners equally, the owner that benefits more, should pay more. In application, things aren’t quite so simple. What is the ‘benefit principle’? The benefit principle first appears in Section 24, subsection 2(A) of the Owners Corporations […] February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Strata Industry Excellence Awards 2022 – The Knight On Friday 11 November, the SCA (Vic) Pillar Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner was held. Hosted at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, the evening was a celebration of those who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community, from Managers to suppliers and everything in between. We would like to send our […] January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Benefit Principle explained by The Knight The benefit principle is simple in premise; when levying for ‘extraordinary items of expenditure’ that do not benefit all owners equally, the owner that benefits more, should pay more. In application, things aren’t quite so simple. What is the ‘benefit principle’? The benefit principle first appears in Section 24, subsection 2(A) of the Owners Corporations […] November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Understanding the Short Stay Reality to Reduce Bad Behaviour For those living in multi-dwelling properties, the idea of short stay accommodation may conjure some negative experiences. While there are many groups advocating for tougher restrictions and legislation on short stays in strata, the current reality is that an Owners Corporation is limited in what it can do to manage them. A restrictive covenant can […] November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked An Interview with David Hamilton future-proof your OC with EV charging Owners corporation managers are seeing increasing demand for retrofitting electric vehicle (EV) charging into apartment buildings. The Knight recently spoke with David Hamilton, an OC committee member at Triptych and EV charging solutions consultant. He graciously agreed to share with us his experiences with EV charging in strata. The Knight: Starting with your Owners Corporation, […] October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Accessibility & Discrimination in OCs: An Evening with The Knight 2022 On 31 August 2022, The Knight held our annual information evening, An Evening with The Knight. Our headline topic this year was ‘Creating Inclusive Communities’ and focused on accessibility and discrimination within buildings. We were joined by Bruce Bromley of Equal Access Group who shared his 30 years of expertise with us. To round out […] September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked How inclusive is your Owners Corporation? Accessibility and discrimination within Owners Corporations: The topic of discrimination within strata properties is a complex one. Private property does not need to comply with the provisions of antidiscrimination legislations, such as the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (EO Act). Owners Corporations however, despite being private property, cannot be treated in the same way as a […] August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Sustainable Supply Chain: reducing the environmental impact of your OC 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 […] June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked A Simple Guide to Owners Corporation Resolutions 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 […] March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Knight is Certified Carbon Neutral with Climate Active Climate Active is Australia’s initiative for climate action, uniting people, business and Government to amplify our positive impact. January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Do you need Owners Corporation approval for internal installation of secondary glazing? This question requires consideration of several factors to be able to determine the correct answer. The first point to consider is if you are installing the second window in your own property (inside your lot boundary). I would assume you are, so there are only a couple of other small factors to consider. As you […] October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Knight Welcomes New OC Operations Manager Carla Pizzorno We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for The Knight as we welcome Carla Pizzorno to our team as the newly appointed Owners Corporation Operations Manager. This strategic addition brings a wealth of experience and expertise, to propel our organisation towards new heights of efficiency and excellence. Carla comes to us with a proven […] April 9, 2024April 9, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Future of Window & Façade cleaning arrives in Australia The Knight team were lucky enough to attend a demonstration with FAMASO last month, the facilities service company which has secured the Australian rights to Norwegian technology KTV Working Drones. Taking place in South Melbourne, the FAMASO team showed us the speed and ease in which a varied building exterior could be cleaned utilising pressurised […] February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Big win for Rising Star: Strata Community Excellence Awards 2023 On Friday 27 October, the SCA (Vic) Strata Community Excellence Awards Gala Dinner was held. Hosted at the Leonda by the Yarra, the evening was a celebration of those who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community, from Managers to suppliers and everything in between. We would like to send our congratulations […] December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Benefits of having Maintenance Plan at your Property What is a maintenance plan? A maintenance plan is where all lot owners in an Owners Corporation contribute fairly towards common property maintenance. In order to develop an effective maintenance plan, adequate planning is required to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately and that excessive funds are not collected through special levies. The budget should […] November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Insurance Premium Funding in Strata Management As strata insurance premiums continue to skyrocket – is Insurance Premium Funding the timely solution for strata communities? Insurance Premium Funding: What is it? Insurance Premium Funding (IPF) is a financial solution designed to help Owners Corporations manage their insurance costs more effectively. It allows owners to spread the cost of insurance premiums over time, […] October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sustainable Strata – Owners’ Corporation Management Words by The Knight – owners’ corporation (OC) managers With “sustainability” being the buzz word of property development lately, more new buildings are equipped with innovations to help reduce their environmental footprint. Traditionally, existing strata complexes have had few available options, but as technology improves, these options are increasing. Here are the easiest (and most […] September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
New Security Risk for Remote-controlled Security Gates How secure is your driveway gate? Did you know that there are devices which can scan and copy the frequency of remote controls used to operate driveway gates from 50m away? These devices are particularly effective with 125Khz (low frequency) fobs and are readily available for purchase online. This creates a concerning security risk for […] August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How can You Make Your Apartment more Sustainable? Properties are increasingly being built with sustainability front of mind, solar panels and recycled water systems are used to make them more energy efficient. For properties without these built in features, owners still have plenty of options to achieve sustainability success. Parque Apartments on St Kilda Road was awarded a sustainability grant for a community […] July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Location of Planter Boxes – Common vs. Private Planter boxes are now becoming an important design element for brand new developments however the question lies whether to make the location of planter boxes on common property or private property. The following are The Knight’s pros and cons list for the location of the planter boxes. Located on common property PROS The owners corporation […] June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Important roles that support an Owners Corporation In an Owners Corporation (OC), there can be additional roles, aside from an Owners Corporation Manager (OCM) that can support your OC. A Building Manager (BM), caretaker or cleaner works in conjunction with the Committee and OCM to ensure that residents and owners are supported, and the building is well maintained. If you live in […] April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Knight Bolsters Support Provided with Appointment of Fourth Team Leader At The Knight, we are always looking for ways to improve the experience of both our clients and our team. An important part of this is our Owners Corporation Team Leaders. They provide support, mentorship, and management to our Owners Corporation Managers, and a key point of escalation, additional expertise, and leave coverage for our […] April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Using OC Rules to encourage Sustainability Increasingly developers are building properties with sustainability in mind. Properties can be built with energy efficient features like solar panels and recycled water systems. Developers should also consider setting up their owners corporations to ensure sustainability remains a feature in the management and day to day operations. One way this can be achieved is by […] March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Benefit Principle explained by The Knight The benefit principle is simple in premise; when levying for ‘extraordinary items of expenditure’ that do not benefit all owners equally, the owner that benefits more, should pay more. In application, things aren’t quite so simple. What is the ‘benefit principle’? The benefit principle first appears in Section 24, subsection 2(A) of the Owners Corporations […] February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Strata Industry Excellence Awards 2022 – The Knight On Friday 11 November, the SCA (Vic) Pillar Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner was held. Hosted at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, the evening was a celebration of those who make a significant contribution to the strata industry and community, from Managers to suppliers and everything in between. We would like to send our […] January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Benefit Principle explained by The Knight The benefit principle is simple in premise; when levying for ‘extraordinary items of expenditure’ that do not benefit all owners equally, the owner that benefits more, should pay more. In application, things aren’t quite so simple. What is the ‘benefit principle’? The benefit principle first appears in Section 24, subsection 2(A) of the Owners Corporations […] November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding the Short Stay Reality to Reduce Bad Behaviour For those living in multi-dwelling properties, the idea of short stay accommodation may conjure some negative experiences. While there are many groups advocating for tougher restrictions and legislation on short stays in strata, the current reality is that an Owners Corporation is limited in what it can do to manage them. A restrictive covenant can […] November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
An Interview with David Hamilton future-proof your OC with EV charging Owners corporation managers are seeing increasing demand for retrofitting electric vehicle (EV) charging into apartment buildings. The Knight recently spoke with David Hamilton, an OC committee member at Triptych and EV charging solutions consultant. He graciously agreed to share with us his experiences with EV charging in strata. The Knight: Starting with your Owners Corporation, […] October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Accessibility & Discrimination in OCs: An Evening with The Knight 2022 On 31 August 2022, The Knight held our annual information evening, An Evening with The Knight. Our headline topic this year was ‘Creating Inclusive Communities’ and focused on accessibility and discrimination within buildings. We were joined by Bruce Bromley of Equal Access Group who shared his 30 years of expertise with us. To round out […] September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How inclusive is your Owners Corporation? Accessibility and discrimination within Owners Corporations: The topic of discrimination within strata properties is a complex one. Private property does not need to comply with the provisions of antidiscrimination legislations, such as the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (EO Act). Owners Corporations however, despite being private property, cannot be treated in the same way as a […] August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sustainable Supply Chain: reducing the environmental impact of your OC 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 […] June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Simple Guide to Owners Corporation Resolutions 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 […] March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Knight is Certified Carbon Neutral with Climate Active Climate Active is Australia’s initiative for climate action, uniting people, business and Government to amplify our positive impact. January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Do you need Owners Corporation approval for internal installation of secondary glazing? This question requires consideration of several factors to be able to determine the correct answer. The first point to consider is if you are installing the second window in your own property (inside your lot boundary). I would assume you are, so there are only a couple of other small factors to consider. As you […] October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
