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Functions of a Body Corporate Manager
Across Australia, owners who form part of an owners corporation or Committee are often faced with the same question “how do we best manage the ongoing responsibilities that come with shared property?” In many cases, particularly as buildings grow in size and complexity, the decision is made to engage a professional body corporate manager. A body corporate manager sits at…
Changing Body Corporate Management Companies: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
A body corporate’s relationship with its management company is often entered into with the expectation that it will be long term. At the outset, there is usually a reasonable balance of power, responsibility and trust between the parties. Over time, that balance can change. As with many long-standing relationships, the end of a management arrangement can be difficult. If not…
Strata Fraud Cases in Australia: What They Reveal About Risk and Oversight
Strata management depends on trust. Owners Corporations (OCs) hand over control of significant funds, often with little direct visibility over how those funds move day to day. Most of the time, that trust is justified. But recent fraud cases across Australia show how easily financial controls can be bypassed when oversight is weak. Although these cases involve a small number…
Body Corporate Challenges: Warning Signs and Solutions for Australian Communities
Every body corporate relies on a Committee to guide decisions, manage building issues and support the community. But when participation is low and responsibilities increase, Committees can face challenges that impact communication and overall building performance. At Change Body Corporate, we regularly see the early warning signs that indicate when a Melbourne Committee may be struggling. Identifying these issues early,…
Ivanhoe Body Corporate Saves $7,240 Through a Transparent Management Review
A body corporate in Ivanhoe contacted our office with growing concerns about rising fees, unclear reporting and uncertainty about whether they were receiving fair value from their manager. Managing a multi-unit building is already complex, and with around 30 lots split across two separate body corporates, their financial picture had become even harder to interpret. To understand what they were…
Changing Body Corporate Managers: What Committees Really Worry About
At Change Body Corporate, we speak with many Committees and owners across Victoria. No matter the size of the building or where it is located, the same concerns often arise. When people talk to us about their current body corporate manager, the most common things we hear are: “Our body corporate manager never returns phone calls…
Two Most Common Strata Defects and How to Prevent Them
Strata buildings across Victoria continue to face defects that affect safety, liveability and long-term asset value. Among the issues found in residential complexes, water ingress and cladding defects stand out as the most common and the most costly for owners. These problems can create major disruption, yet many cases can be avoided with early action and the right oversight. Understanding…
Owners Corporations: What Real Estate Agents Mean by “Body Corporate”
We often hear the phrase “the body corporate will take care of it” when speaking with real estate agents and property managers whether in Committee Meetings or at industry functions and events. It is something we have heard repeatedly over the years from the well-presented sales agents to the detail-focused property managers. But what does this phrase actually refer to,…
Do Real Estate Agents Make Good Body Corporate Managers?
Victoria’s register of body corporate managers is growing fast, with many new entrants coming from real estate, bookkeeping and accounting. This surge echoes what happened before the Owners Corporations Act 2006, when a wave of newcomers entered the industry only to leave once compliance requirements increased. Some real estate businesses have the systems and experience to…
How to Change Body Corporate Management: A Practical Guide for Owners
As a property owner, the quality of your body corporate (BC) management has a direct impact on how well your property is maintained and how daily matters are handled. Good management brings clarity and a sense of stability to the community. If things aren’t going well with your current management, you’re not without options. Whether it’s opening a conversation about…