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What Is the Quorum Needed to Change OC Management Companies in Victoria?
Before an Owners Corporation (OC) in Victoria can change its management company, it must first meet a quorum. A quorum is the minimum number of owners who must be represented for a decision to be valid. Without this, any vote to appoint or remove a manager has no legal effect. We explain how quorum is defined…
St Kilda East Owners Corporation Saves $726 by Changing OC Management Companies
Key Takeaways: A proactive, service-focused OC manager restored confidence and improved communication so issues were addressed before they escalated. A fixed, all-inclusive fee structure helped the Committee cut costs removing hidden admin and software fees for clearer, more predictable budgeting. Through a structured review process, the Committee made a smooth change in OC management, resulting in improved service…
How to Be an Effective Committee Member
Many property owners say the same thing when they first join an Owners Corporation Committee: “We’re new to owning strata-titled property and being a Committee Member.” It’s a common experience and completely understandable. Committee membership isn’t something most people are formally trained for. It’s often a role you step into rather than one you actively seek.
Seamlessly Change Your Owners Corporation Manager in Victoria: The Change Body Corporate Advantage
Key Takeaways: A poor OC manager brings financial strain, delays, and risks. The right one protects compliance, property value, and community trust. In Victoria, changing managers is easier than expected with a clear five-step process that prevents automatic renewals and invalid resolutions. With expert guidance, Committees avoid pitfalls and secure the right manager, making the transition seamless…
Navigating the world of Body Corporate Management in Melbourne
Key Takeaways: Reviews reveal more than just star ratings. They highlight how managers in Melbourne handle communication, finances, disputes, and compliance. Not all feedback carries the same weight. Looking for patterns and property-specific details helps separate genuine insights from one-off frustrations. Reviews are powerful but not the whole story. Pairing them with professional guidance ensures a clearer, more…
How Committees Should Approach Renegotiating Their Body Corporate Management Contract
Renegotiating a body corporate management contract is one of the most effective steps a Committee can take to improve the way a building is managed. A well-structured agreement supports better service delivery, greater financial transparency, and stronger governance outcomes for all lot owners. As buildings and communities evolve, management contracts often fail to keep pace. Provisions may become outdated, expectations…
Body Corporate Managers Melbourne Reviews: What Committees Need to Know
Searching for body corporate managers Melbourne reviews can be confronting. Online search results are often dominated by negative feedback, creating the impression that poor service is widespread across the industry. This leads to a common and reasonable question: Are there only bad or negative body corporate manager reviews in Melbourne? There is…
No Warranty on Your Apartment? The Shocking Truth About Buildings Over 4 Storeys Australia
This is something we feel very strongly about, and if you own an apartment in Australia, you should, too. Why? Because if you buy in buildings over 4 storeys, you are not protected due to the ‘Warranty’ Insurance exemption. Effectively, this means you are buying something in the magnitude of $700,000 or more but you get zero ‘warranty’. You have…
How Much Does Your Body Corporate Management Change Service Cost?
The first thing you will probably ask after deciding to switch your current management is, “How much does your body corporate management change service cost?” Change Body Corporate is a 100% independent body corporate management brokering company. Our panel of Qualified Management Companies covers our costs, very much like an Aussie Home Loan…
How to Change Body Corporate Managers in Melbourne?
In Victoria, if you change body corporate managers, you will have to deal with considerations, and it is not an easy task. For instance, after ensuring that the majority of the members want to change managers, the following process will be determined by: the contract of the appointment the minutes of the last annual general meeting…