VCAT Clarifies Cost Allocation Between Limited and Unlimited Owners Corporations In large developments with multiple owners corporations (OCs), disputes can arise over who pays for what. When costs incurred by limited OCs are shifted onto unlimited OCs, disputes can arise—especially when the allocation appears unfair, discriminatory, or oppressive. Recent rulings by the Victorian Civil and […]

Does Every Owners Corporation Have to Have a Chairperson? One of the most common questions among owners and committee members is: “Does every Owners Corporation need a Chairperson?” The answer is yes,  in most cases, as required under Victorian legislation, but the specifics depend on the size and structure of your Owners Corporation. What the […]

What if EV owners or visitors charge their vehicle in a common property power point? Q: Can an EV owner or visitors charge their vehicle in a GPO in their own garage, which is part of the communal electricity costs, meaning everyone pays for their EV charging? EV owners across the country routinely charge from […]

The Benefit Principle Explained: Everything You Need to Know When it comes to managing an Owners Corporation (OC), one key principle stands out in maintaining fairness. This is the Benefit Principle. Rooted in the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic), costs of maintenance, repairs, or improvements are allocated fairly based on the benefit derived by each individual […]

Case Study: Turning a 400% Insurance Threat into a 47% Premium Saving for Tier-1 Owners Corporation At OCX, we pride ourselves on navigating the most complex Owners Corporation challenges with clarity, persistence, and results. The recent insurance renewal and defect management journey for one of our valued clients demonstrates exactly that: turning a looming crisis […]

Common Facility Maintenance Issues and How to Avoid Them Property facility maintenance is a vital part that needs timely attention, whether it is a residential or commercial space. It ensures the safety of the place and prevents operational disruptions. Say no to costly repairs and address some common issues to know the steps to avoid […]

Vogue Apartments Cladding Replacement: A Benchmark in Safety, Coordination, and Community Collaboration In a major milestone for building compliance and resident safety, the iconic Vogue Apartments, a prominent mixed-use development comprising residential, retail, and childcare facilities, has successfully completed a large-scale cladding remediation project. The project involved the full replacement of non-compliant cladding with solid […]

Wills Foyer Project: Enhancing Security, Functionality, and Style We’re excited to announce the completion of the Wills Foyer Project on the ground floor! Approved by the committee and expertly designed by the talented team at Angelucci Architects, this upgrade significantly enhances security, accessibility, and aesthetics. The project also includes the addition of a secure office […]

Transparency: The Key to Building Trust in Strata Management Recent transparency concerns have shaken the strata management industry in New South Wales, with reports of undisclosed commissions prompting an independent inquiry. In response, the Minister for Fair Trading, Anoulack Chanthivong, announced reforms aimed at addressing these transparency issues. While the controversy originated in NSW, it […]

  How Timely Property Maintenance Inspections Can Help Protect Your Rental Home Managing a rental home doesn’t mean that you can handover everything to the tenants. You will need to pay attention to timely property maintenance inspections. This will assist you with protecting your rental home in the long run. Continue to read and we […]