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Fact Sheets & Podcasts

The following podcasts have been recorded and edited by Associate Professor Paul Willis of Media Engagement Services.

Phone 0418 472 150 paul@mediaengagementservices.com.au

 

Administration & Sinking Funds

In this podcast, we look at the wisdom and law on having a sinking fund.

If you want a copy of this Fact Sheet. Click here.

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Termites

In this podcast we look at termites and the protection of property

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Painting

In this podcast we look at painting the common property

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Plumbing

In this podcast we look at plumbing – supply & drainage.

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Gutter Clean

In this podcast we look at the need to schedule gutter cleans.

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Surveillance

In this podcast we look at surveillance in strata and community titled groups.

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Disputes

In this podcast we look at dispute resolution in strata and community titled groups.

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Insurance

In this podcast we look at body corporate insurances..

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Buying a unit

In this podcast we look at the challenges and precaustions around purchasing a unit or lot..

If you want a copy of the Buying Unit Fact Sheet. Click here.

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Preparing for the New year

In this podcast we lookforward to the new year and how body corporates and their owners might best prepare for the challenges ahead..

If you want a copy of the New Year Fact Sheet Click here.

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Choosing a Body Corporate Manager

In this podcast we look at the challenges of engaging a body corporate manager. We provide a Fact Sheet that includes new legislation and a check list.

If you want a copy of the BCM Fact Sheet Click here.

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Title Types Explained

In this podcast we look at the two titling systems for multiple occupancy in South Australia. We illustrate with some examples of Strata Titles, Community Titles including Strata divisions.

If you want a copy of the Title Types Fact Sheet Click here.

Click here for podcast on common property maintenance

Maintenance

In this vodcast we look at common property maintenance. We illustrate with some examples and go onto provide a printable checklist..

If you would like a printable copy of the Maintenance Fact Sheet and checklist (pdf version) Click here.

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Animals in Units

Pets in units or apartments can be a cause of some conflict. Our fact sheet provides some help in this reagard along with a pet application form..

If you would like a printable copy of the Animals in Units Fact Sheet (pdf version) click here.

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A View from the UK

In this podcast UnitCare Services Managing Director Gordon Russell is at a conference in England (October 2018) where he caught up with Nigel Glenn, the Chief Executive of the Association of Residential Managing Agents.

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Short Term Rentals & Unit Owners

In this episode UnitCare Services Managing Director Gordon Russell discusses to pros and cons of short term holiday rentals

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Dangers of High Water Pressure

This fact sheet deals with high water pressure and modern pipework.

If you would like a printable copy of the Fact Sheet (pdf version) click here.

Property Manager Fact Sheet

UnitCare is concerned that there is confusion between professionals renting units to tenants (Property managers) and strata corporations where they manage a unit. We are over time publishing a series of Fact Sheets that address some of the common concerns.

If you would like a printable copy of the PM Fact Sheet (pdf version) click here.

Sales Agent Fact Sheet

UnitCare is concerned that there is confusion between professionals selling strata units & community lots. We are over time publishing a series of Fact Sheets that address some of the common concerns.

If you would like a printable copy of the PM Fact Sheet (pdf version) click here.