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BODY CORPORATE MANAGEMENT

The KBW Body Corporate Management team offers excellent client service and we strive to keep abreast of developments and ahead of industry change. Our Body Corporate Management services encompass the following responsibilities for our clients:

Secretarial Duties

Preparation and distribution of:
1. Annual General Meeting Notices and Minutes
2. Committee Meeting Notices and Minutes

The issuing of all Notices required under the Body Corporate & Community Management Act 1997
Maintenance of the Roll
Issuance of all Certificates including those relating to Sections 205 and 206 of the Body Corporate & Community Management Act 1997 as required
Attending to all correspondence
Calling for nominations of candidates for election of Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman and Ordinary Members of the Committee each year
Convening of General and Committee Meetings
Keeping of the Books and Records of the Body Corporate
Keeping of the Common Seal
Maintenance of the Assets Register
Maintenance of other Registers as required by the Body Corporate & Community Management Act 1997

Treasurer Duties

Issuance of Levy and Maintenance Notices
Payment of accounts
Banking of monies received, Bank reconciliations
Preparation of all necessary Certificates including Sections 205 and 206 of the Body Corporate & Community Management Act 1997
Keeping of Books of Accounts and Statements of Accounts referred to in the Act
Preparation of Financial Statements each year and obtaining Audit Certificates if required
Arranging insurances and insurance claims if required

Insurance

Insurance Policy

KBW Community Management has a dedicated Insurance Manager who can arrange insurance quotations tailored to the specific insurance requirements of the insured building with the following providers;

CHU Strata Insurance
Strata Unit Underwriters / SUU
Wesfarmers Insurance / WFI
Strata Community Insurance /SCI

We also have an agreement with Direct Insurance Brokers, who has access to many other strata insurance providers to ensure we source the most competitive insurance quotations for our bodies corporate.

Claims

Where KBW Community Management have arranged the building insurance, our Claims Manager will also look after the claims process, from lodgement to settlement. Should the Body Corporate source their own coverage, KBW are happy to assist through the claims process upon request.

Valuations

As a requirement of the BCCM Act 1997, the body corporate is required to obtain an independent building valuation for insurance purposes at least every 5 years. KBW will ensure that you are notified with a motion included in your AGM agenda when due, and can arrange the Valuation on the Body Corporate’s behalf.

Repairs and Maintenance

KBW Community Management can organise and coordinate repairs and maintenance work by approved suppliers for the body corporate committee if required. Please ask our team for more information.

Recovery of Levies in Arrears

final notice KBW Community Management can assist with correspondence, collection of information, preparation and issuing of instructions, supervision and follow up with Solicitors if required.

Reliable Reporting and Financial Management

Our Team uses Stratamax software to deliver excellent report and financial information on request.Our company works in conjunction with the software system’s developers to upgrade the system as needed to enable automation of Community Management procedures, including maintenance, accounting practices and on-line facilities.

Our body corporate has worked with KBW for a number of years. They helped us to do a major upgrade of our lift system recently. I find them to be prompt with their services always of a high standard and importantly are easy to work with

Roger McComiskie Roger McComiskie – Chairperson, Lahaina Body Corporate, Mooloolaba

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Opat is a Painting and Decorating Company specialising in building maintenance for over 60 years. We have liaised with many Body Corporates within the Queensland region over the years. I wish to take this opportunity to recommend the services of KBW Community Management. I am impressed with the interaction KBW has had with Opat. To name just a few, I have found them to be: Professional, timely and transparent in their transactions Knowledgeable in Body Corporate matters I have also been very impressed in the effort applied in their preparation for jobs to be mobilised, which has...

Chris Hussey Chris Hussey- Managing Director, OPAT Painters and Maintenance

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Having had 12 years’ experience in the Industry, I was well aware of what was required of a Body Corporate Management business from both my and the individual lot owners prospective. KBW met the expectations sought from a Body Corporate Management business and I have regular contact with the Body Corporate Manager who takes a genuine interest in our Building, something that never happened with our prior Community Managers who provided little to no service and above Industry average charges and costs. The move to KBW last year can now be seen as the start of a solid business relationship t...

Greg Diggles Greg Diggles – Resident Manager, Bay Village Hervey Bay

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KBW has been an excellent Body Corporate manager for the Committee at Oceans Resort & Spa. Their professionalism, reporting tools and knowledge have helped us greatly and they continue to provide responsive services.

Leigh Bennett Leigh Bennett – Committee Member, Ocean Resort & Spa Hervey Bay (formerly Pepper Pier Resort)

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We've spent nearly 10 years working with KBW, and commend them on their friendly, efficient and attentive strata management - who could ask for more...

Barry Keegan Barry Keegan - Chairperson, Joanne Apartments, Caloundra

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“We have been providing pest control services for various buildings that KBW manage since 2005. I just wanted a moment to say thank you to KBW. Working with KBW is a pleasure, most of all because the staff are very proficient, helpful and easy to work with. From our long standing experience with KBW, it is easy to state that they are extremely diligent when it comes to ensuring the buildings they manage receive timely and quality services. All round, the relationships we have been able to foster with the staff at KBW are excellent, and great staff make a great business. Based on this, ...

Beau Rheinberger General Manager, Bundilla Pest Control

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I am the Chairperson of Joanne Apartments Body Corporate which has its building of 18 units located at Caloundra. Joanne Apartments has been using the services of KBW Community Management for in excess of 10 years and on behalf of the Joanne Apartments Body Corporate I can advise that we have been very satisfied with the professional service provided by KBW which includes all Secretarial matters; financial accounts; attendance at Committee and AGM meetings and general advice as required. A major refurbishment of the building was undertaken in 2009 and KBW worked very closely with the ...

Barry Keegan Barry Keegan – Chairperson, Joanne Apartments, Caloundra

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My name is Tim Grieve of TMG Construction. My company was first introduced to KBW Community Management by a local design company. We have now been associated with KBW for the past 10 years. During this time I have welcomed the opportunity to work with KBW in all areas of Body Corporate rectification and maintenance works on the Buildings under their management. To date, Carolyn West has been my main contact at KBW Community Management. I have found her and all the staff to be prompt, concise, with a great deal of knowledge and understanding of what is required to quote on these buildi...

Tim Grieve Tim Grieve , TMG Construction

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KBW prepare all notices of meetings, minutes of the meeting and are part of the AGM. We have found that the AGM’s have run smoothly as the information provided for the meeting is fully explained and presented professionally. Any of the team is available at any stage to discuss relevant issues to their portfolio. We have no hesitation in recommending KBW to any Developer or Body Corporate looking for a Management Company.”

Barry Neck Barry Neck – Chairperson, Pier One Hervey Bay

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