Owners Corporation Certificate
What is an Owners Corporation Certificate?
The Owners Corporation Certificate provides disclosure of Owners Corporation matters to prospective purchasers. It forms part of the Vendors Statement (Section 32).
When to get an Owners Corporation Certificate?
The Vendor: A certificate should be obtained as soon as the property is listed for sale.
The Purchaser: The purchaser should independently check all the information by obtaining a new certificate. Changes to fees, special levies, rules and maintenance do occur, particularly after the Annual General Meeting.
Who prepares the Vendors Statement?
A solicitor or conveyancer prepares the Vendors Statement. They arrange for documentation from all the various authorities (Council, Gas, Water, Electricity, Roads, Owners Corporation Managers, etc.), which make up the Vendors Statement.
What are the steps involved in ordering an Owners Corporation Certificate?
Confirm Management: You are advised to check if the property is currently under the management of Focus Plus Management Group.
Time Period: All information in the certificate is current at the time of preparation. Prior to settlement an update is recommended. Updates within the 60 day period are free of charge. After the 60 day period new certificate fees will apply.
Charges & Priority: As prescribed under the Owners Corporation Regulations 2007, Owners Corporation Managers are required to provide a certificate within 10 business days of a request and the fee being paid. Priority service fees are available if required.
Please select one of the following priority options:
- Certificate in 6-10 business days $157.00
- Certificate in 3-5 business days $235.00
- Certificate in 2 business days $282.00
(Requests are dated from receipt of payment)
Payment can be via Bpay (preferred) or Cheque:
Bpay: Biller 23531 Ref 00002700048008
Cheque: Payable to Focus Plus Management Group, PO Box 875, Mt Eliza VIC 3930
Email Details: Please complete Owners Corporation Certificate Request form on this page with all relevant details.
Delivery: Certificates will be issued electronically unless requested otherwise, please include your preferred email address, with your request.
