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Top Tips for Reduced Waste Contamination at your Owners Corporation

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  In an Owners Corporation (OC), bins are typically shared among multiple residents and the incorrect actions of one can undo the good work of many. Let’s break down the common actions having the biggest impact on correct waste disposal, and the simple behaviour changes that can address them. 1.    Don’t bag your recyclable waste. At one building where a waste audit was carried out, almost 15% of their mixed recycling was bagged. This can contaminate the whole bin. Remember, soft plastic is not recyclable with mixed recycling, so keep your mixed recycling loose. If you need to collect your recyclables somehow, try using a carboard box instead (and remember to empty, then flatten it before discarding to save space in the bin) 2.    Prevent your glass waste from shattering. If you have mixed recycling, precautions should be taken to prevent glass recycling from shattering. Shattered glass can contaminate the whole bin and prevent the...
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The Knight Community Grant: Mt Warner Estate

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  In February 2025, residents of Mt Warner Estate came together for a community BBQ on their shared private drive. The event was a great opportunity for neighbours to connect, welcome new faces, and enjoy the final days of summer. Every year, The Knight provides grants for Community and Sustainability initiatives, encouraging Owners Corporations to apply. In 2024, we teamed up with High Neighbour to offer successful applicants the chance to host an event, fully managed by High Neighbour, with consumables covered by The Knight. We are pleased to once again announce our partnership for our 2025/2026 Community grants with High Neighbour. Who are High Neighbour? High Neighbour are the world’s first social enterprise dedicated to fostering vibrant communities in high-density residential buildings. They organise social gatherings tailored to residents’ individual interests (e.g. gardening, dog-walking, Easter egg hunts, team competitions). They can offer the following suppor...
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Advancing Apartment Security – What OCs and Owners can do to play their part

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  The safety and security of apartment living is one of the factors that attracts people to this type of living. But security isn’t a default, and Owners Corporations (OCs) and residents have a role to play in keeping fellow residents and their belongings safe. Don’t wait until a break in or theft to implement these measures. Read on to learn how you can protect your community from these events occurring. What can an Owners Corporation do to uphold security? Remove Key Safes from External Buildings. If the property has an intercom access system, key safes might be best installed inside the building, with contractors provided an access code for entry. This reduces the likelihood of key safe theft or break ins and gives the OC complete control of who has access and when. Providing Access Codes to Emergency Services. Ensuring updated building access information is provided to relevant emergency services in the case of after-hours emergencies. For example, intercom access ...
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Strengthening Our Leadership to Meet What’s Next

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The Knight’s mission is to provide peace of mind to owners corporation members. Delivering a seamless and consistent client experience is the only way to achieve this and it is our foremost focus. We’re excited to share an important update to our leadership structure – one that reflects our commitment to delivering you outstanding service, while strengthening our foundations to ensure that excellence is ongoing. As the industry evolves, we know that having the right structure – and the right people in the right roles – is essential to supporting our clients with clarity, responsiveness and confidence. With this in mind, we’ve introduced three key leadership roles, each focused on a core pillar of the business: strategic direction, client experience, and internal operations. We also want to acknowledge that at times, aspects of our service haven’t met the high standards we set for ourselves – or those you rightly expect from us. Whether that’s been in response times, clarity of ...
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