The Bellarine, Geelong, and Surf Coast’s Owners Corporation Specialist
Helping you manage and maintain your investment
Helping you manage and maintain your investment
With over 15 years of real estate experience across the Bellarine and Surf Coast, Paul Raicevic and the team at Bellarine and Surf Coast Strata deliver an unmatched level of professionalism and local care.
Based right here in Ocean Grove, we streamline the management of any facility—making your life easier. When you need us, our all-local team is only a phone call away
Bellarine and Surf Coast Strata bridges the gap for experienced, professional Owners Corporation Management (OCM) specialists across the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, and Geelong region.
Paul Raicevic and his team provide effective, efficient management for committees, developers, and lot owners alike. With a focus on exemplary communication and a multifaceted approach, we ensure every client receives the time, clear guidance, and dedicated support they deserve—delivering the best of the city, right here on the coast.
An Owners Corporation (formerly known as a 'body corporate') manages the common property of a residential, commercial, retail, industrial, or mixed-use property development. All bodies corporate officially became Owners Corporations on 31 December 2007, following the commencement of the Victorian Owners Corporations Act 2006, which sets out the statutory duties, powers, and governance obligations for properties across Victoria.
An Owners Corporation is automatically created when a plan of subdivision containing common property is registered with Land Use Victoria. The plan defines:
A plan of subdivision can contain multiple Owners Corporations depending on the complexity of the development (e.g., unlimited main OCs paired with limited residential or commercial OCs).
Anyone who purchases a lot tied to an Owners Corporation automatically becomes a member. Membership carries ongoing legal, administrative, and financial responsibilities—including contributing to maintenance levies, adhering to registered rules, and maintaining insurance standards.
At Bellarine and Surf Coast Strata, we assist committees across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Surf Coast in navigating these statutory requirements smoothly and transparently.
Purchasing an apartment, townhouse, or commercial unit in Victoria means buying into an Owners Corporation. Before finalizing a contract, it is vital to thoroughly review the property's administrative and financial health.
Under Section 32 of the Sale of Land Act 1962, the vendor is legally required to include an Owners Corporation Certificate within the vendor statement. This document provides critical insights into the scheme, including:
Prospective buyers should also inspect the official register to review additional restrictions, easements, covenants, or customized special rules (such as pet policies, short-stay restrictions, or renovation guidelines).
Note for Buyers & Vendors: While the seller must ensure an up-to-date certificate is included in the Section 32, buyers can also request or purchase an updated certificate directly from the appointed Owners Corporation manager.
Need an Owners Corporation Certificate or Section 32 document fast?
Bellarine and Surf Coast Strata provides prompt, compliant certification services for vendors, conveyancers, and buyers across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Surf Coast.