March 2025 - Community Newsletter
Dear Five Farms Members,
Welcome to the March edition of our monthly newsletter for 2025, your go-to source for staying updated with all things happening within the Five Farms Residential Community.
This month’s edition is packed with important community news, Allendale Residents Club updates, and helpful information to keep you informed.
Don’t forget, you can also access all the details anytime via your community app.
A special welcome to those who have recently joined the Five Farm's Community! We’re delighted to have you as part of our vibrant community.
Co-Working Space and Function Room
Five Farms Cafe
Property Maintenance
We would like to remind all lot owners of their responsibility to ensure that their properties remain well-maintained and tidy, even prior to the construction of homes.
In accordance with the City of Casey Local Laws, the following guidelines apply to all property owners:
Overlength Grass and Noxious Weeds:
(1) An owner and occupier of private land must now allow any grass, weeds or undergrowth on private land to exceed 30 centimetres in height or length.
(2) An owner of occupier of private land must not allow any noxious weed to be present on that private land.
Failure to comply with these regulations may result in infringement notices being issued by the City of Casey.
We ask that all members take the necessary steps to maintain thier lot in accordance with these laws to avoid any penalties.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Five Farms beautiful for everyone.
Owners Corporation Fees
1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025
As always, if you are experiencing any financial hardship or would like to enter into a payment plan, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We are always willing to work with lot owners and implement a mutually agreeable payment plan.
Never Miss a Due Date Again
Simplify your life - set it and forget with Macquarie's Direct Debit
Did you know that your OC fees can be deducted automatically on the due date via the direct debit facility that is now available through the Macquarie DEFT platform?
Many lot owners have already taken advantage of this 'set and forget' facility where fees are automatically deducted from your nominated bank account on the scheduled date, ensuring timely payment which gives you the peace of mind to focus on other things, without the hassle of worrying about forgetting to pay by certain due dates.
If this is something that you would like to set up moving forward, please send us an email at fivefarms@quantumunited.com.au and we can arrange to have a unique invitation for your lot to be sent to you via the Macquarie Deft Platform.
Once your Direct Debit has been set up with Macquarie Bank's DEFT Payment System, there will be no more forms to complete, no more cheques to write, no more postage charges to pay and no more standing in queues to make payments.
While members are under no obligation to set up direct debit facility, we encourage you to take this opportunity to simplify your payment arrangements.
If you choose the direct debit facility, you will still continue to receive fee notices via your preferred delivery method, however, the fee amount will automatically be debited from your nominated account on the due date noted on your fee notice.
Frequently Asked Questions from Lot Owners
Will my direct debit amount update if my fee amount changes?
Yes, once registered, the Macquarie DEFT system will be synced with the Owners Corporation lot account. Any changes to your fee amount will automatically update your direct debit amount, ensuring accurate and seamless payments.
What happens to my direct debit if I sell my property?
Your account will no longer be debited once your property sale is processed. The Macquarie DEFT system is directly linked to the Owners Corporation database and will deactivate the direct debit for your lot when ownership details are updated.
Ready to simplify? Set up Direct Debit today!
Should you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Five Farms management team at:
Email: fivefarms@quantumunited.com.au
Phone: (03) 8360 8800
Welcome once again to Five Farms – where community comes together!
Kind Regards,
Your Five Farms OC Management Team