January 2025 - Community Newsletter
Dear Five Farms Members,
Welcome to the 1st 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.
Upcoming Events
Collaborate with the Community Development Coordinator, Nicole, in building a strong and resilient community development program at Five Farms.
Whether you are keen to hear what Frasers Property has planned for Five Farms in the coming months or you have ideas/events you would like to see happening in the Five Farms community, please come along and share your thoughts.
Morning Tea/Coffee & Nibbles provided - please email nicole.dalby@frasersproperty.com.au if there are any topics you would like to raise annonymously.
Hard Rubbish Collections
Let’s Keep the Five Farms Community Beautiful!
Did you know that homes within the City of Casey are eligible for 2 hard waste collections per year as part of your annual waste charges?
It’s a simple and convenient way to help keep our streets looking great and our community pristine.
To book your collection, just follow the link below and arrange your pickup today!
Unfortunately, when rubbish is dumped on private land (your lot) it has to be removed by the landowner at their cost.
Members may choose to install temporary fencing on their lot whilst they await the commencement of construction to prevent any dumping of rubbish on their vacant land.
Should you see dumped rubbish upon Council areas, this can be easily reported via the snap, send solve app!
Casey City Council will then allocate teams to attend and have the dumped rubbish removed from site.
Download Snap Send Solve Here!
Owners Corporation Fees
1 January to 31 March 2025.
Fee notices are issued to all lot owners via their preferred method of delivery that has been provided to our office. If we have not received any instructions on your preferred delivery method, all fee notices will be issued to you via post, to the address that we have on file for you.
If you would like to check the contact details registered, please send us an email to fivefarms@quantumunited.com.au and our friendly team will be able to assist.
If your details have recently changed, please click on the link below and complete our Owners Details Update Form.
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!
Wishing You a
Happy and Prosperous Lunar New Year
from the Quantum United Management Team
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
This is a publication of Quantum United Management