Today Exclusive Links brings to you Episode 13 of our Podcast, Property Talk from Louise’s Lounge “Spotlight on Owners Associations.” This episode is hosted by Exclusive Links Property Managers Paul Birley and Sarah Watmore. Their roles within the company are to head up our Property Management Division and to look after owners and their properties.  Therefore it is very appropriate that they are joined by guests Jeff Dickinson and Mark Maynard from Kingfield Owners Association Management Services. Jeff has been with Kingfield for 9 years and as Head of Site Operations, his prime responsibility is to oversee the day to day operations of multiple large and medium-sized site operations and communities throughout Dubai. Mark is Head of Site Communications with Kingfield and he obtained his CMCA qualification during 10 Years of senior community management in the UAE for large communities and tower projects. These gentlemen share their experience and examples of the structure and purpose of a Home Owners Association. A fantastic episode which is full of information that every owner of property in Dubai needs to tune into. 

• So what is the difference between property management and community management? 
• In a residential tower where 90% of the owners may not be residents - whose responsibility is it to maintain and manage the community and common areas? Jeff and Mark explain the roles and responsibilities of a Homes Owners Association.   
• So who does collect the service fees and what is the difference between a general and reserve fund? 
• Are you a resident in Dubai and a resident homeowner and want to apply to join the committee working with the HOA for the betterment of your building or community?  It’s an easy online application process explains Mark.    
• What challenges are there in this region of the world and in such a diverse city like Dubai when managing jointly owned property?   

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