Membership and Levies

If you own property at Hobsonville Point, you are already a member.

When you buy at Hobsonville Point you automatically become a member of the Residents’ Society (Hobsonville Point Residents Society, HPRS), as there is an encumbrance on your title. All Society members are governed by a constitution which promotes a number of purposes for the benefit of all members. There is an annual Society fee, called a levy, which you are constitutionally obligated to pay.

The boundary map confirms whether a property falls within the membership area.

Levies

Membership fees are mandatory, and currently set at:

  • $300 new dwelling levy on the creation and transfer of a property title from the developer or builder to the first purchaser
  • $165 annual levy, reviewed each year at the Annual Meeting

How the levy year works

The HPRS financial year runs from 1 September to 31 August. After year end, Barfoot & Thompson prepare materials for the Annual Meeting held in October, where the membership fee for the next financial year is agreed along with the annual budget. Invoices typically arrive in November.

For more on levies and the penalties for non-payment, see the constitution and rules.

What membership gives you

Financial members can:

  • Vote at the AGM or in special ballots
  • Stand for election to the committee
  • Take part in community events
  • Raise neighbourhood concerns with the society
  • Expect a high standard of green space maintenance

Members should familiarise themselves with the constitution and rules, and make sure any tenants understand their responsibilities too.

Laneways and societies

Laneways and some precincts are managed by separate groups. Contact us if you would like to know which precinct your home sits in.

Selling your property

Give your real estate agent a copy of the constitution and rules, the AGM minutes and the financial statements so they are available to potential buyers.

Your solicitor should be familiar with the requirements of clause 5.1, including obtaining a deed of covenant and a certificate of indebtedness from Barfoot & Thompson at least five working days before settlement.