The NSW STRATA MAGAZINE
DECEMBER 2024
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As well as publishing legislative articles to keep their audience up to date with changes to strata, this family owned business is known for their national Q&A service that provides useful responses to lot owners and members of the strata industry. They have created a national network of leading strata specialists across Australia who assist with 100s of the LookUpStrata audiences’ queries every month.
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Can the committee charge if owners do not attend a clean up day?
Can the committee in our community title development charge owners $150 if they do not attend a clean up day?
My elderly mother in law lives in a house in a community title development. The strata committee recently decided that the 49 lots should have twice annual “clean up” gatherings. If a lot owner does not attend, they have to pay an additional charge of $150. Can the committee impose arbitrary penalties like this?
The community association or the association committee cannot impose a penalty against an owner who does not attend the twice annual “clean up” gatherings.
No, the community association or the association committee cannot impose a penalty against an owner who does not attend the twice annual “clean up” gatherings. Nor can the community association impose levies on owners other than in accordance with the units of entitlement i.e. impose a levy on one or some owners but not all owners.
Case law and the legislation is very clear that only the Courts or Tribunal can impose penalties.
Community schemes may be tempted to adopt by-laws that seek to recover costs or penalties such as these. However, community schemes cannot recover costs or penalties by way of a by-law.
By-laws cannot impose fees and charges unilaterally in the absence of express authority to do so under the Community Land Management Act 2021, as it would be inconsistent with the provisions of the Act relating to association property maintenance and maintenance of association funds.
A costs recovery by-law may also be ruled invalid if it is harsh, unconscionable or oppressive. The Tribunal has done so on a variety of grounds, including where a bylaw displaced the normal processes of the courts, where it did not provide the debtor with procedural fairness, where the by-law reserved assessment of the amount to the scheme without independent assessment, where the by-law lacked inbuilt controls such as whether the amount was reasonable in quantum and reasonably incurred and where the by-law was framed as a debt due, rendering the relevant owner unfinancial and subject to loss of voting and other rights.
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Is the owners corporation required to inform the insurance company of a new valuation?
Does an independent building insurance valuation supersede the valuation the insurance company has placed on the building? Under the legislation, must the owners corporation inform the insurance company of the new valuation?
Although no specific legislative requirement in NSW obliges the owners corporation to inform the insurer of a new valuation, it is highly advisable.
An independent insurance rebuild valuation conducted by a quantity surveyor is generally considered the most appropriate way of assessing the building’s full replacement value. It’s important to note that insurers typically do not undertake these insurance rebuild valuations; this responsibility lies with the owners corporation.
Although no specific legislative requirement in NSW obliges the owners corporation to inform the insurer of a new valuation, it is highly advisable. This ensures the insurance cover accurately reflects the building’s full replacement value, in compliance with legislative requirements to insure the property for its full replacement cost.
Should you obtain a valuation that recommends a specific insurance amount, it is prudent to insure the building for at least the amount stated in this professional opinion to maintain adequate coverage and avoid underinsurance.
Tyrone Shandiman | Strata Insurance Solutions tshandiman@iaa.net.au
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Can we serve a parking breach notice on a taxi company?
If residents drive taxis and regularly park the taxis in the visitor spaces, can we take any action against the taxi company?
Tenants park their cars in visitor parking. Notices of breach of the by-laws have been sent multiple times to the owner and the tenants, but nothing has changed.
The tenants also drive taxis and regularly park the taxis in the visitor spaces. Can we take any action against the taxi company?
If the company is breaching the by-laws, I would most certainly send the by-law breach notices to the company and bring the breach to their attention.
Tenants, like owners, are responsible to comply with the by-laws. If the company is breaching the by-laws, I would certainly send the by-law breach notices to the company and bring the breach to their attention. Include the vehicle registration details and state that the vehicle continues to park in the visitor car space.
A company that receives a formal notice to comply will be concerned about the matter escalating.
Consider other solutions, like a smart bollard system. A bollard would control the situation via a legitimate booking system. It’s a quick solution that prevents unauthorised people from using the space.
Leanne Habib | Premium Strata info@premiumstrata.com.au
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO TO READY YOUR STRATA BUSINESSES FOR SALE
You’ve decided to sell your strata management business – that’s a big move! To make sure you get the best price and a smooth handover, you need to be prepared
This checklist sets out nine vital steps to get your business ready for sale.
From checking your contracts to making sure your finances are in order, each point is key to a successful sale.
Checklist to Get Ready for Your Strata Business Sale:
1. Check all Strata Management Agreements / Contracts of Appointments
The basis and foundation for the sale of any owners corporation business or portfolio is the management agreements Business owners should ensure they have a copy of all the management agreements with all their owners corporation clients
Sometimes your frontline strata staff might forget or are just not very good with the sales part of getting contracts signed Or sometimes rightly so they’re busy putting out fires and signed contracts aren’t high on their priority lists.
2. The Assignment Clause in your Owners Corporation Management Contracts
We were brokering a strata business last year – where just before the due diligence process was about to get underway the vendor informed us about a few skeletons in the closet
Crossed-out clauses provide great flexibility and optionality for OC clients but it’s terrible for any business owner when the day comes to sell
3. CPI increases and contract renewals
Check that CPI increases have been captured as we have seen many strata businesses where effectively the business was undercharging to its detriment
Sometimes it’s due to admin or accounts not updating when they should or sometimes it is due to system limitations.
4. Collate your pipeline and touch base with contacts
Do you have a pipeline of owners corporation business and contracts that are coming online and into your business? Do you have a clear and detailed pipeline ready for any prospective purchaser when they ask this question?
We’ve helped strata business owners significantly increase their sales value by understanding and capturing their strata management pipeline
9 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO TO READY YOUR STRATA BUSINESSES FOR SALE
5. Consider any other liabilities and obligations
A clean balance sheet aids the process versus raising many questions or creating work down the track
6. Get your financials and documents prepared and ready!
Strata business owners in a good week are often inundated with OC issues and all sorts of matters that require their input. Sometimes keeping their own house in order is left to last.
7. Speak to your accountant!
What is your street-facing entity? Strata management businesses in Australia operate as sole traders, partnerships, trusts, or companies (or through a hybrid holding structure)
It might have been many years ago when you sat in your accountant’s office and spoke about setting up your strata management business The consideration and conversation should now be about whether your structure is a good structure when it comes to your business sale
8. Keeping Things Confidential with Staff, Clients, and Competitors
Business owners – remember the sale and the deal are never done until the day the funds clear into your bank account Up until that point you should be adopting the mantra that “loose lips sink ships”
9. Speak with Us
David has worked in the strata industry for the past 12 years, along with a background in external audit and banking. David’s true passion and drive is in understanding the financial details and working through the issues
No one else is better placed to broker your strata management business You spend years (or decades) building your strata business – get the sale process done right.
How do we engage our tech-averse building manager in new software?
Given our building manager’s reluctance to adopt technology, how can we introduce new technology to our building?
I’m enthusiastic about the potential of technology to enhance our strata operations and expedite response times. However, our building manager’s reluctance to adopt technology is a major hurdle.
While I greatly appreciate their invaluable expertise in building maintenance and operations, their technological limitations pose a challenge.
How can we effectively introduce technology in a way that leverages their skills and minimises disruptions to their workflow?
By addressing their biggest pain points first, you can maximise the benefits for both of you.
If you’re keen to continue working with your building manager, consider introducing them to your software choice. Show them how they can streamline their work, reduce paperwork, and become more efficient by learning to use this tool. Offer them support, training, and guidance to help them get started. Begin with a small step, such as using the software to report issues or create online to-do lists. By addressing their biggest pain points first, you can maximise the benefits for both of you.
Jake Sharp | MiMOR Jake@mimor.com.au
Laura Toplis | Cadogan Facilities Management Laura@cadogan.co.nz
Proactive steps to prolong the life of a coastal building
We are in a large beachfront tower. What proactive maintenance can we take to prolong the life of our coastal building and reduce maintenance costs over the long term?
A maintenance plan is critical to buildings, especially as they are exposed to the extreme marine environment.
A maintenance plan is critical to the building, especially for coastal properties exposed to the extreme marine environment. Beachfront properties are in the highest category of exposure. When drawing up the maintenance plan, experts will discover what building elements need the most attention. The maintenance plan extrapolates the short, medium and long term maintenance costs.
A solid plan will give you a clear vision of where the body corporate is heading over the next 10 years and what the building will need.
Bruce McKenzie | Sedgwick bruce.mckenzie@au.sedgwick.com
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Some owners are paying for water twice
Due to our scheme’s mix of shared and individual water meters, some owners pay for water twice. How do we solve this?
I live in a strata plan with twelve units and four townhouses. We all share the same lot liability and equal levy payments. The building has a shared water meter for all units, while the townhouses have separate meters. The owners corporation covers the water charges for the units, but townhouse residents pay for their water.
Therefore, townhouse owners are charged for water twice. What steps can townhouse owners take to address and rectify this situation?
We provide three solutions to the problem.
The owners corporation could:
• Install individualised metering for every apartment.
• Consider the feasibility of a water tank to service the entire scheme.
• Pass a by-law (by way of special resolution) to charge water for the apartments among the 12 apartments only (thereby exempting the 4 townhouses and the owners corporation as a whole) to ensure a fair and equitable division of costings.
Leanne
Habib | Premium Strata info@premiumstrata.com.au
Do the new NSW strata laws require updates to current
managing agency agreements?
With the new NSW strata laws, are strata managers required to update current managing agency agreements?
a. With the new NSW strata laws, are strata managers required to update current managing agency agreements by 3 February 2025, or will the disclosure laws only apply to new agreements?
b. If the new laws apply retrospectively, will strata managers be required to include an annexure that can be attached to any current managing agency agreement?
Any provisions of an agency agreement that are inconsistent with the amendments will be void in the light of the amendments.
a. The disclosure laws apply to all strata managers from the date of commencement of the amendments, no matter when the agency agreement was entered. From memory, I do not believe that the agency agreements need updating (although there might be some agency agreements which might – strata managers will need to check the provisions of each agreement). Having said that, any provisions of an agency agreement that are inconsistent with the amendments will be void in the light of the amendments.
b. See above. The notice provisions are separate to the agency agreement and place additional obligations on strata managers to those already in any agency agreement.
Christopher Kerin | Kerin Benson Lawyers enquiries@kerinbensonlawyers.com.au
What does a “costs plus” building contract mean?
Our builder suggested a costs plus contract and quoted $80K. Three weeks later, he presented us with a claim of $160K with little evidence of expenses. Are we required to pay?
Does a “costs plus” building contract mean we pay actual costs plus a fee?
A builder did concrete cancer remedial works. He presented a costs plus contract and quoted $80K. Three weeks later, he presented us with a claim of $160K. His evidence of costs consists of photos of the works and empty concrete bags. He refuses to show us receipts, and his claim does not include any line items for labour. Instead, his bags of cement cost ~$550 each.
Are we entitled to see his costs? How do we dispute the claim?
This is a good example of why project managers are essential.
Cost plus is a broad term and may be misrepresented, depending on who uses it and their angle when using the term.
1. It can be a transparent means of tracking actual cost and guaranteeing a contractor their agreed margin, for which they will present actual invoices as evidence and an invoice with their agreed markup. Typically, the markup is limited/lower as the risk to the contractor is low, and their margin is guaranteed.
2. It may be meant as do-and-charge. In this instance, it sounds like there should have been an agreed schedule of rates for concrete repairs (should be per litre of repair with a minimum limit). With that, the contractors should provide details of the areas being repaired and demonstrate, with supporting evidence, the litres applied to make the repairs. Typically, in such a project, an engineer is involved and should be able to verify the claims based on the areas and depth of the repairs undertaken.
If there is neither transparent evidence of cost, nor a fixed schedule of rates to bill against, you are in a bit of a predicament. Given the size of the numbers, it may be worthwhile engaging a quantity surveyor to assess the claim made by the builder and ensure all parties are fair and reasonable in their approach. If an engineer is acting on behalf of the owners corporation, they may be able to assist.
Note, pending which contract the works are being managed by, the owners need to ensure not to default on the contract in the interim. If unsure, I suggest the owners corporation obtain legal advice and comply with the Security of Payment Act and other legislation.
This is a good example of why project managers are essential. Such works would never be permitted to progress to such an extent without understanding of the works and informing the client of budgets, etc., accordingly. To set up a project for success and allow for management of expectations:
• Obtain an engineer’s scope of works from the outset (even if minimal work is required, a condition report and basic specification should be the minimum that quotes are based on as it allows for quantification of the project),
• Undertake a fair tender process,
• Have a construction industry contract drafted, such as AS4000 or AS4905 (Note: Master Builders or other industry contracts are skewed in favour of contractors),
• Engage professional representation in the form of an independent project manager / superintendent to manage the contract, and the project works through to defect management and completion.
Dominic Dodwell | Valen Projects dominic@valenprojects.com.au
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Is our strata manager responsible for quality control of common property work?
Are strata managers required to ensure repairs are completed satisfactorily? Should owners be asked about the quality of work before the invoice is paid?
The owner corporation paid for my bathroom’s retile and waterproofing. The workmanship was poor. There was missing grout, misaligned tiles, lifting tiles, and water leaks under the shower screen. Within a week of the completion of the work, I notified the strata manager of my concerns, recommending they halt payment of the invoice until the contractor had returned to fix the issues.
The contractor had already been paid. The strata manager said they were not building managers, and it was not their responsibility
to assess a job after completion. They pay invoices on presentation. It is not their practice to ask residents if they are happy with the job. They expect to be told of any issues by the owner.
The strata committee had asked the strata manager to confirm with the residents/owners before paying invoices.
The strata manager states they complied with the requirements of the legislation, and this is usual practice.
Are strata managers required to ensure repairs are correct or satisfactory?
Should owners be asked about the quality of work before the invoice is paid?
Appoint a committee member, often the treasurer, to participate in the payment verification process.
This scenario highlights an important aspect of strata management operations. The specific requirements for payment verification typically depend on the management agreement between the owners corporation and their appointed strata managing agent.
It’s important to understand that strata managing agents handle hundreds of payments weekly across numerous properties. While well-intentioned, implementing individual verification steps for each payment can significantly impact operational efficiency and potentially increase management costs for all owners.
An effective solution adopted by many owners corporations is to designate a committee member, often the treasurer, to participate in the payment verification process. This approach provides the desired oversight while maintaining operational efficiency and costeffectiveness.
For owners corporations concerned about work quality and payment processes, reviewing their current management agreement and discussing verification procedures at their next committee meeting would be a practical first step. This allows for establishing clear protocols that work for all parties involved.
Tim Sara | Strata Choice tsara@stratachoice.com.au
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What approval do I need to replace the original shower screen?
I’d like to replace the shower screen in my old apartment. Does the work require committee approval?
My unit in our 30 year old block has an original bathroom. I can’t afford a bathroom renovation, but I want to replace the old 3-panel sliding shower screen with a new semi-frameless screen.
Would this be classified as a minor renovation? Does the work require strata committee approval? Are there any additional requirements I should know of?
The approval requirement depends on how the new shower screen is being installed.
The approval requirement depends on how the new shower screen is installed. If the existing shower door tracks are left in place or the proposed works do not disturb the tiling and waterproof membrane underneath, then yes, this would be classified as minor works. An approval via a strata committee meeting of at least 51% of votes cast would suffice.
However, the moment the tiles, shower tray or waterproofing membrane is removed or affected, the works would be deemed a major renovation which requires approval at a general meeting of the owners corporation, and a special resolution (at least 75% of votes cast) is required to approve the works.
Remember to provide the plans of the works, including the date and times of work, as well as the licence and insurance details of your installer or contractor to ensure you have recourse in the event of a mishap. Otherwise, you may be held liable for any corrective/restorative action required under Section 120 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. All renovation works undertaken by the lot are ultimately the responsibility of the lot owner to repair and maintain.
Something else to note for renovation requests is that any strata scheme
registered before 1 July 1974 may not be subject to the current renovation work approval requirements, as the lot and common property boundaries are different.
Wenna Wu | STRATA EVOLUTION Wennaw@strataevolution.com.au
EDUCATION & TRAINING
LookUpStrata
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Strata Community Association
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Owners Corporation Network
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Your Strata Property
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SOFTWARE
MiMOR
Connecting People – Creating Communities
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Stratabox
Building Confidence
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Town Square
Productivity and Communications Platform for SMs
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Urbanise
Automate your workload to increase efficiency.
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Resvu
Customer Service Software for Strata P: 08 7477 8991
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StrataMax
Streamlining strata
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MYBOS
Building Management - Residential & FM Schemes
P: 1300 912 386
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Onsite.fm
Building Management Software
P: 02 7227 8550
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Stratafy
Only Complete Cloud Strata Software ecosystem
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eVotters
The online voting solution
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ENERGY
Arena Energy Consulting Pty Ltd
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Independent Embedded Network Consulting Services
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BUILDING ENGINEERS & INSPECTORS
Sedgwick
Building Consultancy Division & Repair Solutions
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QIA Group
Comapliance Made Easy
P: 1300 309 201
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GQS
Quantity Surveyors & Building Consultants
P: 1300 290 235
W: https://gqs.com.au/ E: info@gqs.com.au
Seymour Consultants
Body Corporate Report Specialists
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BCRC
Specialist Design Practitioners
P: 02 9131 8018
W: https://bcrc.com.au/
E: sydney@bcrc.com.au
Roscon
Property services & facilities management
P: 1800 767 266
W: https://www.roscon.com.au/
E: info@roscon.com
Budget Vals
Built For Strata
P: 1300 148 150
W: https://www.budgetvals.com.au/ E: reports@budgetvals.com.au
Leary & Partners
Quantity surveying services since 1977
P: 1800 808 991
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BIV Reports
Specialist in Strata Compliance Reports
P: 1300 107 280
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Olive Tree Consulting Group
Solutions in Strata Compliance
P: 0400 161 659
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Mabi Services
Asbestos, Safety & Building Consultants
P: 1300 762 295
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Forte Asset Services
FIRE | ELECTRICAL | HVAC
P: 1300 920 752
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Quality Building Management
keeping your buildings legally compliant and safe
P: 1300 880 466
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HFM Asset Management Pty Ltd
Leaders in Building Efficiency
P: 0407 734 260
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CORE Consulting Engineers
Delivering 360° engineering solutions for strata P: 02 8961 3250
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Independent Inspections
Sinking Fund Forecast, Insurance Valuations, OHS P: 1300 857 149
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Solutions in Engineering
Quality Reports On Time, Every Time!
P: 1300 136 036
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Landlay Consulting Group
A Strata Remedial Consultancy
P: 02 8095 8556
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Leo & Associates Consulting Engineers
Enhancing Structures, Empowering Futures
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Seymour Consultants
STRATA REPORTS
Rawlinsons
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EYEON Property Inspections
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Strataregister.com Pty Ltd
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STRATA LAWYERS
Kerin Benson Lawyers Pty Ltd
Specialised Legal Advice for Strata
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Khoury Lawyers Pty Ltd
Client focused, Results Driven
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Madison Marcus Law Firm
Be Empowered
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Holman Webb Lawyers
Body Corporate Disputes & Litigation Specialists
P: 07 3235 0100
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Bugden Allen
Australia’s leading strata law experts
P: 02 9199 1055
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JS Mueller & Co Lawyers
Specialist ‘Plain English’ NSW Strata Lawyers
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Williamson Lawyers
A construction and strata lawyer ready to listen
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Bannermans Lawyers
High Quality Specialist Legal Services
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Moray & Agnew Lawyers
Legal strategies and solutions for our clients
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Grace Lawyers
Know. Act. Resolve.
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Speirs Ryan
P: 02 9248 3400
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Watson & Watson Lawyers
“when experience matters”…..
P: 02 9221 6011
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Groundfloor™
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STRATA MANAGEMENT
Premium Strata
Diamond-Class strata management agency
P: 02 9281 6440
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The Strata Collective
A next generation strata manager. People matter.
P: 02 9879 3547
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Bridge Strata P/L
The bridge between you and your corporation
P: 02 6109 7700
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Bright & Duggan
Strata Professionals
P: 02 9902 7100
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Vital Strata
Strata Made Simple
P: 02 9008 1112
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ASM – Australian Strata Management
Helping Strata Communities Thrive
P: 1300 777 276
W: https://asmstrata.com.au/ E: administration@mbcm.com.au
Sky Living Strata
Providing a superior customer experience
P: 02 9299 1100
W: https://www.skylivingstrata.com.au/ E: enquiries@skylivingstrata.com.au
SSKB Strata Managers
A Positive Difference in Strata
P: 07 5504 2000
W: https://sskb.com.au/ E: sskb@sskb.com.au
Responsive Strata Management
Responsive. Transparent. Consistent. P: 8551 2713
W: https://responsivestrata.com.au/ E: info@responsivestrata.com.au
Townhouse Strata PTY Ltd
Strata Management with a Difference
P: 02 4971 0363
W: https://www.townhousestrata.com.au/ E: alan@townhousestrata.com.au
Strata Central
Boutique Strata Management Services
P: 02 8036 5518
W: https://stratacentral.com.au/ E: enquiries@stratacentral.com.au
Acumen Strata
Tailored Strata Management Solutions
P: 02 7253 5820
W: https://www.acumenstrata.com.au/ E: info@acumenstrata.com.au
Quantum United Management
Creating vibrant and connected communities
P: 61 383 608 800
W: https://www.quantumunited.com.au/ E: info@quantumunited.com.au
Elevate Strata Management Pty Ltd
Elevating your Strata Community
P: 0430 160 249
W: https://www.elevatestrata.au/ E: dcopping@elevatestrata.au
STRATA EVOLUTION
Strata Management Done Right P: 1300 819 677
W: https://strataevolution.com.au/ E: info@strataevolution.com.au
Beaches Strata Pty Ltd
Your Trusted Strata Partner
P: 02 7252 2141
W: https://www.beachesstrata.com.au/ E: hello@beachesstrata.com.au
Centric Strata
Centralised. Excellence. Unmatched Service
P: 1300 017 211
W: https://www.centricstrata.com.au/ E: info@centricstrata.com.au
Strata HQ
Strata made simple P: 02 9420 2066
W: https://www.stratahq.com.au/ E: daniel@stratahq.com.au
DEFECT RESTORATION
MJ Engineering Projects
Remedial Consultant Engineers
P: 1800 953 935
W: https://mjengineeringprojects.com.au/ E: info@mjengineeringprojects.com.au
Klaar
The Strata Building Specialists
P: 02 8003 4547
W: https://klaar.com.au/ E: build@klaar.com.au
TRADECOM GROUP
Innovative Commercial Building Projects
P: 1300 301 888
W: https://tradecomgroup.com/ E: services@tradecomgroup.com
Altec Building
Remedial Building & Waterproofing
P: 02 9744 2039
W: https://www.altecbuilding.com.au/ E: info@altecbuilding.com.au
ELECTRICAL
Altogether Group
Power.Water.Data
P: 1300 803 803
W: https://altogethergroup.com.au/home-business/ E: eaustin@altogethergroup.com.au
ENM Solutions
Providing Solutions for Embedded Networks
P: 1300 000 366
W: https://www.enmsolutions.com.au/ E: info@ENMSolutions.com.au
Energy On Pty Ltd
P: 1300 323 263
W: https://www.energyon.com.au/ E: EnergyServices@EnergyOn.com.au
McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd
Powered by Trust
P: 1300 627 727
W: https://www.mcintoshelectrical.com.au/ E: jenny@mcintoshelectrical.com.au
FIRE SERVICES SUSTAINABILITY
Linkfire Pty Ltd
Your Essential Safety Partner
P: 1300 669 439
W: http://www.linkfire.com.au/ E: sales@linkfire.com.au
2020 Fire Protection
Experts in Fire Protection for Strata
P: 1300 340 210
W: https://www.2020fireprotection.com.au/ E: service@2020fire.com.au
Fire Safety Constructions
Compliant Specialist since 1999
P: 02 9945 3499
W: http://www.firesafetyconstruction.com.au/ E: info@firesafetyconstructions.com.au
Quantum Fire Protection
We’ve got your fire safety needs covered.
P: 1300 006 005
W: https://www.quantumfire.com.au/ E: service@quantumfire.com.au
Humenergy
People, innovation and value sharing
P: 1300 322 622
W: https://www.humenergy.com.au/ E: Info@humenergy.com.au
Fair Water Meters
Retrofit sub-metering specialists
P: 1300 324 701
W: https://fairwatermeters.com.au/ E: info@fairwatermeters.com.au
PLUMBING
Stormwater Sydney
Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of drainage assets
P: 1300 741 003
W: https://stormwatersydney.com/ E: admin@stormwatersydney.com
HYDRAULICA Pty Ltd
Specialise in Drain & Pipe Cleaning
W: https://www.hydraulica.com.au/ E: darren@hydraulica.com.au
Mr Washer, Plumber To The Rescue
Over 30 years serving Sydney Strata buildings
P: 02 8583 2360
W: plumbertotherescue.com.au/strata-commercial.html
E: jobs@mrwasher.com.au
WATERPROOFING
Danrae Group
Remedial Waterproofing & Building Specialists
P: 1800 326 723
W: https://www.danraegroup.com.au/ E: enquiries@danrae.com.au
Sydney Waterproofing Services
SWS
P: 1300 94 9191
W: https://www.sydwaterproofingservices.com.au/ E: info@sydwaterproofingservices.com.au
VALUERS
Asset Strata Valuers
Leaders in Strata Property Valuations
P: 1800 679 787
W: https://assetstratavaluers.com.au/ E: workorders@assetstratavaluers.com.au
Adelaide StrataVal
Strata & Community Insurance Valuations
P: 08 7111 2956
W: https://www.strataval.com.au/ E: valuations@strataval.com.au
Ensure Group – Property Valuers
Insurance Valuation Experts
P: 03 9088 2032
W: https://www.ensuregroup.com.au/ E: valuations@ensuregroup.com.au
Sovereign Valuations
Valuation Experts for Strata Insurance & Disputes
P: 1300 710 000
W: https://www.sovereignvaluations.com.au/ E: p.ferrier@sovereignvaluations.com.au
WINDOWS & DOORS
Windowline Pty Ltd
Replacement window and door specialists
P: 02 8304 6400
W: https://windowline.com.au/ E: info@windowline.com.au
ASQB Pty Ltd
Window & Door Repairs + Window Safety Compliance
P: 02 9785 7893
W: https://www.asqb.com.au/ E: service@asqb.com.au
The Window Guy
Don’t choose any guy, choose The Window Guy!
P: 1300 663 664
W: https://www.thewindowguy.com.au/ E: info@thewindowguy.com.au
Clear Edge Frameless Glass
Energy Efficient Balconies for Elevated Living
W: https://www.clearedgeglass.com.au/ E: sales@clearedgeglass.com.au
Tinworth & Co
Chartered Accountant & Strata Auditors
P: 0499 025 069
W: https://www.tinworthaccountants.com.au/ E: caren.chen@tinworth.com
Matthew Faulkner Accountancy
Strata Auditing specialists
P: 0438 116 374
W: https://www.mattfaulkner.accountants/ E: matt@mattfaulkner.accountants
Incite Accountants & Advisors
Provides a service that delivers the outcomes
P: 02 8067 9015
W: https://www.inciteaccountants.com.au/ E: admin@inciteaccountants.com.au
CONSULTING
Strata Solve
Untangling strata problems
P: 0419 805 898
W: https://stratasolve.com.au/ E: chris@stratasolve.com.au
Tender Advisory
Tender Solutions: Consult. Procure. Support.
P: 0435 893 670
W: https://tenderadvisory.com.au/ E: info@tenderadvisory.com.au
RECRUITMENT SERVICES
sharonbennie – Property Recruitment
Matching top talent with incredible businesses
P: 0413 381 381
W: https://www.sharonbennie.com.au/ E: sb@sharonbennie.com.au
Property Recruitment Partners
Recruitment Solutions Tailored for You
P: 02 8313 5591
E: aaron@propertyrecruitmentpartners.com.au
STRATA LOAN PROFESSIONALS PAINTING
Lannock Strata Finance
Simplifying strata funding
P: 1300 851 585
W: https://lannock.com.au/ E: strata@lannock.com.au
StrataLoans
The Experts in Strata Finance
P: 1300 785 045
W: https://www.strata-loans.com/ E: info@strata-loans.com
LIFTS & ELEVATORS
ABN Lift Consultants
A team of friendly, open minded professionals
P: 0468 659 100
W: https://www.abnlift.com/ E: andrew@abnlift.com
Innovative Lift Consulting Pty Ltd
Australia’s Vertical Transportation Consultants
P: 0417 784 245
W: https://www.ilcpl.com.au/ E: bfulcher@ilcpl.com.au
The Lift Consultancy
Trusted Specialised Advice
P: 07 5509 0100
W: https://theliftc.com/ E: sidb@theliftc.com
Higgins Coatings Pty Ltd
Specialist painters in the strata industry
W: https://www.higgins.com.au/ E: info@higgins.com.au
CPR Facade Upgrade Specialists
We clean, repair & repaint multi-storey buildings
P: 0493 651 643
W: https://cprfacadeupgrades.com.au/ E: info@facadeupgrades.com.au
3 Colours Painting Services
3 Colours Painting Services
P: 1300 883 635
W: https://3colours.com.au/ E: 3colours@3colours.com.au
Terra Australis Painting Services
Terra Australis Painting Services
P: 0497 545 289
W: https://www.terraaustralispainting.com.au/
E: info@terraaustralispainting.com.au
K2 Rope Access Pty Ltd
Buildings Facade Painting & repairs
P: 0451 182 327
W: https://www.k2ra.com.au/ E: info@k2ra.com.au
Tony Isgroves Paint & Decorate
Painting Happiness- With a Seven Year Guarantee
P: 9437 1997
W: https://paintanddecorate.com.au/ E: office@paintanddecorate.com.au
INSURANCE
Strata Insurance Solutions
Advice You Can Trust
P: 1300 554 165
W: https://www.stratainsurancesolutions.com.au/ E: info@stratainsurancesolutions.com.au
Whitbread Insurance Brokers
Empower Your Vision
P: 1300 424 627
W: https://www.whitbread.com.au/ E: info@whitbread.com.au
CHU Underwriting Agencies Pty Ltd
Specialist Strata Insurance Underwriting Agency
W: https://www.chu.com.au/ E: info@chu.com.au
Strata Community Insurance
Protection for your strata property. And you.
P: 1300 724 678
W: https://www.stratacommunityinsure.com.au
E: myenquiry@scinsure.com.au
Flex Insurance
Your Cover Your Choice
P: 1300 201 021
W: https://www.flexinsurance.com.au/ E: info@flexinsurance.com.au
Driscoll Strata Consulting
Knowledge | Experience | Service
P: 0402 342 034
W: https://driscollstrataconsulting.com.au/ E: enquiries@driscollstrataconsulting.com.au
CRM Brokers
The smart insurance choice
P: 1300 880 494
W: https://www.crmbrokers.com.au/ E: crmstrata@crmbrokers.com.au
Strong Insurance
Fast & efficient strata insurance across Australia
P: 1800 934 099
W: https://www.stronginsurance.com.au/strata-quote
E: admin@stronginsurance.com.au
Body Corporate Brokers
United, Protecting Communities
W: https://bcb.com.au/
E: sarah.johnson@bcb.com.au
CLOTHESLINES
Lifestyle Clotheslines
Clothesline and washing line supplier & installer
P: 1300 798 779
W: https://www.lifestyleclotheslines.com.au/ E: admin@lifestyleclotheslines.com.au
CLEANERS
Arrow Abseiling Pty Ltd
Window cleaning, repair and maintenance
P: 02 8957 3693
W: https://www.arrowabseiling.com.au/
E: contact@arrowabseiling.com.au
Waste Clear Pty Ltd
Towards a better tomorrow
P: 1300 525 352
W: https://wasteclear.com.au/ E: admin@wasteclear.com.au
Sydney Gutter Cleaning
SGC are a leading team in roof and gutter services
P: 02 8310 6770
W: https://www.sydneyguttercleaning.com.au/
E: info@sydneyguttercleaning.com.au
Pristine Window and Gutter Cleaning
Honesty, integrity and quality!
P: 02 9533 4476
W: https://pristinewindowandguttercleaning.com.au/ E: admin@pwgc.com.au
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Valen
Project Services
Client-Side Project Management Specialists
P: 02 8542 4293
W: https://valenprojects.com.au/ E: enquiries@valenprojects.com.au
PM Services Australia
Client-side Project Management Services
P: 02 9221 1490
W: https://www.pmservice.com.au/ E: info@pmservice.com.au
Projx PM
Project Managers for Strata remedial projects
P: 0421 274 426
W: https://www.projx.pm/ E: rossl@projx.pm
SAFETY & SECURITY
QUATRIX PTY LTD
Intercoms, Access Control, CCTV, Data, etc.
P: 02 9554 3487
W: https://www.quatrix.com.au/ E: info@quatrix.com.au
Lock, Stock & Barrel Locksmiths Pty Ltd
P: 0411 700 072
W: https://www.lsblocksmiths.com.au/ E: info@lsblocksmiths.com.au
Omega Protection
Protecting You, Your Staff & Your Assets
P: 1300 636 323
W: https://www.omegaprotection.com.au/ E: mark@omegaprotection.com.au
ANTENNAS
Install My Antenna
Professional TV Antenna Service For You Today
P: 1300 800 123
W: https://www.installmyantenna.com.au/ E: info@installmyantenna.com.au
ROOFING
Apt Roofing Pty Ltd
Everything Roofing!
P: 02 9666 7373
W: https://www.aptroofing.com.au/ E: admin@aptroofing.com.au
PARKING
PowerUp Engineering
Car Stackers, Car Hoists and Turntables
P: 02 9170 0698
W: https://powerupengineering.com.au/
E: info@powerupeng.com.au
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
MG Facility Maintenance
Strata Cleaning and Building Management
P: 0407324503
W: https://mgfm.com.au/ E: marcel@mgfm.co
LUNA
Building and Facilities Manager
P: 1800 00 LUNA (5862)
W: https://www.luna.management/ E: info@luna.management
First Facility Management Pty Ltd
Putting You First
P: 0402 083 404
W: https://firstfm.net.au/ E: admin@firstfm.net.au
RFM Facility Management Pty Ltd
Strata and Specialist Cleaners
P: 1300 402 524
W: https://www.rfmfacilitymanagement.com.au/ E: nathan@rfmfacilitymanagement.com.au
BME Group
Re-Defining the Standards of Building & Facilities
P: 02 8283 7531
W: https://bmegroupbuildingmanagement.com.au/ E: lachlan.hunt@bmegroup.com.au
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