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4 Should our strata manager keep us informed about changes to legislation?
Allison Benson, Kerin Benson Lawyers
6 Can a strata manager charge to organise insurance quotes?
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
8 Can we be issued a breach notice for breaking the committee’s unreasonable code of conduct?
Matthew Jenkins, Bannermans Lawyers
10 Why it’s critical for OC’s to follow Capital Works Fund Report recommendations.
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12 How do we find a new building manager?
Andrew Terrell, Bright & Duggan
14 Should a cash settlement be released before the work is complete?
Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions
16 Are we entitled to two remotes when we only have one car space?
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata
18 Quality of site management influences strata repairs
Tim Kurniadi, Paynter Dixon
20 Should our building manager supply a Police Check and Working with Children Check (WwCC)?
Andrew Terrell, Bright & Duggan
22 Can I rent my exclusive use without the OC’s permission?
Matthew Jenkins, Bannermans Lawyers
24 When do I need to submit the proxy form?
Rod Smith, The Strata Collective
26 Do we need to upgrade our fire hydrant system to meet the new legislation?
Rob Broadhead, 2020 Fire Protection
28 If a retired electrician does work around the building for free, does he need public liability insurance?
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With the changes to NSW strata legislation implemented in December 2023, should committee members be responsible for staying current, or is it the strata manager’s role to keep the committee informed?
All lot owners should familiarise themselves with the changes.
All lot owners should familiarise themselves with the changes. Why? A home is a huge financial commitment, and knowing the legislative framework governing it helps you understand and manage your property. Unlike lot owners who are not strata committee members, strata committees have a duty to
“carry out his or her functions for the benefit, so far as practicable, of the owners corporation and with due care and diligence”. To my mind, this requires them to educate themselves about strata legislation. However, this duty has a low threshold and, so it would likely be sufficient for a strata committee member to rely on the knowledge of their strata manager.
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What fees can strata managers charge to organise insurance quotes?
This may vary depending on the terms and conditions of your specific management agency agreement.
Provided your managing agent uses the standard Strata Community Australia strata management agency agreement and that your agent has delegated authority to arrange insurance quotations, the fee for doing so would usually be included in the “agreed services” fee in respect of which no additional charges would apply.
This may vary, however, depending on the terms and conditions of your specific management agency agreement (MAA) as some agencies may charge an additional amount. If so, the fees are generally included in the schedule of charges B, C & D, which are
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Can we be issued a breach notice for breaking the committee’s unreasonable code
Our committee has adopted a “code of conduct” and seeks to issue breach notices if residents break the code. Some rules seem very unreasonable. Is this legal?
Our strata committee has adopted a “code of conduct” and seeks to issue breach notices if residents break the code. Some rules seem unreasonable, referring to whether owners can communicate with other owners, talk to contractors, email committee members, etc. As the strata act is silent on a code of conduct and the chair makes up this one, is this legal? It seems to be nothing more than to enhance the committee’s control.
Any by-law preventing emailing other owners, talking to contractors or emailing committee members would be contrary to the legislation, invalid and unenforceable.
Whilst a code of conduct can be helpful, they usually contain general provisions, such as the strata committee is to be respectful, act in good faith, avoid conflicts, etc.
The code of conduct would have to be registered as a by-law and recorded on the certificate of title for the common property to be enforceable and to enable the owners corporation to serve breach notices. By breach notices, I assume that you are referring to notices to comply under section 146 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015.
If the breach notices are not notices to comply in accordance with section 146, the strata committee is not able to recover a penalty or fine for a breach of the code of conduct. The strata committee can only obtain a penalty by following the process set out Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, i.e. serve a notice to comply and if a further breach, make an application to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) for a penalty.
Regarding the specifics of the code of conduct, any by-law preventing emailing other owners, talking to contractors or emailing committee members would be contrary to the legislation, invalid and unenforceable.
Matthew Jenkins | Bannermans Lawyers [email protected]
The Capital Works Fund (CWF) report is a document that outlines the recommended capital works projects within a strata property and advises Owners Corporations (OC’s) to reserve funds to cover future maintenance and major expenses. Proactive OC’s who adhere to these recommendations not only help prevent major capital expenses in the future but also help to increase the market value of their properties.
The Capital Works Fund Forecast (CWFF) report is a document that outlines the recommended capital works projects within a strata property and advises Owners Corporations (OC’s) to reserve funds to cover future maintenance and major expenses. Proactive OC’s who adhere to these recommendations not only help prevent major capital expenses in the future but also help to increase the market value of their individual properties.
Neglecting the recommendations outlined in the Capital Works Fund Report is detrimental to OC’s for several reasons. The primary purpose of preparing the report is to minimize annual costs associated with critical building elements such as waterproofing, roof repairs, and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) considerations through preventive maintenance, thus ensuring the well-being of residents and the longevity of the property.
Neglecting the recommendations outlined in the Capital Works Fund Report is detrimental to OC’s for several reasons. The primary purpose of preparing the report is to minimize annual costs associated with critical building elements such as waterproofing, roof repairs, and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) considerations through preventive maintenance, thus ensuring the well-being of residents and the longevity of the property.
Numerous buildings along the eastern seaboard of Australia, some exceeding a century in age, face structural challenges like failing roof timber struts, collapsing retaining walls, and early signs of concrete cancer due to insufficient waterproofing. The consequences of not addressing these issues promptly can lead to more extensive problems over time, especially in regions experiencing higher rainfall.
Numerous buildings along the eastern seaboard of Australia, some exceeding a century in age, face structural challenges like failing roof timber struts, collapsing retaining walls, and early signs of concrete cancer due to insufficient waterproofing. The consequences of not addressing these issues promptly can lead to more extensive problems over time, especially in regions experiencing higher rainfall.
While legislation in Queensland and New South Wales emphasizes the importance of proactive preventive maintenance, it does not impose a mandatory obligation to act on the Capital Works Fund Report recommendations. Some OCs choose to ignore the suggested preventive measures, including essential actions like waterproofing, gutter and roof repairs, and ventilation system maintenance. This negligence can result in larger and costlier problems a decade later, particularly for aging buildings.
While legislation in Queensland and New South Wales emphasizes the importance of proactive preventive maintenance, it does not impose a mandatory obligation to act on the Capital Works Fund Report recommendations. Some OCs choose to ignore the suggested preventive measures, including essential actions like waterproofing, gutter and roof repairs, and ventilation system maintenance. This negligence can result in larger and costlier problems a decade later, particularly for aging buildings.
We would argue that the legislation falls short by not enforcing a minimum standard for setting aside funds for future needs.
We propose that a 30% target of the recommended annual budget be a mandatory allocation, believing it would serve as a prudent measure for OCs to allocate funds for unforeseen expenses annually.
We would argue that the legislation falls short by not enforcing a minimum standard for setting aside funds for future needs. We propose that a 30% target of the recommended annual budget be a mandatory allocation, believing it would serve as a prudent measure for OCs to allocate funds for unforeseen expenses annually.
Issues we typically identify in properties over 60 years old include sagging roofs, water penetration, mold buildup, cracked tiles, damaged concrete pathways, potholes, rusted gutters and pipes, flooding balconies, potential concrete cancer, rusted balustrades, and inadequate fire equipment. Proactive OCs not only prevent major repairs but also protect the property’s value by adhering to a minimum financial benchmark.
The Strata Role Inspection, a prerequisite for purchasing Strata Titled properties, gauges the proactive nature of the OC. This inspection influences the saleability of individual units and the overall appeal of the complex. Neglecting preventive maintenance not only impacts the complex’s financials but also diminishes its market value and increases insurance premiums over time.
It is imperative, especially for properties exceeding 100 years, to prioritise annual preventive maintenance to avert major repairs and maintain or improve their market value.
We, at Asset Strata Valuers, tailor our CWF reports specific to the subject property. Our reports are detailed and provide current and up to date costings and rates. We can include major repairs into the CWF budget avoiding special levies therefore making it compliant to the ATO rules that can be used as a tax deductions for some individuals.
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How does the strata committee find a new building manager? What qualities should we look for?
The building manager for our building is leaving our large strata plan of around 170 apartments. How does the strata committee find a new building manager? What qualities should we look for in the new building manager?
Rather than rely on one person, we would prefer a company to ensure there is staff to replace the building manager when they are on leave or sick, etc.
The scheme should consider the outcomes when tendering for building management services.
Any strata scheme (and many could do with a building manager, even if they are not large) that is tendering for building management services should consider the outcomes:
• Are there remedial works/projects that need to happen soon or on-foot?
• Does the scheme have a detailed asset register/maintenance schedule, or do you need one developed?
• What are the scheme’s onsite needs in terms of inspections?
• What sort of company does the scheme want, e.g. use of technology, experience with similar schemes, availability of different managers 24/7?
The committee should prepare a request for tender (RFT) and seek proposals for what managers believe is appropriate after attending the site.
Andrew Terrell | Bright & Duggan [email protected]
Should a cash settlement be released before the work is complete?
We agreed to a cash settlement to fix water damage to our roof from a storm. The owners corporation will only release funds when the work is complete. Where do we stand?
Our unit had storm damage. We agreed to a cash payout to replace roof tiles and repair and paint the bedroom ceilings.
Insurance arranged the claim, and we signed a deed of release for around $4000 to complete the repairs.
The insurer paid the money into the owners corporation trust fund. The owners corporation will only release the funds to us when the work is complete. The insurer agrees that the cash settlement should be released so repairs can be completed. Isn’t that the purpose of a cash settlement?
Where do we stand? If we experience another storm, the roof can still leak.
It is common practice among owners corporations to reimburse the owner directly upon receipt of a cash settlement, enabling them to undertake repairs without delay.
For the application of insurance funds in strata schemes, it’s crucial to reference Section 163 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. This section clearly outlines the responsibilities of an owners corporation in managing insurance money from claim payouts.
A key point of discussion is the Act’s requirement for the immediate application of these funds for repairs. This raises an important question: Does requiring an owner to pay for repairs before releasing the funds comply with the legislation? “Immediately applying” suggests a prompt action, which could be interpreted as conflicting with asking owners to front the cost.
Moreover, it’s essential to recognise that the owner is an insured party under the policy. When the settlement pertains to their lot, the funds are inherently intended for the lot owner to repair their property. For this reason, it is common practice among owners corporations to reimburse the owner directly upon receipt of a cash settlement, enabling them to undertake repairs without delay. This approach best aligns with legislative requirements.
If the committee has concerns about the utilisation of funds or the specifics of a cash settlement, the committee should engage in a transparent discussion with the owner about their specific concerns.
Applicable Legislation - Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
163 Use of insurance money by owners corporation
1. An owners corporation that receives money from an insurer for the destruction of or damage to a building must immediately apply that money in rebuilding, replacing, repairing or restoring the building.
2. This section does not apply to an owners corporation if the owners corporation determines, by unanimous resolution, that the money is not to be so applied.
3. This section is subject to any order made under the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015.
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We share our car space between two cars on a first home basis. We have a single remote fob for our single car space. Can the committee reasonably refuse our request for a second fob?
Our strata committee recently installed a gate at our building’s car park entrance. Each lot was issued one remote, as there is one car space per lot.
We asked the strata committee if we could pay for a second remote. We have two vehicles, and the space is used by whoever gets home first. We park the other vehicle on the street.
Our strata committee refused to allow a second fob since we only have one car space. A single remote would require pre-planning and does not consider that we work different schedules and access the car space at different times.
The strata committee should reasonably consider circumstances when making decisions. What can we do?
Give the strata committee a written undertaking that only one of your cars will parked in the car park at any one time.
You could plead your case. As there are no by-laws setting the one remote limit in stone, the restriction is arbitrary and unenforceable. Alternatively, you could ask again and give the strata committee a written undertaking that only one of your cars will parked in the car park at any one time and that it is unreasonable for you to share one remote between you.
Unfortunately, your predicament is common in many buildings (despite your bona fides). Strata committees are always trying to curb illegal parking.
If the matter is critical and you cannot reach a resolution, you could apply for mediation/ NCAT orders to settle your complaint.
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The stakes are high for Owners Corporations when undertaking repairs to common property.
Owners corporations (OCs) are tasked with appointing remedial builders for repairs to common property. The stakes are high in ensuring that all stakeholders – starting with lot owners – are satisfied during site work and on completion.
Darren Gouge is a Site Manager with Paynter Dixon’s Tier 1 Remedial Division. With over 35 years of construction and strata experience, Darren says technical expertise is only one dimension of a high-performing site team.
Paynter Dixon guarantees full-time site supervision by a dedicated Site Manager who oversees all site matters, from quality and safety imperatives, through to daily communication with the client and strata community. The role leads with values as Darren explains.
Aiming straight
“If you’re working in a block of apartments, you may have the building manager, strata committee, 65 tenants and the client – all asking questions,” says Darren.
“Television shows like ‘The Block’ show construction completed in five minutes, but that is simply not the case.
Stakeholder communication is complex, especially when the message is not rosy. Perhaps a hidden building defect has been uncovered, or rain has delayed the installation of a waterproofing membrane.
Whatever the situation, it pays to be straight up. Lean into the issue and collaborate with all parties on the way forward. There are no short cuts.”
Stakeholder communication is complex...lean into any issues and collaborate with all parties on the way forward. There are no short cuts.
It stands to reason that most clients and building occupants are not construction professionals. Therein lies the challenge of communicating remedial work in layperson terms to avoid confusion. According to Darren, it really is a matter of putting yourself in the other person’s shoes and understanding how to convey the ‘how’ and ‘why’ in a way that creates clarity and confidence. “Being a people person certainly helps.”
“While I have 35 years of construction experience – I don’t know everything. We have a strong network of subcontractors, and we are comfortable in sharing knowledge. Electricians, plumbers, joiners and more. It’s a dynamic to our partnering which works well in problem solving.”
Remedial work is routinely carried out in occupied buildings – from offices to apartments. “When our day ends, I’m
locking construction gates in or near home environments. My responsibility is to make sure the work area is safe and secured.”
“An eye for detail is essential. I’ll make sure the strata common areas remain spotless – no empty coffee cups or wrappers on my watch.” There’s good reason to be proactive when Paynter Dixon is front and centre on site signage. “I’m the first person to be contacted, but I welcome that responsibility.”
Paynter Dixon is renowned for planning and process-led delivery, but agility is always a factor of remedial work. “You may have a methodology and scope of works in hand, but when underlying building issues are exposed, planning can change in a heartbeat.”
The team steps up. “We re-evaluate the situation, amend the plan, communicate to stakeholders, obtain approvals and carry out the work to client satisfaction.”
Paynter Dixon’s quality and safety management systems also underpin the response to ensure solutions are compliant and fit for purpose.
Should our building manager supply a Police Check and Working with Children Check (WwCC)?
Is our onsite building manager required to obtain a Police Check and Working with Children Check (WwCC)?
I am the secretary of a strata committee for a 300-unit complex with pool, spa, and gym amenities. Is our onsite building manager required to obtain a Police Check and Working with Children Check (WwCC)? Is this best practice and part of our due diligence for ensuring the safety of our community?
I can see the importance of such a check to certain communities.
The legislation does not specify that a Working with Children Check needs to be provided. I understand requirements exist specifically when the role involves supervising children (e.g. schools, care centres, etc): Apply for a Working with Children Check (WWCC)
The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW. It involves a National Police Check (criminal history record check) and a review of reportable workplace misconduct.
With that said, the strata scheme/committee could stipulate to the building management group that the provision of such a police check is a mandate for performance under the contract.
I haven’t seen this as a requirement of a building management agreement for the reason that the work is not specifically childrelated, however, I can see the importance of such a check to certain communities.
Andrew Terrell | Bright & Duggan
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I have an exclusive area attached to my lot. Can I grant a licence agreement for that area to a person without the owners corporation’s permission?
This is the usual course when a lot owner leases their lot and includes the exclusive use area in the lease.
An exclusive use by-law granting an owner the exclusive use rights to an area of common property is like a lease over the common property. The benefitted owner has the use of that area of common property to the exclusion of all other owners and occupiers on certain conditions.
Unless the by-law provides that the benefitted owner is not able to licence the area to others or must seek consent to sublease or sublicense the area, the lot owner is able to licence the area to a person without the consent of the owners corporation. I would be surprised if the exclusive use by-law dealt with assignment of the rights.
This is the usual course when a lot owner leases their lot and includes the exclusive use area in the lease.
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When should proxy forms be given to the strata manager? Is delivery required before the AGM, or can the person being the proxy deliver the form at the AGM?
For a building up to 100 lots, you can deliver the proxy form at the AGM. If the building has 100+ lots, it must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting.
If the building has less than 100 lots, you can deliver the proxy form at the AGM. If the building has more than 100 lots, excluding utility lots, it must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting. That is a hard 24 hours, not business hours. If the meeting is 6 pm Monday, you’ve got until 6 pm Sunday to send in the proxy, not 6 pm Friday. If the proxy form for a large building is handed in after the 24 hour limit, you’ve missed the time window, and the proxy goes to the next meeting.
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Our building fire hydrant system was installed in the late 1980s. We’ve heard that new legislation is coming in 2025. Do we need to upgrade our fire hydrant system to meet the higher testing requirements?
Our building fire hydrant system was installed in the late 1980s to AS 2419.1 -1988, Ministerial Specification 10 and BCA 1990 E1.3. We have been testing the system every five years to meet the performance standards in place when the building was strata subdivided.
We’ve heard that new legislation is coming into effect on 13 February 2025 regarding the standard of testing. Will we be required to upgrade our fire hydrant system to meet the higher testing requirements of the new legislation, or will our current performance testing standard be enough?
The cost to upgrade the fire hydrant system would be substantial.
The only change coming that will affect this system is the legislative enforcement of the procedure for testing.
The only change coming that will affect this system is the legislative enforcement of the procedure for testing. The system itself does not require an upgrade.
The standard being legislated is AS18512012. This requires the following steps (simplified):
• Monthly testing of any fire pump connected to the system.
• Six monthly testing of all isolation and hydrant landing valves.
• Annual testing of all isolation and hydrant landing valves, flow testing of system and pumps.
• 5 yearly overhaul of all pumps, isolation valves and hydrant landing valves. (Note: the 5 yearly often includes replacement of the hydrant landing valves themselves as overhaul labour can exceed replacement value).
Other things to consider are:
• NSW Fire & Rescue may request you install Storz hermaphrodite couplings to the landing valves to make connection in an emergency easier for them.
• Since 2000, local councils can order you to upgrade at any time to bring your building up to a current level of life safety - usually triggered by an incident, a DA submission or a complaint.
Rob Broadhead | 2020 Fire Protection [email protected]
If a retired electrician does work around the building for free, does he need public liability insurance?
My retired husband has a current electrical license. To save the owners corporation money, he does minor work for free. Does he need public liability insurance?
We live in an 18 unit apartment block. My retired husband has a current electrical license. He has been doing minor work around the apartment to save the owners corporation money. He has cover for injury as a voluntary worker under the strata insurance. We have been told that his business public liability insurance does not cover him because he volunteers. Does he need public liability insurance?
This question will depend entirely on whether the person carrying out the work is a volunteer.
The answer will depend entirely on whether the person carrying out the work is a volunteer.
In the context of strata insurance policies, a volunteer is typically defined as an individual who engages in work or duties for the owners corporation without any expectation of reward or remuneration. For such volunteers, most strata policies provide a specific scope of coverage. This usually means that the term “you” in the policy (referring to the insured party) is extended to include these voluntary workers for both the public liability and voluntary workers section of a strata policy. Consequently, most strata policies will extend to cover public liability for any legal liabilities arising from damage or injury caused by the volunteers during their work.
Furthermore, the voluntary workers’ section of these policies is also designed to cover any injuries the volunteers might sustain while performing their duties.
On the other hand, the situation changes if the individual performing the work receives any form of payment or remuneration. In such cases, they should have public liability insurance. Additionally, they should consider an insurance policy covering any personal injuries they might suffer while working.
It’s crucial to note that insurance policies vary between insurers. Therefore, I strongly recommend consulting with your insurance broker to understand the specific details and extent of coverage provided in each case.
Tyrone Shandiman | Strata Insurance Solutions [email protected]
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Roscon
Property services & facilities management
P: 1800 767 266
W: https://www.roscon.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Budget Vals
Built For Strata
P: 1300 148 150
W: https://www.budgetvals.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Leary & Partners
Quantity surveying services since 1977
P: 1800 808 991
W: https://www.leary.com.au/ E: [email protected]
BIV Reports
Specialist in Strata Compliance Reports
P: 1300 107 280
W: https://www.biv.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Olive Tree Consulting Group
Solutions in Strata Compliance
P: 0400 161 659
W: https://olivetreeconsultinggroup.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Mabi Services
Asbestos, Safety & Building Consultants
P: 1300 762 295
W: https://www.mabi.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Forte Asset Services
FIRE | ELECTRICAL | HVAC
P: 1300 920 752
W: https://www.forteassetservices.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Quality Building Management
keeping your buildings legally compliant and safe
P: 1300 880 466
W: https://qbm.com.au/ E: [email protected]
HFM Asset Management Pty Ltd
Leaders in Building Efficiency
P: 0407 734 260
W: https://www.hfmassets.com.au/ E: [email protected]
CORE Consulting Engineers
Delivering 360° engineering solutions for strata
P: 02 8961 3250
W: https://coreconsultingengineers.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Auric Projects
Managing clients
P: 02 9918 2200
W: https://auricprojects.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Independent Inspections
Sinking Fund Forecast, Insurance Valuations, OHS
P: 1300 857 149
W: http://www.iigi.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Solutions in Engineering
Quality Reports On Time, Every Time!
P: 1300 136 036
W: https://www.solutionsinengineering.com/ E: [email protected]
Landlay Consulting Group
A Strata Remedial Consultancy
P: 02 8095 8556
W: https://www.landlay.com.au/ E: [email protected]
EYEON Property Inspections
Buy and Sell with More Confidence
P: 1300 798 274
W: https://www.eyeon.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Rawlinsons
Calculated Confidence
P: 08 9424 5800
W: https://www.rawlinsonswa.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Strataregister.com Pty Ltd
Find the Strata / CT Manager for your property
P: 0411 483 249
W: https://www.strataregister.com/ E: [email protected]
Kerin Benson Lawyers Pty Ltd
Specialised Legal Advice for Strata
P: 02 8706 7060
W: https://kerinbensonlawyers.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Khoury Lawyers Pty Ltd
Client focused, Results Driven
P: (02) 8005 3086
W: https://khourylawyers.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Madison Marcus Law Firm
Be Empowered
P: 131 529
W: https://www.madisonmarcus.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Holman Webb Lawyers
Body Corporate Disputes & Litigation Specialists
P: 07 3235 0100
W: https://www.holmanwebb.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Royer Mace Lawyers
Your Property is our Priority
P: 0434 388 898
W: https://royermace.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers
Australia’s leading strata law experts
P: 02 9199 1055
W: https://bagl.com.au/ E: [email protected]
JS Mueller & Co Lawyers
Specialist ‘Plain English’ NSW Strata Lawyers
W: https://www.muellers.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Williamson Lawyers
A construction and strata lawyer ready to listen
W: https://www.williamsonlawyers.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Douglas Cheveralls Lawyers
The Go-To Strata Lawyers
P: 08 9380 9288
W: https://www.dclawyers.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Bannermans Lawyers
High Quality Specialist Legal Services
P: 02 9929 0226
W: https://www.bannermans.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Moray & Agnew Lawyers
Legal strategies and solutions for our clients
P: 03 9600 0877
W: https://www.moray.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Grace Lawyers
Know. Act. Resolve.
W: https://gracelawyers.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Speirs Ryan
P: 02 9248 3400
W: https://www.speirsryan.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Watson & Watson Lawyers
“when experience matters”…..
P: 02 9221 6011
W: https://www.watsonandwatson.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Premium Strata
Diamond-Class strata management agency
P: 02 9281 6440
W: https://www.premiumstrata.com.au/ E: [email protected]
The Strata Collective
A next generation strata manager. People matter. P: 02 9879 3547
W: https://www.thestratacollective.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Bridge Strata P/L
The bridge between you and your corporation
P: 02 6109 7700
W: https://bridgestrata.com.au/wp/ E: [email protected]
Bright & Duggan
Strata Professionals
P: 02 9902 7100
W: https://bright-duggan.com.au/
Civium Communities
When you build trust, you build a community
P: 1300 724 256
W: https://civium.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Vital Strata
Strata Made Simple
P: 02 9008 1112
W: https://www.vitalstrata.com.au/ E: [email protected]
ASM – Australian Strata Management
Helping Strata Communities Thrive
P: 1300 777 276
W: https://asmstrata.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Sky Living Strata
Providing a superior customer experience
P: 02 9299 1100
W: https://www.skylivingstrata.com.au/ E: [email protected]
SSKB Strata Managers
A Positive Difference in Strata
P: 07 5504 2000
W: https://sskb.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Townhouse Strata PTY Ltd
Strata Management with a Difference
P: 02 4971 0363
W: https://www.townhousestrata.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Strata Central
Boutique Strata Management Services
P: 02 8036 5518
W: https://stratacentral.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Acumen Strata
Tailored Strata Management Solutions
P: 02 7253 5820
W: https://www.acumenstrata.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Quantum United Management
Creating vibrant and connected communities
P: 61 383 608 800
W: https://www.quantumunited.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Elevate Strata Management Pty Ltd
Elevating your Strata Community
P: 0430 160 249
W: https://www.elevatestrata.au/ E: [email protected]
Install My Antenna
Professional TV Antenna Service For You Today
P: 1300 800 123
W: https://www.installmyantenna.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Valen Project Services
Client-Side Project Management Specialists
P: 02 8542 4293
W: https://valenprojects.com.au/ E: [email protected]
MJ Engineering Projects
Remedial Consultant Engineers
P: 1300 571 991
W: https://mjengineeringprojects.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Klaar
The Strata Building Specialists
P: 02 8003 4547
W: https://klaar.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Ouroboros design
Architect assistance with upgrades and renovations
P: 0400 152 833
TRADECOM GROUP
Innovative Commercial Building Projects
P: 1300 301 888
W: https://tradecomgroup.com/ E: [email protected]
Altogether Group
Power.Water.Data
P: 1300 803 803
W: https://altogethergroup.com.au/home-business/ E: [email protected]
ENM Solutions
Providing Solutions for Embedded Networks
P: 1300 000 366
W: https://www.enmsolutions.com.au/
Energy On Pty Ltd
P: 1300 323 263
W: https://www.energyon.com.au/
McIntosh Electrical Pty Ltd
Powered by Trust
P: 1300 627 727
W: https://www.mcintoshelectrical.com.au/
EMERLITE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
We Answer The Phone - No Job Too Big Or Small
P: 07 5591 9191
W: https://www.emerlite.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Linkfire Pty Ltd
Your Essential Safety Partner
P: 1300 669 439
W: http://www.linkfire.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Chief AFSS Services
YOUR AFSS COMPLIANCE IS OUR PRIORITY
P: 0405 932 458
W: https://afssfirechief.com.au/ E: [email protected]
2020 Fire Protection
Experts in Fire Protection for Strata
P: 1300 340 210
W: https://www.2020fireprotection.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Fire Safety Constructions
Compliant Specialist since 1999
P: 02 9945 3499
W: http://www.firesafetyconstruction.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Betta Fire Protection
Compliance you can trust
P: 02 8669 9108
W: https://bettafireprotection.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Humenergy
People, innovation and value sharing
P: 1300 322 622
W: https://www.humenergy.com.au/ E: [email protected]
The Green Guys Group
Austalia’s Leading Energy Saving Partner
W: https://greenguys.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Fair Water Meters
Retrofit sub-metering specialists
P: 1300 324 701
W: https://fairwatermeters.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Stormwater Sydney Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of drainage assets
P: 1300 741 003
W: https://stormwatersydney.com/ E: [email protected]
HYDRAULICA Pty Ltd
Specialise in Drain & Pipe Cleaning
W: https://www.hydraulica.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Mr Washer, Plumber To The Rescue
Over 30 years serving Sydney Strata buildings
P: 02 8583 2360
W: plumbertotherescue.com.au/strata-commercial.html
Superseal Protective Coatings (SPC)
Waterproofing & Epoxy Specialists
P: 02 9774 1004
W: https://www.spcau.com/ E: [email protected]
Danrae Group
Remedial Waterproofing & Building Specialists
P: 1800 326 723
W: https://www.danraegroup.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Asset Strata Valuers
Leaders in Strata Property Valuations
P: 1800 679 787
W: https://assetstratavaluers.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Adelaide StrataVal
Strata & Community Insurance Valuations
P: 08 7111 2956
W: https://www.strataval.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Arena Energy Consulting Pty Ltd
Independent Embedded Network Consulting Services
P: 1300 987 147
W: https://www.arenaenergyconsulting.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Embedded Network Arena
Independent Embedded Network Consulting Services
P: 1300 987 147
W: https://embeddednetworkarena.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Windowline Pty Ltd
Replacement window and door specialists
P: 02 8304 6400
W: https://windowline.com.au/ E: [email protected]
ASQB Pty Ltd
Window & Door Repairs + Window Safety Compliance
P: 02 9785 7893
W: https://www.asqb.com.au/ E: [email protected]
The Window Guy
Don’t choose any guy, choose The Window Guy!
P: 1300 663 664
W: https://www.thewindowguy.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Clear Edge Frameless Glass
Energy Efficient Balconies for Elevated Living
W: https://www.clearedgeglass.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Higgins Coatings Pty Ltd
Specialist painters in the strata industry
W: https://www.higgins.com.au/ E: [email protected]
CPR Facade Upgrade Specialists
We clean, repair & repaint multi-storey buildings
P: 0493 651 643
W: https://cprfacadeupgrades.com.au/ E: [email protected]
3 Colours Painting Services
3 Colours Painting Services
P: 1300 883 635
W: https://3colours.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Terra Australis Painting Services
Terra Australis Painting Services
P: 0497 545 289
W: https://www.terraaustralispainting.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Strata Solve
Untangling strata problems
P: 0419 805 898
W: https://stratasolve.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Insight Resolutions
Reconcile and rebuild through mediation
P: 0413 334 633
W: https://insightresolutions.com.au/ E: [email protected]
sharonbennie – Property Recruitment
Matching top talent with incredible businesses
P: 0413 381 381
W: https://www.sharonbennie.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Property Recruitment Partners
Recruitment Solutions Tailored for You
P: 02 8313 5591
Lannock Strata Finance
The Leading Strata Finance Specialist
P: 1300 851 585
W: https://lannock.com.au/ E: [email protected]
StrataLoans
The Experts in Strata Finance
P: 1300 785 045
W: https://www.strata-loans.com/ E: [email protected]
Austrata Finance
Pay Now or Pay Later: It’s Your Choice®
P: 1300 936 560
W: https://austratafinance.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Innovative Lift Consulting Pty Ltd
Australia’s Vertical Transportation Consultants
P: 0417 784 245
W: https://www.ilcpl.com.au/ E: [email protected]
The Lift Consultancy
Trusted Specialised Advice
P: 07 5509 0100
W: https://theliftc.com/ E: [email protected]
ABN Lift Consultants
A team of friendly, open minded professionals
P: 0468 659 100
W: https://www.abnlift.com/ E: [email protected]
Tinworth & Co
Chartered Accountant & Strata Auditors
P: 0499 025 069
W: https://www.tinworthaccountants.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Matthew Faulkner Accountancy
Strata Auditing specialists
P: 0438 116 374
W: https://www.mattfaulkner.accountants/ E: [email protected]
Incite Accountants & Advisors
Provides a service that delivers the outcomes
P: 02 8067 9015
W: https://www.inciteaccountants.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Intercoms, Access Control, CCTV, Data, etc. P: 02 9554 3487
W: https://www.quatrix.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Lock, Stock & Barrel Locksmiths Pty Ltd
P: 0411 700 072
W: https://www.lsblocksmiths.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Macquarie Locksmiths & Security
Trusted Master Locksmiths since 1981
P: 02 9887 3433
W: https://www.macquarielocksmiths.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Apt Roofing Pty Ltd
Everything Roofing!
P: 02 9666 7373
W: https://www.aptroofing.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Leaf Shield
Leafshield Gutter Protection Specialists
P: 1300 362 246
W: https://leafshield.net.au/why-leafshield/ E: [email protected]
Strata Insurance Solutions
Protecting owner assets is who we are
P: 1300 554 165
W: https://www.stratainsurancesolutions.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Whitbread Insurance Brokers
Empower Your Vision
P: 1300 424 627
W: https://www.whitbread.com.au/ E: [email protected]
CHU Underwriting Agencies Pty Ltd
Specialist Strata Insurance Underwriting Agency
W: https://www.chu.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Strata Community Insurance Protection for your strata property. And you.
P: 1300 724 678
W: https://www.stratacommunityinsure.com.au
Flex Insurance
Your Cover Your Choice
P: 1300 201 021
W: https://www.flexinsurance.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Driscoll Strata Consulting Knowledge | Experience | Service
P: 0402 342 034
W: https://driscollstrataconsulting.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Lifestyle Clotheslines
Clothesline and washing line supplier & installer
P: 1300 798 779
W: https://www.lifestyleclotheslines.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Arrow Abseiling Pty Ltd
Window cleaning, repair and maintenance
P: 02 8957 3693
W: https://www.arrowabseiling.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Waste Clear Pty Ltd
Towards a better tomorrow
P: 1300 525 352
W: https://wasteclear.com.au/ E: [email protected]
Groundfloor™
Australian parcel, mail, and refrigerated lockers
P: 03 9982 4462
W: https://groundfloordelivery.com/ E: [email protected]
Network Pacific Strata Franchise
Join our successful team
P: 03 9999 5488
W: www.networkpacificstratafranchise.com.au/ E: [email protected]
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