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HetVIC5 posts
 

Viti Smith is a pleasure to work with. She is very prompt and resolved the problem straight away, even forwarding an email with the necessary information as we spoke. She is an asset to VBCS.

Ernst Body Corporate Management

Ernst Body Corporate Management 🏆 2026

4.9 Summary
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Brian ManghamQLD4 posts
 

I recently had reason to enquire about the services provided by Ernst Body Corporate Management and was impressed by the response received from the… Read more

team, especially Jay who was very helpful and prompt with his responses. His friendly attention has me recommending Ernst to the Body Corporate panels managing my various investments. Thanks again Jay.

Getawayz NSW

Getawayz NSW

5.0 Summary
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Andrena
 

We had such a wonderful time staying at Casuarina . It is a very stylish home, great for a getaway. Everything is beautifully set up, nice and cosy.… Read more

Our host has been so thoughtful and have given us little treats to make our stay more memorable. The place is very private and we had kangaroos and horses around us. We have definitely enjoyed our 2 nights stay.

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RJCNSW5 posts
 

This is a review of our relationship with Mandy Liang, senior accountant STM Sutherland: we have had some very complex issues at our building,… Read more

undergoing difficult capital works for part of the building only. This has resulted in many complications with raising specific levies and dealing with the difficulties of GST contributions and the timing of them in order to maximise rebates. Mandy has been extremely attentive and gone out of her way to help us keep up to date with the ebbs and flows of our money as well as advising us. Thankyou, Mandy….

Anne D.NSW
 

Melissa Thompson has been employed by IUM Strata, Liverpool for many years and is an exceptional, professional Strata Manager. She always goes above… Read more

and beyond what is requested of her in her job and is available whenever needed.

She is helpful to all her clients and is very knowledgeable in what she does. This shows in her capacity to arrange emergency help if and when needed by her many clients plus necessary everyday requirements.

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Anna N.3 posts
 

Needs to be minus 5 stars!!! Just Google them and watch the ABC Four Corners episode that mentions them or read other unbiased investigative media… Read more

about them. Its all there! There's a reason they have been before The Department Of Fair Trading and civil / criminal legal action in court more than once!!! If you don't believe me, check yourself! They have a bad reputation for a reason!!! Those who sing their praises are either blinded to their deceit or are bamboozled by their spin! This is a company that can't be trusted for a second! Managers like [Name Removed] are nothing more than grifters, no truth ever passes their lips, its all nothing but lies, denials and attempted distractions! All they care about is how to fleece funds from owners in fees or trumped up inspections etc via their own subsidiary companies of inspectors, builders, plumbers etc etc etc! There could not be more "conflicts of interest" when trying to get work done, its like dealing with organised crime. Seriously, do yourself a huge favour and seek out other strata management!

SSKB Strata Managers

SSKB Strata Managers

4.6 Summary
Jess
 

Natasha has been excellent in timely communication and helping us with every enquiry we’ve had with SSKB. Always warm, professional and prompt - definitely would recommend ☺️

Jack2 posts
 

Katie Naish has been great to deal with and responds promptly to questions and follows up quotes. I’m extremely pleased that she’s doing such a great job for us, in what can be a frustrating and difficult field.

Linda B.SA
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0/5 stars for me. Received a Property Report yesterday; lots of major and minor repairs to be done over the next four years. Frankly, the property… Read more

has gone rapidly downhill, and the more owners report problems promptly, the longer the remediation but the quicker the ignoring and condemnation. They will take your money quickly enough. For example, the majority of owners bar here are currently on the hook for windows repair of $70,000, despite many having been in disrepair for over 20years. (And who knows what the total bill will be for the minor and major repairs mentioned above?) (Late on a bill? No problem. Here's an extra $133 onto your account. Oh by the way, you have until tomorrow to pay it.)

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phil2 posts
 

Very happy with Rosa and Lesley as body Corp management over 12 Wiltshire drive , always listened to my concerns and requests and gave me a fair chance to speak

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Sharon10 posts
 

Somehow got my email address and think they can just send out junk mail. Unethical poor business strategy. Nothing short of cold calling annoying time wasting fake people.

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Margaret
 

There needs to be a formal inquiry into practices within the NSW strata management industry, with companies such as BCS warranting close scrutiny.… Read more

While it is acknowledged that strata managers act on the direction of owners’ corporations and strata committees, there is a strong case for examining the governance and accountability of those committees themselves. Based on my experience, there appears to be a recurring pattern of poor decision-making and a lack of transparency that does not reflect the interests of the broader group of owners. In some instances, dominant personalities within owners’ corporations seem to exert disproportionate influence, shaping outcomes that serve narrow interests rather than the collective good. This can create an environment where dissenting perspectives are marginalised and legitimate concerns are not properly considered. There is also a concerning dynamic in which financial control becomes concentrated in the hands of a few, with limited oversight. Strata managers, whose role should be impartial and professional, may be incentivised to align with committee decisions without sufficient scrutiny, particularly where ongoing management contracts are at stake. Given the significant financial and personal impact strata governance has on property owners, greater transparency, independent oversight, and regulatory reform are urgently needed.

BCS Strata Management
BCS Strata Management    

Thank you for taking the time to share your… Read more

Propper

Propper

4.6 Summary
yangwu.vicVIC2 posts
 

Avoid at all cost!!! – Do not choose this company, they will not care about your property. They will rent your house to anyone as long as they get their commission.

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T R.
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We had a very disappointing experience with this stay and would not book here again. When we arrived, the apartment floors were dirty, which we… Read more

documented with photos and video. As we were traveling with two young children, who spend a lot of time playing on the floor, this was a serious issue for us and made the apartment unsuitable to stay in. We therefore decided to leave, as we no longer trusted the overall cleanliness.

We informed the hosts immediately and even offered to stay and review the issue together on-site, but this was declined. Communication throughout was slow and only happened after repeated follow-ups.

We then had to urgently find and pay for alternative accommodation, which caused additional costs and significant inconvenience. Despite this, the hosts only offered a refund of the cleaning fee. As we had booked 15 nights, the lost amount because of unused nights was immense!

What makes this particularly frustrating is that the apartment was rebooked for the unused dates after we left. This means the hosts effectively earned money again for the same period, while still refusing to provide us with a fair refund.

Overall, this situation was handled poorly, with slow communication and no reasonable resolution offered.

We would not recommend this property and will never book with Hometime again.

Bryan FullerNSW
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Knowledgable advice, but sometimes slow in response to phone calls

Strata Choice
Strata Choice    

Good Afternoon Bryan, Thank you for taking the… Read more

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Troyden L.NSW
 

I’ve had the pleasure and excellent experience working with Westside Strata Management, and in particular with our strata manager, Cameron Birchall,… Read more

who supports our Vogue Body Corporate and Committee.

Cameron has consistently demonstrated a high level of knowledge, professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care resulting in the smooth running of our building and adherence to governance processes and structures.   His communication is always clear, concise, considered and timely, and he approaches every matter, big or small, always with a solution focused mindset that makes a noticeable difference to owners and residents through making them feel heard and valued.

What stands out most is Cameron’s ability to navigate complex strata issues with confidence and fairness in an informed, collaborative and consultative way.   Whether coordinating maintenance, guiding the committee through compliance and governance requirements, or helping progress community improvement projects, he brings a level of diligence and follow through that builds trust and keeps our buildings operating efficiently.

Under Cameron’s management, we’ve seen improved coordination, faster resolution of issues, a more proactive and collaborative approach to building needs and delivered efficiencies resulting in administrative savings.  His support has been invaluable in helping the committee deliver positive outcomes for the Vogue community.

I highly recommend Westside Strata Management and Cameron Birchall to any building seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely committed strata manager.

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Gloria IsaacsNSW
 

Strata 86502 Our strata manager Nicole Kazzi, has been outstanding in her ability to attend to all our queries and complaints (not too many ) and… Read more

is approachable and always available to takes my calls and explain certain issues to me. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you for the opportunity to voice my satisfaction. Also your receptionists are always friendly and helpful.

regards

Gloria Unit 502

GavellanNSW3 posts
 

Great service and professionalism – Our Strata Manager, Christina Ozekin is always willing to assist and support with a high level of professionalism and knowledge ensuring situations are well addressed and resolved.

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Lorelle
 

We switched to KBW last year and have not been disappointed. Scott and the team are friendly, easy to deal with and respond quickly to questions and requests. Happy that we made the switch.

Doreen C
 

GK Strata has been our strata manager for around 20 years. I have been a member of the strata committee for all of those years and highly commend GK… Read more

Strata, and particularly our strata consultant, Daniel Russell-Cooper for the professional manner in which our strata management needs are met. Daniel is highly client-focused, always willing to take your call and to give objective constructive advice. His knowledge of NSW strata law and its application is first rate especially, as in recent years our strata plan has undergone several complicated major projects and we could not have had such successful outcomes if it were not for Daniel's invaluable contributions. More recently, Daniel has been needed to attend and chair our committee meetings and, being a good listener and having had extensive experience dealing with numerous others strata plans, his advice and counsel are well-respected and highly-regarded by my fellow committee members. Doreen Cheong

MadeComfy

MadeComfy 🏆 2026

4.0 
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Larese
 

Worst management company ever. It has been an absolute nightmare trying to get a refund after staying in a property they managed. We arrived to… Read more

urine-stained sheets, plasters on the floor, dirty dishes, broken items, and not enough clean linen or towels for all paying guests. Despite repeated complaints and multiple attempts to have the property properly cleaned, the issues were never fully resolved. Completely unacceptable and disgusting experience.

Regular user
 

Review of Jana Antelmann – Jana has been looking after us in Manly for 9 months. We were quite disillusioned with our experience up to that time. She is efficient and I feel… Read more

that she is always there despite our property having only 6 owners. Her advice is prompt, clear and delivered efficiently. Very pleasant to deal with and professional going the extra. Thank you

CHU

CHU

4.1 
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Missing_OrderVIC2 posts
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Terrible, unprofessional and most expensive Residential Strata - relying on comission schemes through OC Managers that benefit selling highest… Read more

premiums and promoting highest claim culture of +$30.000 claim value, with increased premiums and 5x fold increased excess as net result. No applied diligence nor compliance on claim process handling, not by CHU, who is not standing in for their Account Representatives.

Jesse H.NSW
 

Jillian Hull is our strata manager. In amongst some extremely challenging issues and problematic neighbours she has been a reliable and professional source of assistance and help. We're thankful for her support

Happy customerQLD2 posts
 

Shanee Mulhearn always responds promptly to facilities issues and makes arrangements for necessary works to be carried out quickly . Facilities management is one of the difficult jobs in Strata Management .

Melia4 posts
 

What an incompetent run establishment. Georgia, n Jody, couldn't organise a fun run. I wouldn't trust them with a homeless rat. I rented a house thru… Read more

them n was a single tenant, rent always before due date, I kept a very clean home, the house was already run down when I moved in n needed fixing up, hence why the rent was cheap, I did alot of fixing it up myself, which wasn't a problem as I had to live there, trying to call them was nxt to impossible n got answering machines. They changed their account number for where the rent was ment to be paid into, n when I finally got thru to get the new account, was told they didn't know it n recommend I direct debit, I manually do things n don't trust direct debit. After finally getting the account number of of them, that apparently they didn't know it, it was sorted, my lease ran up n decided to move to a nicer home, with a more reliable real estate, after cleaning the house from top to bottom, I got an email, stating $2500 in repairs that was already there when I moved in, as I had photos, as soon as I sent them thru the photos, they wanted $1000 for a professional bond clean, as I never paid a bond on the condition what the house looked like when I moved in, sent those photos in aswell, I had left the kitchen drawers open when I had cleaned them to air out n dry, then get an email wanting me to go back to the property to close them, also I must've missed a speck of dust on the outside of the kitchen screen, which had holes n rips in it, from wen I moved in, n I had photos of that aswell, wanted to charge me $50 for a small window screen. I called the RTA n they told me to not worry about it, as I had never paid a bond. I never heard back from them again. They should be embarrassed.

Rent360

Rent360

4.8 
Marilyn Anderson
 

Tania is an absolute Star – We've had an excellent experience with Rent360, and in particular Tania Williams. We applied for the house Canberra, 2 weeks before me moved, and… Read more

Tania did her best to assist us. Paperwork was seamless and the house was immaculately presented to us on arrival. We couldn't be happier.

Kit2 posts
 

Stratarama, particularly Lionel Colaco, was always helpful to our community title group. He explained all details clearly and organized any property maintenance issues promptly. He comes highly recommended.

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Mark
 

Barbara managed the rental of my apartment in Melbourne. She gave great advice and set my expectations clearly. All the processes for property… Read more

management were handled professionally and I felt comfortable that both my tenant and I were being well looked after. The staff at Dingle were all very nice and happy to help.

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HilstonNSW
 

We’ve had a very positive experience with this strata company. They are professional, responsive, and consistent in the way they manage matters.… Read more

Communication has been clear and issues have been dealt with efficiently. Overall, the service has been reliable and well managed, and we’re pleased with the level of support provided. I would be comfortable in recommending them.

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What is strata in property?

Strata in property refers to a system of shared property ownership. It’s often a system that comes into play when residential or commercial property is divided into distinct private areas and shared areas.

For example, you often see strata title schemes in the following types of properties: Apartment complexes, townhouses, duplexes, retirement villages, and commercial buildings where companies rent out offices.

There are two kinds of ownership in a strata title scheme:

Individual ownership

This refers to the private space you own, and is also known as an ‘individual lot.’ For example, if you own a unit in a multi-storey apartment complex, this is privately owned by you (and anyone else on the mortgage). It’s not shared by your neighbour or the guy downstairs playing his drums too loud past midnight (luckily).

Shared ownership

This is what makes a strata title scheme strata. You and the other residents of the complex will share ownership of what’s known as ‘common property’ in the building. With this ownership comes both additional rights and responsibilities that you wouldn’t normally have if you lived in a house.

How does strata work?

When you buy a property that operates under a strata title scheme, you automatically become a member of what’s called the owner’s corporation, or body corporate. Together, the individual members of a body corporate collectively own the common property. These communal areas may be used by both residents/ owners and the general public.

Common property includes but is not limited to: shared gardens, driveways, pathways, stairways, carparks, pools, elevators and lobby areas.

Tenants responsibilities

Upkeep of common areas

This may include, for example, paying for a gardener to mow the shared lawns, or organising for a pool cleaner to come and periodically make the pool pleasantly swimmable. Or, it could involve paying for a facilities manager who single-handedly organises maintenance and repairs of common property.

Paying strata fees

These go towards the ongoing costs of running the building, and are usually charged in the form of a quarterly levy. This includes:

  • Administrative fund levies: such as include paying for shared utilities and other daily expenses, like the electricity bill for foyer areas or elevators.
  • Contributing to a sinking fund: The sinking fund covers larger expensives, such as roof repairs or getting new tiles. (If you’re familiar with the Barefoot Investor’s buckets, this is like the Fire Extinguisher bucket for strata).
  • Special levy: Occassionally, a special levy may be charged as a one-off, to cover the cost of extremely high, unforeseen expenses. An example is fixing a roof that caved in over a hallway, because of severe storm damage.

Deciding how to manage their strata title scheme

This is ultimately up to the members of the body corporate. Since strata can be a bit of a beast in terms of compliance and legal requirements (it’s a type of property ownership, after all), many owners’ corporation’s decide to enlist the services of a professional strata management company to help them.

What is strata management?

A strata manager is a person whose job it is to carry out the day-to-day running of a strata title development. This can involve overseeing the entire operation, including the mixed bag of tasks - from administrative, to financial, to legal duties. Or it can involve a careful selection of duties that the body corporate sets out, then pays the strata manager to perform.

Strata managers are appointed by an owner's corporation after a formal vote is taken, typically at the owner's corporation's AGM.

A strata manager (usually an employee of a company that offers strata management services) is hired by, and works for, an owner’s corporation. Their duties are wide in scope, and most will be able to help with the following tasks.

Duties of a strata manager

  • Administrative: Organises meetings, such as the AGM, committee meetings, and any special meetings, handles communications with third parties to do with repairs and maintenance, maintains an owners corporation register, schedules periodic maintenance to ensure the building remains in good health and safety.
  • Financial: Arranges for strata insurance, handles payment of levies and all related matters (e.g. preparing invoices, collecting arrears), puts together budgets and financial statements.
  • Legal: Resolves disputes concerning any by-laws (the internal rules governing how members are allowed to use shared property, like parking spaces), deals with orders, submissions, appeals.

What to look for in a strata company

Minimum requirements

While there are no formal educational requirements to become a strata manager, the individual or company you choose should have the following when it comes to being considered a forerunner for the job.

  • Strata Manager's Licence with the relevant government body in the state they're operating in, such as Fair Trading NSW.
  • Professional indemnity insurance cover means that if you suffer any financial or physical loss as a result of professional advice, insurance makes it more likely you'll be able to get damages awarded in your favour.
  • Professional development courses should be regularly attended, so they can stay up-to-date on any changes in the law when it comes to managing strata title.
  • Membership of a professional organisation such as the Strata Community Australia can also be helpful, as this will help strata managers stay current, and also give them a professional network of peers.

Experience

Since there's no formal compulsory training required for strata managers, the amount of experience a prospective manager has can make all the difference.

Strata managers need to perform a broad range of tasks on a daily basis, and as a result they should have experience in finance, commerce, accounting, administration and understanding legislative requirements.

In addition to this general experience, look for someone who has specific experience managing your type of building (for example, residential, commercial or mixed), as well as experience managing the various facilities onsite.

If it's not clear from a strata agent's resume or portfolio how much - or what type - of experience they have, remember you and other body corporate members can interview them to make sure they're suitably experienced for the job.

Good communication

This goes hand-in-hand with professional integrity, and broadly includes handling the affairs concerning your strata title property with care and commitment.

It includes replying to phone calls or messages on time, and always keeping the body corporate in the loop when communicating with third parties, for example concerning the upkeep of common property. Above all, your strata manager should give you the reasonable impression that they care about their work and take it seriously.

Clear documentation

Having an strata agency agreement is really important. It sets out clear expectations on the duties required of a strata manager, and those duties belonging to a body corporate. It ensures the two parties to the agreement are on the same page.

It includes terms such as the ‘service levels’ that must be performed by a strata manager. These will likely fall within the scope of a strata manager’s usual work, but sets parameters. For example, a strata agent can be required to respond to requests from tenants about maintenance jobs within 2 days.

The strata agency agreement is also a good place to delegate responsibilities between a strata manager and the body corporate. You might choose to hire a strata manager, but only for some tasks - which reduces fees.

Location

Choose a strata manager or strata management company that's physically close to your building's location. Since a lot of a strata agent's work is to do with the day-to-day running of the property, it's going to be much more helpful if they can actually come to the site. This may be to do inspections, check facilities for repair status, or respond to a property-related emergency.

It also gives an edge to someone who just has skills in property management, as the strata agent will have local familiarity with tradespersons, which can prove handy when scheduling and organising upkeep (including repairs and maintenance) at an affordable price.

Price

Strata management companies are competitive businesses at the end of the day, so they don't all charge the same rate. Brand and industry reputation will play some part in this, but mainly the price discrepancy is due to the range of services that different strata managers offer.

It's not a one-size-fits-all approach, since every property is different. The services you opt for (and the invoice total you ultimately receive) will depend on your specific property, as well as its size and purpose. It also depends on how much work the body corporate is willing to put in themselves, or source out to other staff members, like a facilities managers.

Can you self manage strata?

The short answer is yes, you can. There’s no law that states that body corporate members of a strata title development must hire a strata management company.

However, the decision to choose a self-managed strata scheme should be a mutual decision, ideally after taking a vote with members of the body corporate.

Pros
Can save money as you’re not paying a strata management company.
More control for body corporate members, as there is no ‘middleman,’ the body corporate directly deals with any third parties about matters to do with the building.
Could be suited to small properties, like apartment complexes with 10 apartments or less. Smaller properties may be easier to self-manage, or partly self-manage.
Cons
Really time consuming, due to the detail record keeping and other admin work needed.
Complex compliance requirements: Understanding strata legislation is likely to take a lot of self-learning and dedication. In total, there are 8 pieces of legislation that outline the duties of an owner’s corporation.
Can be stressful as neglecting to maintain a strata title property can have consequences for health and safety. For example, a member of the public may trip and injure themselves on an unsafe pathway, leading to legal or other financial consequences.

Partly self-managed strata

Your strata title scheme doesn’t have to be either completely self-managed or professionally managed - you can have a combination of the two.

Usually this will involve hiring a strata manager to perform a record keeping service. This leaves the paperwork, finance and accounting tasks, as well as legal compliance requirements to a strata manager. The rest is left up to the owner’s corporation, and will typically involve the day-to-day running and upkeep of the property.

Having a clearly drafted strata agency agreement in place makes it easy to set out who is responsible for what. It also provides a good reference point in future should a dispute or other uncertainty about the division of management tasks arise.

Wrapping up

Whether you choose to hire a strata management company or self-manage your strata title development, having a solid understanding of the sometimes-complex requirements that go into achieving a smoothly operating strata title development is important. For most body corporates, having a professional to do at least some of the tasks is really helpful, and it saves tenants a great deal of time and self-learning.