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Strata Managers
Caretaking Contracts That Never End? UOAQ Compares Queensland Management Rights With Government Procurement
The Unit Owners Association of Queensland argues that body corporate caretaking and letting contracts are held to a lower standard than the contracts government uses for its own buildings. Here is what UOAQ says, what the Queensland rules actually require, and what committees can do before voting on an extension.
19 October 2026 · 8 min read
Strata Managers
Strata Manager Handover: What Records the Outgoing Manager Must Give You in Every State
When your strata manager leaves, most states set a deadline for handing back the building's records: 14 days after a committee notice in NSW, 28 days in Victoria and WA, 10 business days in SA and 14 days in the ACT. Tasmania has no rule at all. Here are the sections that apply in every state and territory, a notice you can adapt, and a handover checklist.
19 October 2026 · 16 min read
Strata Managers
Do We Need a Building Manager? A Practical Test for Strata Committees
An active committee in a simple, mostly owner-occupied building may not need a building manager. This guide helps you test the workload, risks and alternatives before deciding.
24 August 2026 · 11 min read
Strata Managers
How to Read a Strata Management Proposal: A Committee's Guide
When your committee receives a strata management proposal, whether at first appointment, at renewal, or while comparing options, the schedule structure is doing more work than the headline price. This is a constructive guide to reading what's actually being proposed, comparing two proposals on a like-for-like basis, and asking the right questions before signing.
30 April 2026 · 17 min read
Strata Managers
Are Strata Managers Properly Qualified? A 2026 State-by-State Guide
Strata managers handle money, insurance, records, meetings and maintenance instructions, but qualification rules vary sharply across Australia. Before appointing a manager in 2026, committees should know what is mandatory and what is merely a sales claim.
27 April 2026 · 13 min read
Strata Managers
After Four Corners: How to Audit Your Strata Manager for Hidden Commissions
The 2024 ABC Four Corners investigation exposed a strata management industry rife with undisclosed commissions, kickbacks and conflicts of interest. This is how to audit your own building's arrangements, and what to do about what you find.
21 April 2026 · 14 min read
Strata Managers
How to Change Strata Managers Without Wrecking Your Building
October 2025 reforms gave NCAT new power to vary or end management agreements. But changing managers is still one of the most disruptive transitions a building can go through. This is how to do it without losing records, breaching contracts, or fracturing the committee.
16 April 2026 · 9 min read
Strata Managers
Building Managers and Caretakers: How to Audit the Person Running Your Building
A building manager can make a strata building feel well run or quietly expensive. With NSW reforms tightening duties and disclosures, committees should audit the role, the contract, the records and the conflicts before renewal.
22 March 2026 · 9 min read