Direct Management Group Pty Ltd manages 74 strata schemes totalling 4,631 lots across NSW. With an average of 63 lots per scheme, it specialises in larger buildings — more than double the state-wide average of 20 lots. It has a broad geographic spread across 36 suburbs, with Rhodes as its largest market (9%). AGM compliance stands at 82%, above the average of 70% across all managers. There are 4 recorded tribunal or court decisions involving its schemes (2 at NCAT, 1 in the Supreme Court). Of these, 4 resulted in orders being made. A compulsory strata manager has been appointed in 2 cases — a significant indicator of governance issues.
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 62.6 lots. Most schemes fall in the 11–25 lot range, typical of small apartment blocks.
Schemes by registration decade. Oldest scheme registered 1965, newest 2024.
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes 2138 | 7 | 1,270 | 9% | 7.6% | |
| Haymarket 2000 | 7 | 357 | 9% | 12.7% | |
| Chatswood 2067 | 6 | 339 | 8% | 1.9% | |
| North Sydney 2060 | 5 | 212 | 7% | 2.0% | |
| Terrigal 2260 | 5 | 225 | 7% | 1.1% | |
| Burwood 2134 | 3 | 375 | 4% | 1.3% | |
| Sydney 2000 | 3 | 759 | 4% | 0.6% | |
| Rose Bay 2029 | 3 | 36 | 4% | 0.6% | |
| Ashfield 2131 | 2 | 132 | 3% | 0.4% | |
| Rouse Hill 2155 | 2 | 188 | 3% | 4.0% |
| Strathfield 2135 | 2 | 56 | 3% | 0.9% | |
| Bankstown 2200 | 2 | 31 | 3% | 0.5% | |
| Parramatta 2150 | 2 | 32 | 3% | 0.4% | |
| Meadowbank 2114 | 2 | 28 | 3% | 2.4% | |
| Kensington 2033 | 2 | 14 | 3% | 0.9% | |
| Rockdale 2216 | 1 | 90 | 1% | 0.5% | |
| West Gosford 2250 | 1 | 80 | 1% | 1.0% | |
| Point Frederick 2250 | 1 | 54 | 1% | 1.4% | |
| Homebush West 2140 | 1 | 51 | 1% | 0.7% | |
| Blacktown 2148 | 1 | 46 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Lane Cove North 2066 | 1 | 43 | 1% | 0.5% | |
| Breakfast Point 2137 | 1 | 40 | 1% | 2.0% | |
| Riverwood 2210 | 1 | 27 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Campsie 2194 | 1 | 25 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Mosman 2088 | 1 | 23 | 1% | 0.1% | |
| Cammeray 2062 | 1 | 18 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Wollstonecraft 2065 | 1 | 12 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Bullaburra 2784 | 1 | 11 | 1% | 50.0% | |
| Randwick 2031 | 1 | 10 | 1% | 0.1% | |
| Cremorne 2090 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Pyrmont 2009 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Hornsby 2077 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Glebe 2037 | 1 | 7 | 1% | 0.8% | |
| Rushcutters Bay 2011 | 1 | 6 | 1% | 1.2% | |
| Bondi Beach 2026 | 1 | 6 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Kingsford 2032 | 1 | 4 | 1% | 0.5% |
4 cases since 2023. Of these, 3 resulted in substantive orders (including 2 compulsory manager appointments). The remaining 1 were dismissed, withdrawn, settled, or involved the OC as applicant.