Direct Strata Management
Registered as: Direct Management Group Pty Ltd
Direct Strata Management manages around 70 strata schemes totalling 4,400 lots across NSW. With an average of around 63 lots per scheme, it specialises in larger buildings — more than double the state-wide average of around 20 lots. It has a broad geographic spread across 38 suburbs, with Rhodes as its largest market (10%). Its schemes have been involved in 4 tribunal and court decisions since 2021, of which 2 resulted in adverse findings. A compulsory strata manager has been appointed in 2 cases — a significant indicator of governance issues.
Counts (~) are rounded figures sourced from the NSW StrataHub register. Figures may include duplication in staged or mixed-use developments and reflect data at the time of the last register extract.
Portfolio
88% residential
SCA NSW
✓ Member
Fair Trading
✓ Not on register
Scheme Decisions
4 in portfolio since 2023
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Residential 88%
Commercial 12%
Utility 1%
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 63.2 lots. Most schemes fall in the 11–25 lot range, typical of small apartment blocks.
Portfolio Age
Schemes by registration decade. Oldest scheme registered 1965, newest 2024.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes 2138 | 7 | 1,270 | 10% | 8.4% | |
| Chatswood 2067 | 5 | 316 | 7% | 1.7% | |
| North Sydney 2060 | 5 | 212 | 7% | 2.1% | |
| Haymarket 2000 | 4 | 204 | 6% | 8.0% | |
| Terrigal 2260 | 4 | 180 | 6% | 1.1% | |
| Burwood 2134 | 3 | 375 | 4% | 1.3% | |
| Sydney 2000 | 3 | 759 | 4% | 0.7% | |
| Ashfield 2131 | 2 | 132 | 3% | 0.4% | |
| Rouse Hill 2155 | 2 | 188 | 3% | 3.8% | |
| Strathfield 2135 | 2 | 56 | 3% | 0.6% |
| Bankstown 2200 | 2 | 31 | 3% | 0.5% | |
| Parramatta 2150 | 2 | 32 | 3% | 0.4% | |
| Meadowbank 2114 | 2 | 28 | 3% | 2.4% | |
| Rose Bay 2029 | 2 | 24 | 3% | 0.4% | |
| 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% | 1.5% | |
| Homebush West 2140 | 1 | 51 | 1% | 0.7% | |
| Blacktown 2148 | 1 | 46 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Lane Cove North 2066 | 1 | 43 | 1% | 0.5% | |
| Breakfast Point 2137 | 1 | 40 | 1% | 2.0% | |
| Riverwood 2210 | 1 | 27 | 1% | 1.0% | |
| Campsie 2194 | 1 | 25 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Mosman 2088 | 1 | 23 | 1% | 0.1% | |
| Cammeray 2062 | 1 | 18 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Ryde 2112 | 1 | 15 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Wollstonecraft 2065 | 1 | 12 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Bullaburra 2784 | 1 | 11 | 1% | 50.0% | |
| Naremburn 2065 | 1 | 11 | 1% | 1.0% | |
| Randwick 2031 | 1 | 10 | 1% | 0.1% | |
| Pyrmont 2009 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 1.0% | |
| Hornsby 2077 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Cremorne 2090 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| 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% |
Tribunal & Court History
4
Scheme Decisions
2
NCAT
1
Supreme Court
2.9
Manager Adverse / 100
5.7
Total per 100 Schemes
2
Compulsory Manager Appts
4 tribunal or court decisions in managed schemes since 2023. In none of these was Direct Strata Management named as a party — all involved schemes they manage. 2 resulted in adverse orders against Direct Strata Management (including 2 compulsory manager appointments).
Orders Made 4
Mr. Zheng sought permission to continue an appeal on behalf of the Owners Corporation regarding alterations to common property. The tribunal granted Mr. Zheng the right to continue the appeal. The question of whether the Owners should cover Mr. Zheng's legal costs was deferred.
LAND LAW – Strata title – Owners corporation –Where NCAT authorises a by-law regularising the construction of an awning carried out without a resolution of the Owners Corporation by approving a by-law – Where Owners Corporation appeals to the Appeal Panel of NCAT and appeal has been set down for...
Before
Hammerschlag CJ in Eq
Hearing
8 September 2025
File Numbers
2025/00307376
Matched Strata Plans
SP83678
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Plaintiff (self-represented) N Johnson (Strata Managing Agent) (Defendant)
Orders
Grant plaintiff leave, on behalf of Owners – Strata Plan No 83678, to conduct NCAT appeal in proceeding 2025/251776.
An apartment owner applied for a compulsory strata manager due to concerns about the Owners Corporation's management. The Tribunal agreed, finding the OC was not functioning properly because of financial issues, meeting irregularities, and disharmony. As a result, the Tribunal appointed a strata manager for one year.
Compulsory manager appointed: Direct Management Group Pty for 12 months
LAND LAW – Strata schemes – Appointment of compulsory strata managing agent
Before
R. Alkadamani, Senior Member
Hearing
12 and 13 August 2024
File Numbers
2023/00386792
Matched Strata Plans
SP90092
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: Mr J Green for the applicant Mr J Bannerman (solicitor) for the respondent Solicitors: CJL Law for the applicant Bannermans Lawyers
Orders
1 Order pursuant to s 237(1)(a) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) appointing Direct Management Group Pty Ltd as strata managing agent to exercise all the functions of the owners corporation of strata plan no. 90092 for a period of 12 months from the date of these orders upon the terms and conditions set out in the document entitled “Strata Management Agency Agreement”, a copy of which is at tab 2 of exhibit 1, pages 11-30. 2 Order pursuant to s 237(2) of the Strata Schemes...
An owner sought the appointment of a strata manager, alleging the Owners Corporation was not functioning properly. The Tribunal agreed, finding various issues, and appointed a strata manager to oversee the scheme's operations for a year.
Compulsory manager appointed: Direct Management Group Pty for 12 months
LAND LAW – Strata schemes – Appointment of compulsory strata managing agent
Before
R. Alkadamani, Senior Member
Hearing
12 and 13 August 2024
File Numbers
2023/00386792 (Previously SC 23/30630)
Matched Strata Plans
SP90092
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: Mr J Green for the applicant Mr J Bannerman (solicitor) for the respondent Solicitors: CJL Law for the applicant Bannermans Lawyers for the respondent
Orders
The Notice of order issued on 20 December 2024 is amended under section 63 of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013, and should read as follows: 1. Order pursuant to s 237(1)(a) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) appointing Direct Management Group Pty Ltd as strata managing agent to exercise all the functions of the owners corporation of strata plan no. 90092 for a period of 12 months from the date of these orders upon the terms and conditions set out in the document...
An Owners Corporation sued a lot owner for unpaid levies. The tribunal ruled in favor of the Owners Corporation, ordering the lot owner to pay the outstanding levies, interest, and specific expenses related to recovering the unpaid levies.
LAND LAW — strata title — recovery of unpaid contributions, interest and expenses — regular periodic contributions — special levies — requirement to give notice of contributions and notice of meetings — whether notices were “given” — validity of appointment of strata managing agent
Before
Russell SC DCJ
Hearing
4, 5, 6 April 2023 6, 7 December 2023
File Numbers
2022/114537
Matched Strata Plans
SP2227
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: R Pietriche (Plaintiff) S O’Rourke (Solicitor) (Defendant) Solicitors: Makinson d’Apice Lawyers (Plaintiff) Four Winds Legal Pty Ltd (Defendant)
Orders
(1) Judgment for the plaintiff against the defendant for $94,740.78. (2) Order the defendant to pay the plaintiff’s costs. (3) The exhibits are returned.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Direct Strata Management manage in NSW?
- Direct Strata Management manages around 70 strata schemes (around 4,400 total lots) across 38 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Direct Strata Management provide strata management in?
- Direct Strata Management is most active in Rhodes, Chatswood, North Sydney, covering 38 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Direct Strata Management specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Direct Strata Management manages primarily residential (88% residential, 12% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Direct Strata Management?
- Direct Strata Management manages schemes averaging 63 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Direct Strata Management a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Yes, Direct Strata Management is a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW.
- Does Direct Strata Management have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Direct Strata Management does not appear on the NSW Fair Trading Name and Shame Register, indicating no recorded enforcement actions as of our last data update.
- How many NCAT or court cases involve schemes managed by Direct Strata Management?
- 4 tribunal or court cases involving schemes managed by Direct Strata Management appear in NSW caselaw records since 2023.
- What is Direct Strata Management's NSW strata management licence number?
- Direct Strata Management's NSW licence number is 10108515, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.