Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Residential 3,128 (84%)
Commercial 589 (16%)
Utility 22 (1%)
Other 2 (0%)
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 10.0 lots. The portfolio is dominated by small schemes (10 lots or fewer), typical of townhouse and villa complexes.
Portfolio Age
Schemes by registration decade. Oldest scheme registered 1967, newest 2023.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Maitland 2323 | 60 | 536 | 16% | 31.2% | |
| Rutherford 2320 | 34 | 170 | 9% | 26.8% | |
| Cessnock 2325 | 20 | 86 | 5% | 13.4% | |
| Raymond Terrace 2324 | 18 | 263 | 5% | 11.2% | |
| Thornton 2322 | 16 | 114 | 4% | 10.5% | |
| Maitland 2320 | 15 | 87 | 4% | 39.5% | |
| Metford 2323 | 13 | 48 | 3% | 19.4% | |
| Kurri Kurri 2327 | 12 | 103 | 3% | 16.2% | |
| Tenambit 2323 | 12 | 55 | 3% | 36.4% | |
| Warners Bay 2282 | 11 | 231 | 3% | 4.5% |
| Beresfield 2322 | 11 | 85 | 3% | 16.7% | |
| Waratah 2298 | 8 | 366 | 2% | 11.3% | |
| Elermore Vale 2287 | 7 | 541 | 2% | 9.2% | |
| Wallsend 2287 | 7 | 77 | 2% | 1.6% | |
| Ashtonfield 2323 | 7 | 30 | 2% | 20.6% | |
| Merewether 2291 | 6 | 39 | 2% | 1.5% | |
| Warabrook 2304 | 6 | 28 | 2% | 11.8% | |
| East Branxton 2335 | 6 | 29 | 2% | 20.0% | |
| Adamstown 2289 | 5 | 33 | 1% | 3.1% | |
| Newcastle 2300 | 4 | 77 | 1% | 2.4% | |
| Aberdare 2325 | 4 | 31 | 1% | 6.9% | |
| Cardiff South 2285 | 4 | 34 | 1% | 16.0% | |
| New Lambton 2305 | 4 | 22 | 1% | 2.7% | |
| Mayfield 2304 | 4 | 16 | 1% | 2.0% | |
| Hunterview 2330 | 4 | 8 | 1% | 5.6% | |
| Jesmond 2299 | 3 | 35 | 1% | 4.1% | |
| Raworth 2321 | 3 | 30 | 1% | 8.8% | |
| Cameron Park 2285 | 3 | 19 | 1% | 6.4% | |
| Telarah 2320 | 3 | 18 | 1% | 50.0% | |
| Lorn 2320 | 3 | 9 | 1% | 25.0% | |
| Aberglasslyn 2320 | 3 | 11 | 1% | 6.2% | |
| Newcastle West 2302 | 2 | 134 | 1% | 5.6% | |
| Toronto 2283 | 2 | 44 | 1% | 2.3% | |
| Singleton 2330 | 2 | 28 | 1% | 3.1% | |
| Lakelands 2282 | 2 | 34 | 1% | 40.0% | |
| Wangi Wangi 2267 | 2 | 26 | 1% | 18.2% | |
| Boolaroo 2284 | 2 | 16 | 1% | 5.4% | |
| Heatherbrae 2324 | 2 | 9 | 1% | 15.4% | |
| Branxton 2335 | 2 | 10 | 1% | 33.3% | |
| Weston 2326 | 2 | 6 | 1% | 22.2% | |
| Singleton Heights 2330 | 2 | 6 | 1% | 5.4% | |
| Tarro 2322 | 2 | 8 | 1% | 20.0% | |
| Kahibah 2290 | 2 | 7 | 1% | 3.1% | |
| Morpeth 2321 | 2 | 7 | 1% | 11.1% | |
| Morisset 2264 | 2 | 6 | 1% | 2.8% | |
| Heddon Greta 2321 | 2 | 4 | 1% | 8.3% | |
| Mayfield West 2304 | 1 | 17 | 0% | 1.9% | |
| Hamilton 2303 | 1 | 16 | 0% | 1.4% | |
| Tuggerah 2259 | 1 | 12 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Tea Gardens 2324 | 1 | 10 | 0% | 2.1% | |
| Sandgate 2304 | 1 | 9 | 0% | 9.1% | |
| Islington 2296 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 3.4% | |
| Birmingham Gardens 2287 | 1 | 8 | 0% | 3.2% | |
| Bennetts Green 2290 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 4.8% | |
| Tomago 2322 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 50.0% | |
| Charlestown 2290 | 1 | 7 | 0% | 0.3% | |
| Hamlyn Terrace 2259 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 9.1% | |
| Salamander Bay 2317 | 1 | 6 | 0% | 0.7% | |
| Pelaw Main 2327 | 1 | 5 | 0% | 25.0% | |
| Taylors Beach 2316 | 1 | 5 | 0% | 2.8% | |
| Cooks Hill 2300 | 1 | 5 | 0% | 1.1% | |
| Valentine 2280 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Broadmeadow 2292 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 2.7% | |
| Mount Hutton 2290 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 1.5% | |
| Waratah West 2298 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 6.2% | |
| Speers Point 2284 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 2.8% | |
| Woodberry 2322 | 1 | 4 | 0% | 14.3% | |
| Lochinvar 2321 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 3.1% | |
| Belmont 2280 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 1.2% | |
| Bellbird 2325 | 1 | 3 | 0% | 11.1% | |
| Nulkaba 2325 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 100.0% | |
| Abermain 2326 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 14.3% | |
| Cardiff 2285 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 1.0% |
Tribunal & Court History
1
Total Cases
1
NCAT
1 case on record.
The applicant sought permission to keep a second dog, which the Owners Corporation refused. The Tribunal decided that the Owners Corporation unreasonably withheld its approval and ordered the applicant be allowed to keep the dog, as there was no unreasonable interference with other residents.
LAND LAW — Strata title — Keeping of animals — Where approval refused — Whether refusal unreasonable — Whether by-law prohibits keeping of more than one animal — Whether keeping of animal interferes with other occupant’s use and enjoyment
Before
S Hanstein, General Member
Hearing
14 February 2022
File Numbers
SC21/46146
Matched Strata Plans
SP98803
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Hunter Strata Management (Respondent)
Orders
The Tribunal declares that the applicants may keep the French Bulldog Peach on their lot, on the condition that the applicants comply with the requirements set out in paragraph 42 of the reasons for this decision.
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