Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd
Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd manages around 90 strata schemes totalling 850 lots across NSW. With an average of around 10 lots per scheme (state average: around 20), it focuses on smaller schemes such as townhouse complexes and walk-up blocks. It operates across 14 suburbs but is most heavily concentrated in Coogee (51% of schemes). Its schemes have been involved in 4 tribunal and court decisions since 2021, none of which resulted in adverse findings.
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
94% residential
SCA NSW
Not listed
Fair Trading
✓ Not on register
Scheme Decisions
4 in portfolio since 2021
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Residential 94%
Commercial 0%
Utility 6%
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 9.6 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 1963, newest 2023.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coogee 2034 | 44 | 416 | 51% | 6.6% | |
| Randwick 2031 | 22 | 200 | 25% | 2.7% | |
| Clovelly 2031 | 3 | 23 | 3% | 2.1% | |
| Maroubra 2035 | 3 | 17 | 3% | 0.5% | |
| Bondi 2026 | 2 | 55 | 2% | 0.7% | |
| Rose Bay 2029 | 2 | 18 | 2% | 0.4% | |
| Kingsford 2032 | 2 | 15 | 2% | 0.9% | |
| South Coogee 2034 | 2 | 12 | 2% | 4.2% | |
| Kensington 2033 | 2 | 10 | 2% | 0.9% | |
| Double Bay 2028 | 1 | 24 | 1% | 0.5% |
| Pagewood 2035 | 1 | 15 | 1% | 7.7% | |
| Matraville 2036 | 1 | 15 | 1% | 0.7% | |
| Bondi Beach 2026 | 1 | 12 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Bronte 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1% | 0.6% |
Tribunal & Court History
4
Scheme Decisions
1
NCAT
3
Supreme Court
0.0
Manager Adverse / 100
4.6
Total per 100 Schemes
4 tribunal or court decisions in managed schemes since 2021. In none of these was Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd named as a party — all involved schemes they manage. No adverse findings against the manager.
Orders Made 3
Dismissed 1
An applicant sought leave to proceed with a complaint of racial discrimination and victimisation against the owners corporation. The Tribunal found there was no evidence of racial discrimination and no detriment suffered due to a claim of discrimination. Therefore, the Tribunal refused the applicant's request to proceed with the claim.
HUMAN RIGHTS – equal opportunity – whether leave to proceed should be given – principles applying to grant of leave.
Before
M Tibbey, Senior Member
Hearing
4 October 2023
File Numbers
2023/00282698
Matched Strata Plans
SP9859
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Applicant – Self Represented Respondent – Mr Benjamin Jack
Orders
Leave to proceed with complaint of discrimination and victimisation
The Owners Corporation sued the Builder for building defects, and the Builder cross-claimed against the Building Supervisor. The court found the Builder's cross-claim was not properly pleaded. The court ordered the cross-claim be struck out and gave the Builder another opportunity to amend the cross-claim and the Builder must pay the Building Supervisor's costs.
CIVIL PROCEDURE — Summary disposal under UCPR r 13.4 — Dismissal of cross-claim — Defective pleading concerning statutory duty under s 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) — Whether Scott Schedule provided by the cross-claimant adequately identifies the precautions the...
Before
Ball J
Hearing
9 December 2022
File Numbers
2019/294941
Matched Strata Plans
SP89005
Parties
Owners Corporation v Developer
Representation
Counsel: B Stanton (Solicitor) (Plaintiff) P Folino-Gallo (Second Cross-Defendant | Applicant) J O’Sullivan (Defendants | Cross-Claimants) Solicitors: Stanton Legal (Plaintiff) Bradbury Legal...
Orders
(1) Strike out paragraphs 20 to 33 of the Technology and Construction List Cross-Claim Statement filed on 23 December 2021; (2) Direct that any application to file an amended Technology and Construction List Cross-Claim Statement be served no later than 17 February 2023 and be made returnable on 24 February 2023; (3) Order that the cross-claimant pay the second cross-defendant’s costs of the Notice of Motion filed 20 October 2022.
The Owners Corporation sued the builder, and the builder then sought leave to continue proceedings against the certifier's insurer. The tribunal refused the leave for the insurer claim but allowed the builder to continue the proceedings against the certifier, now in liquidation, subject to a condition.
INSURANCE – procedure – civil – whether leave should be granted to proceed against the insurer pursuant to s 5 of the Civil Liability (Third Party Claims Against Insurers) Act 2017 (NSW) – whether arguable case that the relevant policy would respond to a claim made against it by the certifier...
Before
Stevenson J
Hearing
15 July 2022
File Numbers
2019/294941
Matched Strata Plans
SP89005
Parties
Owners Corporation v Third Party
Representation
Counsel: J O’Sullivan (First to Fourth Defendants/Cross-Claimants/Applicants) M F Newton (First and Second Respondents) Solicitors: & Legal (First to Fourth Defendants/Cross-Claimants/Applicants)...
Orders
Leave to proceed under Civil Liability (Third Party Claims Against Insurers) Act 2017 (NSW) refused; leave to proceed against company in liquidation to be granted
The owners corporation sued the developers and builder for building defects. The defendants sought leave to amend their list response to include a limitation defense, which was denied because it would prejudice the applicant. The tribunal also refused the defendants leave to file cross-claims against sub-contractors.
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION – civil procedure – application to amend Technology and Construction List Response – proposed amendment to limitation defence based on construction of Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), ss 18C and 18E and schedule 4, clause 109 – defendants had previously withdrawn...
Before
Williams J
Hearing
13 July 2021
File Numbers
2019/294941
Matched Strata Plans
SP89005
Parties
Owners Corporation v Developer
Representation
Counsel: Mr B Stanton (Solicitor) (Plaintiffs) Mr J O’Sullivan (Defendants) Solicitors: Stanton Legal (Plaintiff) Darian Iancono & Legal (Defendants)
Orders
See paragraph [70]
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd manage in NSW?
- Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd manages around 90 strata schemes (around 850 total lots) across 14 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd provide strata management in?
- Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd is most active in Coogee, Randwick, Clovelly, covering 14 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd manages primarily residential (94% residential, 0% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd?
- Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd manages schemes averaging 10 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Based on the SCA NSW online directory, Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd does not appear as a current member.
- Does Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd 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 Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd?
- 4 tribunal or court cases involving schemes managed by Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd appear in NSW caselaw records since 2021.
- What is Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd's NSW strata management licence number?
- Lea Real Estate Pty Ltd's NSW licence number is 147490, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.