Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd
Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd manages around 200 strata schemes totalling 3,100 lots across NSW. It has a broad geographic spread across 66 suburbs, with Manly as its largest market (22%). Its schemes have been involved in 11 tribunal and court decisions since 2021, of which 1 resulted in adverse findings. A compulsory strata manager has been appointed in one case.
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
93% residential
SCA NSW
Not listed
Fair Trading
✓ Not on register
Scheme Decisions
11 in portfolio since 2021
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Residential 93%
Commercial 6%
Utility 0%
Other 1%
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 16.1 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 1962, newest 2023.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manly 2095 | 42 | 440 | 22% | 5.8% | |
| Fairlight 2094 | 17 | 245 | 9% | 6.0% | |
| Dee Why 2099 | 10 | 108 | 5% | 1.6% | |
| Gladesville 2111 | 9 | 60 | 5% | 3.4% | |
| Balgowlah 2093 | 7 | 48 | 4% | 1.8% | |
| Manly Vale 2093 | 5 | 75 | 3% | 5.0% | |
| Freshwater 2096 | 5 | 56 | 3% | 2.3% | |
| Thornleigh 2120 | 5 | 60 | 3% | 5.7% | |
| Brookvale 2100 | 4 | 138 | 2% | 2.6% | |
| Mosman 2088 | 4 | 50 | 2% | 0.4% |
| Chatswood 2067 | 4 | 42 | 2% | 1.3% | |
| Lismore Heights 2480 | 4 | 68 | 2% | 6.2% | |
| Queenscliff 2096 | 4 | 14 | 2% | 2.5% | |
| Zetland 2017 | 3 | 403 | 2% | 3.4% | |
| Neutral Bay 2089 | 3 | 43 | 2% | 0.6% | |
| East Ballina 2478 | 3 | 39 | 2% | 1.2% | |
| Cremorne 2090 | 3 | 18 | 2% | 0.6% | |
| Mount Druitt 2770 | 2 | 63 | 1% | 1.0% | |
| Bogangar 2488 | 2 | 88 | 1% | 1.2% | |
| Narrabeen 2101 | 2 | 34 | 1% | 1.0% | |
| Dulwich Hill 2203 | 2 | 30 | 1% | 1.0% | |
| Newport 2106 | 2 | 20 | 1% | 1.2% | |
| Leichhardt 2040 | 2 | 12 | 1% | 1.0% | |
| Roseville 2069 | 2 | 13 | 1% | 2.4% | |
| Ingleburn 2565 | 2 | 16 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Ashfield 2131 | 2 | 11 | 1% | 0.4% | |
| Kingscliff 2487 | 2 | 11 | 1% | 0.5% | |
| Cammeray 2062 | 2 | 7 | 1% | 0.7% | |
| Ryde 2112 | 1 | 262 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Meadowbank 2114 | 1 | 154 | 1% | 1.2% | |
| Greenwich 2065 | 1 | 102 | 1% | 1.3% | |
| Waverley 2024 | 1 | 34 | 1% | 1.2% | |
| Lidcombe 2141 | 1 | 31 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Collaroy 2097 | 1 | 30 | 1% | 0.6% | |
| Warrawee 2074 | 1 | 27 | 1% | 6.2% | |
| Coffs Harbour 2450 | 1 | 15 | 1% | 0.1% | |
| Redfern 2016 | 1 | 13 | 1% | 0.4% | |
| North Sydney 2060 | 1 | 13 | 1% | 0.4% | |
| Monterey 2217 | 1 | 13 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Artarmon 2064 | 1 | 12 | 1% | 0.6% | |
| Killarney Heights 2087 | 1 | 12 | 1% | 9.1% | |
| Wollstonecraft 2065 | 1 | 12 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Macquarie Park 2113 | 1 | 12 | 1% | 0.4% | |
| Bankstown 2200 | 1 | 11 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Westmead 2145 | 1 | 10 | 1% | 0.4% | |
| Mona Vale 2103 | 1 | 9 | 1% | 0.5% | |
| Berala 2141 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| St Ives 2075 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 0.8% | |
| Hunters Hill 2110 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 0.7% | |
| Kingsgrove 2208 | 1 | 8 | 1% | 1.4% | |
| Belrose 2085 | 1 | 7 | 1% | 2.4% | |
| Allambie Heights 2100 | 1 | 7 | 1% | 4.3% | |
| North Curl Curl 2099 | 1 | 6 | 1% | 4.5% | |
| Punchbowl 2196 | 1 | 6 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Kurraba Point 2089 | 1 | 6 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Marrickville 2204 | 1 | 6 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Waverton 2060 | 1 | 5 | 1% | 0.8% | |
| Terrey Hills 2084 | 1 | 5 | 1% | 16.7% | |
| Padstow 2211 | 1 | 5 | 1% | 0.7% | |
| Wahroonga 2076 | 1 | 5 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Macquarie Fields 2564 | 1 | 4 | 1% | 0.9% | |
| Drummoyne 2047 | 1 | 4 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Ballina 2478 | 1 | 4 | 1% | 0.2% | |
| Epping 2121 | 1 | 4 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| West Ryde 2114 | 1 | 3 | 1% | 0.3% | |
| Frenchs Forest 2086 | 1 | 2 | 1% | 1.8% |
Tribunal & Court History
11
Scheme Decisions
5
NCAT
4
Supreme Court
2
Court of Appeal
0.5
Manager Adverse / 100
5.7
Total per 100 Schemes
1
Compulsory Manager Appts
11 tribunal or court decisions in managed schemes since 2021. In none of these was Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd named as a party — all involved schemes they manage. 1 resulted in adverse orders against Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd, including a compulsory manager appointment.
Orders Made 8
Dismissed 3
Parking & access 4
Common property 2
Noise & nuisance 1
Levies & contributions 1
The owners corporation sought orders regarding the use of common property. The tribunal found the lot owners' parking of a pram and e-bike on common property constituted a nuisance, violating the Act. Therefore, orders were made in favor of the owners corporation.
LAND LAW - STRATA TITLE – obligations of owners and occupiers - use of lot in a manner or for a purpose that causes a nuisance – whether e-bike and pram left on common property causes a nuisance or hazard to other occupiers of lots – meaning of nuisance in context of strata scheme – nature of a...
Before
M Tyson, Senior Member
Hearing
18 March 2025
File Numbers
2024/00307559
Matched Strata Plans
SP3407
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Mr. Davis (applicant) Self-represented by the first respondent (first and second respondent)
Orders
1. The respondents are ordered, pursuant to ss. 232 and 241 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, to remove immediately the pram and the e-bike parked by them on level 6 of the residential building in Strata Plan No. 3407 and being part of the common property of Strata Plan No. 3407.
The Owners Corporation sought orders regarding an encroachment on common property involving a walkway and stairs. The court found that the Encroachment of Buildings Act 1922 (NSW) does apply in this instance. The court ordered that the parties bring in short minutes of order and set a date for further directions.
CIVIL PROCEDURE — Separate determination of questions — Whether the Encroachment of Buildings Act 1922 (NSW) applies to the encroachment onto public road — Where adjacent owner is the relevant road authority
Before
Ball J
Hearing
13 July 2023
File Numbers
2019/232774
Matched Strata Plans
SP97600
Parties
Owners Corporation v Government
Representation
Counsel: MR Pesman SC with P Bambagiotti (Plaintiff) IG Roberts SC with M Harker (Third Defendant) Solicitors: Grace Lawyers (Plaintiff) Sparke Helmore Lawyers (Third Defendant)
Orders
See [46] to [48]
Natalia Trentelman appealed the decision of the lower court. The Owners Corporation had established a proprietary estoppel for the use of a swimming pool. The court dismissed the appeal, upholding the original order for an easement in favor of the Owners Corporation.
ESTOPPEL – proprietary estoppel – encouragement – nature of promise – strata title – promise of easement – whether representation sufficiently clear – where representation made at general meeting – where representation did not define the interest in property the representee was expected to...
Before
Bathurst CJ at [1]; Bell P at [170]; Leeming JA at [171]
Hearing
7, 8 July 2021
File Numbers
2021/101998; 2021/102010
Matched Strata Plans
SP76700
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: M Ashhurst SC with G Farland (Appellant) E Peden SC with J Mee (First Respondent) Solicitors: Bannermans Lawyers (Appellant) Strata Advisory Services (First Respondent)
Orders
1 Trentelman v The Owners – Strata Plan No 76700; Proceedings No 2021/102010 (1) Appeal dismissed. (2) Order the appellant pay the respondent’s costs of the appeal. 2 Trentelman v The Owners – Strata Plan No 76700; Proceedings No 2021/101998 (1) Appeal dismissed. (2) Order the appellant pay the respondent’s costs of the appeal.
The applicant, an owners corporation, sought an extension of time to appeal a costs order. The tribunal dismissed the application, ordering the applicant to pay the respondent's costs and that those costs be paid via levies on all lots, excluding the respondent's.
COSTS - no question of principle
Before
G Curtin SC, Senior Member J McAteer, Senior Member
Hearing
On the papers
File Numbers
2021/00108268
Matched Strata Plans
SP76700
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: T Davie (Respondent) Solicitors: I A McNight (Appellant) Bannermans Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
(1) A hearing on costs is dispensed with. (2) The appellant is to pay the respondent’s costs of the application to extend time to appeal as agreed or assessed. (3) Pursuant to s 90 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) such costs must only be paid from contributions levied in respect of lots other than the respondent’s lot.
An owner sought to vary strata levies to reflect reallocated unit entitlements. The Tribunal dismissed the application because the proceedings were not properly constituted, and, even if they were, the Tribunal would not have exercised its discretion to vary the levies, considering factors like the owner's delay in seeking reallocation and potential financial detriment to other owners.
APPEAL – strata scheme – reallocation of unit entitlements – application to vary past contributions in line with new allocation of unit entitlements – application of s 87 of Act – denial of procedural fairness – exercise of discretion – while error of law found no error in exercise of discretion
Before
K Ransome, Senior Member J Kearney, Senior Member
Hearing
1 December 2020
File Numbers
2020/00371004 (AP 20/36279)
Matched Strata Plans
SP76700
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: T Davie (Appellant) Solicitors: Bannermans Lawyers (Appellant) Sarvaas Ciappara Lawyers (Respondent )
Orders
The appeal is dismissed.
An Owners Corporation sought to extend the time to appeal a costs decision. The tribunal refused the extension because of the long delay in appealing and the lack of a sufficient explanation for it.
APPEALS — procedure — time limits — extension of time — principles — delay of two years — no question of principle
Before
G Curtin SC, Senior Member J McAteer, Senior Member
Hearing
22 June 2021
File Numbers
2021/00108268
Matched Strata Plans
SP76700
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: J Mee (Appellant) T Davie (Respondent) Solicitors: I A McKnight (Appellant) Bannermans Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
(1) Application to extend time to appeal dismissed. (2) If any party desires to make an application for costs of the application to extend time: (a) that party is to so inform the other party within 14 days of the date of these reasons; (b) the applicant for costs is to lodge with the Appeal Panel and serve on the respondent to the costs application any written submissions of no more than five pages on or before 14 days from the date of these reasons; (c) the respondent to any costs...
The applicant, a lot owner, sought the appointment of a strata manager to manage the owners corporation's finances due to unpaid debts. The tribunal found the management of the owners corporation was dysfunctional and ordered the appointment of a strata manager, and an auditor to investigate the owners corporation's finances.
Compulsory manager appointed: Strata Plus Pty Ltd (ABN 30 096 175 709)
LAND LAW — Strata title — Strata managing agent — Auditor
Before
W Priestley, General Member
Hearing
22 April 2021
File Numbers
SC 20/48122
Matched Strata Plans
SP76700
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: T David (Applicant) J Mee (Respondent) Solicitors: Bannermans Lawyers (Applicant) Sarvas Ciappara Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
1. The application for an adjournment is refused. 2. Strata Plus Pty Ltd (ABN 30 096 175 709) (”Strata Plus”) be appointed as managing agent for Strata Plan 76700, on the terms set out in the Strata Management Agency Agreement attached to the letter from its Managing director dated 21 April 2021, to exercise specified functions of the owners corporation pursuant to section 237 (1) (b) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 to; (a) take steps to arrange payment to the applicant of the...
The Owners Corporation sought to obtain ownership of a swimming pool on a lot owned by the defendant. The court found that the Owners Corporation's claim based on proprietary estoppel was upheld, though not contract. The defendant's claim regarding the pool notation also failed. The court then addressed the issue of cost allocation for the different proceedings.
COSTS – party/party – claim based on alleged promises about future access to property – where plaintiff did not fully articulate a claim for proprietary estoppel before oral opening submissions and defendant obtained adjournment – where plaintiff ultimately succeeded on basis of proprietary...
Before
Parker J
Hearing
30 March; 6 April 2021; further written submissions ending 26 April 2021
File Numbers
2018/312426; 2018/328341
Matched Strata Plans
SP76700
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: 2018/312426 M Ashhurst SC/G Farland (Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant) E Peden SC/ J Mee (First Defendant/Cross-Claimant) 2018/328341 E Peden SC/ J Mee (Plaintiff) M Ashhurst SC/G Farland...
Orders
See [48]
An apartment owner sought a stay of execution of previous court orders regarding access to a swimming pool. The tribunal dismissed part of the application, so the original orders allowing the owners corporation access to the pool would come into effect. The court reserved the question of costs, and granted liberty to apply on two business days’ notice.
PRACTICE - stay of execution pending appeal - appropriateness of interlocutory relief - appeal concedely reasonably arguable - whether appellant had established significantly greater prospect of success - balance of convenience - application for stay pending appeal refused
Before
Leeming JA
Hearing
19 April 2021
File Numbers
2021/102010
Matched Strata Plans
SP76700
Parties
Lot Owner v Owners Corporation
Representation
Counsel: M Ashhurst SC (Applicant) E Peden SC, J Mee (Respondent Solicitors: Bannermans (Applicant) Strata Advisory Services (Respondent)
Orders
1. Grant liberty to apply in respect of the interlocutory regime on 2 business days’ notice. 2. Dismiss paragraph 2 of the notice of motion filed 13 April 2021. 3. Reserve the question of costs of paragraph 2 of the Notice of Motion filed 13 April 2021.
The owners corporation sought rights to use a swimming pool. The tribunal found a promise of use had been made, and ordered an easement in favor of the corporation. The tribunal dismissed a cross-claim related to a pool notation.
EQUITY – estoppel – proprietary estoppel – promise to give continued use of swimming pool – to be satisfied by order requiring grant of easement – form of easement – whether order should be accompanied by injunction to secure use of pool pending registration of easement – equity regards as done...
Before
Parker J
Hearing
30 March; 6 April 2021
File Numbers
2018/312426; 2018/328341
Matched Strata Plans
SP76700
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: 2018/312426 M Ashhurst SC/G Farland (Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant) E Peden SC/ J Mee (First Defendant/Cross-Claimant) 2018/328341 E Peden SC/ J Mee (Plaintiff) M Ashhurst SC/G Farland...
Orders
See [61]-[62]
The Strata Corporation sought an easement or transfer of land for a swimming pool. The court decided the Corporation was entitled to an easement, but the corporation's claim and the lot owner's claim regarding the pool notation failed. The court adjourned the proceedings for the parties to agree on the form of orders and costs.
CONTRACT – formation and validity – proposal by owner of development lots to convert lots into non-strata blocks and build townhouses of specified height – cooperation of strata corporation required – development lot owner promised proposal would result in continuing access for strata owners to...
Before
Parker J
Hearing
9 March; 4, 6 and 7 May; 11 June; further written evidence and submissions ending 17 December 2020
File Numbers
2018/312426; 2018/328341
Matched Strata Plans
SP76700
Parties
Owners Corporation v Lot Owner
Representation
Counsel: 2018/312426 M Ashhurst SC/G Farland (Plaintiff) E Peden SC/ J Mee (First Defendant) 2018/328341 E Peden SC/ J Mee (Plaintiff) M Ashhurst SC/G Farland (Defendant) Solicitors: 2018/312426...
Orders
See [332]-[336]
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd manage in NSW?
- Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd manages around 200 strata schemes (around 3,100 total lots) across 66 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd provide strata management in?
- Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd is most active in Manly, Fairlight, Dee Why, covering 66 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd manages primarily residential (93% residential, 6% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd?
- Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd manages schemes averaging 16 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Based on the SCA NSW online directory, Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd does not appear as a current member.
- Does Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Strata Real Estate Services 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 Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd?
- 11 tribunal or court cases involving schemes managed by Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd appear in NSW caselaw records since 2021.
- What is Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd's NSW strata management licence number?
- Strata Real Estate Services Pty Ltd's NSW licence number is 881716, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.