Strata Managers in Sydney

Finding a Strata Manager in Sydney

Sydney’s strata market is the most competitive in Australia, which works in your favour as a lot owner or committee member. With 338 licensed managers operating across 31 council areas, switching is straightforward. Here’s how to make the most of this choice:

• Start with your council area — click on your LGA above to see which managers are already active in your area. A manager with existing buildings nearby can attend meetings more easily and already knows local council requirements.
• Compare like for like — a manager quoting $X per lot may charge separately for things another manager includes. Always compare on a total-cost basis including disbursements, meeting fees, and insurance commissions.
• Check records before you meet — use the tribunal data on this site to review each manager’s NCAT and court history across NSW. A clean record isn’t everything, but a pattern of compulsory management orders is a red flag.
• Ask about technology — online portals, digital voting, and electronic levy collection save committees significant time. Ask each shortlisted manager for a portal demo.
• Understand the switching process — under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, you can change managers by ordinary resolution at a general meeting. The outgoing manager must hand over records within 28 days.

All strata managers in NSW must hold a valid licence from NSW Fair Trading. For a detailed walkthrough, see our guide to comparing strata managers.