Area Building Management
Registered as: Area Strata Management Pty Ltd
PICA Group is a large national strata management network whose BCS Strata Sydney branch holds the licence for this entity, managing 515 schemes across 4,698 lots (92% residential, 8% commercial, averaging 9.1 lots per scheme). The group serves over 185,000 property owners nationally and operates the CommunityHub 24/7 portal, with an emphasis on fee transparency and automated trade payments. Google rating is 3.8 from 167 reviews and ProductReview 4.4 from 35 reviews; there are no enforcement actions or NCAT cases on record for this licence.
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.
About This Manager
From public information- Year established
- 1948
- Technology
- CommunityHub
- Fee transparency
- Transparency emphasis — no hidden costs stated; free quote available via online form
PICA Group operates at national scale, serving over 185,000 property owners across its network, and emphasises fee transparency with a stated commitment to no hidden costs. Its automated invoicing system accelerates trade payments for schemes, and its 24/7 CommunityHub portal provides on-demand access to scheme information.
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 13.8 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 1964, newest 2022.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown 2200 | 4 | 49 | 6% | 0.9% | |
| Campsie 2194 | 4 | 49 | 6% | 0.6% | |
| North Strathfield 2137 | 3 | 60 | 5% | 3.8% | |
| Guildford 2161 | 3 | 16 | 5% | 1.6% | |
| Parramatta 2150 | 2 | 45 | 3% | 0.4% | |
| Belfield 2191 | 2 | 67 | 3% | 3.3% | |
| Lakemba 2195 | 2 | 32 | 3% | 0.5% | |
| Kingsford 2032 | 2 | 27 | 3% | 0.9% | |
| Dundas 2117 | 2 | 25 | 3% | 3.4% | |
| Lidcombe 2141 | 2 | 25 | 3% | 0.7% |
Tribunal & Court History
No NSW tribunal or court proceedings where Area Building Management was named as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Area Building Management manage in NSW?
- Area Building Management manages around 60 strata schemes (around 900 total lots) across 43 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Area Building Management provide strata management in?
- Area Building Management is most active in Bankstown, Campsie, North Strathfield, covering 43 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Area Building Management specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Area Building Management manages primarily residential (93% residential, 4% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Area Building Management?
- Area Building Management manages schemes averaging 14 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Area Building Management a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Based on the SCA NSW online directory, Area Building Management does not appear as a current member.
- Does Area Building Management have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Area Building Management does not appear on the NSW Fair Trading Name and Shame Register, indicating no recorded enforcement actions as of our last data update.
- Have any NCAT or court cases named Area Building Management as a party?
- No NSW tribunal or court proceedings naming Area Building Management as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
- What is Area Building Management's NSW strata management licence number?
- Area Building Management's NSW licence number is 10121627, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.