Direct Strata Management
Registered as: Direct Management Group 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: 63.2 lots. Most schemes fall in the 11–25 lot range, typical of small apartment blocks.
Portfolio Age
Schemes by registration decade. Oldest scheme registered 1965, newest 2024.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes 2138 | 7 | 1,270 | 10% | 8.4% | |
| Chatswood 2067 | 5 | 316 | 7% | 1.7% | |
| North Sydney 2060 | 5 | 212 | 7% | 2.1% | |
| Haymarket 2000 | 4 | 204 | 6% | 8.0% | |
| Terrigal 2260 | 4 | 180 | 6% | 1.1% | |
| Burwood 2134 | 3 | 375 | 4% | 1.3% | |
| Sydney 2000 | 3 | 759 | 4% | 0.7% | |
| Ashfield 2131 | 2 | 132 | 3% | 0.4% | |
| Rouse Hill 2155 | 2 | 188 | 3% | 3.8% | |
| Strathfield 2135 | 2 | 56 | 3% | 0.6% |
Tribunal & Court History
No NSW tribunal or court proceedings where Direct Strata Management was named as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Direct Strata Management manage in NSW?
- Direct Strata Management manages around 70 strata schemes (around 4,400 total lots) across 38 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Direct Strata Management provide strata management in?
- Direct Strata Management is most active in Rhodes, Chatswood, North Sydney, covering 38 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Direct Strata Management specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Direct Strata Management manages primarily residential (88% residential, 12% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Direct Strata Management?
- Direct Strata Management manages schemes averaging 63 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Direct Strata Management a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Yes, Direct Strata Management is a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW.
- Does Direct Strata Management have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Direct Strata 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 Direct Strata Management as a party?
- No NSW tribunal or court proceedings naming Direct Strata Management as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
- What is Direct Strata Management's NSW strata management licence number?
- Direct Strata Management's NSW licence number is 10108515, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.