Strata Experts Pty Ltd
Founded in 2011 by Marc Gibson, Strata Sense is an SCA member operating from Surry Hills with a team of more than 25 and a portfolio of 225 schemes covering approximately 14,500–20,000 lots across greater Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast (average 89.5 lots per scheme, 90% residential). The firm returns 100% of insurance commissions to clients, operates a proprietary cloud platform called Strata Connect, and has won multiple SCA NSW awards including Large Business of the Year and individual Strata Manager of the Year titles. Google rating stands at 4.6 from 117 reviews; there are 2 NCAT appearances and 3 Supreme Court matters on record, primarily relating to building defects and by-law enforcement.
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
- 2011
- Team
- more than 25 strata managers and specialists
- Technology
- Strata Connect (proprietary cloud platform)
- Fee transparency
- Positions fees as 'more inclusive' — fixed scope model where clients pay for what they need; 20% money-back guarantee in first 12 months (conditions apply)
- Commission policy
- 100% of insurance commissions returned to clients
Strata Sense returns 100% of insurance commissions to clients and offers a 20% money back guarantee in the first 12 months, backed by a proprietary client platform (Strata Connect) and multilingual support. The firm has won multiple SCA NSW and national awards across both business and individual manager categories.
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 14.7 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 | 5 | 152 | 10% | 1.2% | |
| Ashfield 2131 | 4 | 51 | 8% | 0.7% | |
| Padstow 2211 | 3 | 26 | 6% | 2.2% | |
| Punchbowl 2196 | 3 | 24 | 6% | 0.9% | |
| Edmondson Park 2174 | 2 | 78 | 4% | 6.7% | |
| Wentworthville 2145 | 2 | 33 | 4% | 0.7% | |
| Wiley Park 2195 | 2 | 27 | 4% | 0.9% | |
| Yagoona 2199 | 2 | 16 | 4% | 1.7% | |
| Lakemba 2195 | 2 | 12 | 4% | 0.5% | |
| Fairfield Heights 2165 | 2 | 9 | 4% | 6.1% |
Tribunal & Court History
No NSW tribunal or court proceedings where Strata Experts Pty Ltd was named as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Strata Experts Pty Ltd manage in NSW?
- Strata Experts Pty Ltd manages around 50 strata schemes (around 750 total lots) across 33 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Strata Experts Pty Ltd provide strata management in?
- Strata Experts Pty Ltd is most active in Bankstown, Ashfield, Padstow, covering 33 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Strata Experts Pty Ltd specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Strata Experts Pty Ltd manages primarily residential (92% residential, 6% commercial).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Strata Experts Pty Ltd?
- Strata Experts Pty Ltd manages schemes averaging 15 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Strata Experts Pty Ltd a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Based on the SCA NSW online directory, Strata Experts Pty Ltd does not appear as a current member.
- Does Strata Experts Pty Ltd have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Strata Experts 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.
- Have any NCAT or court cases named Strata Experts Pty Ltd as a party?
- No NSW tribunal or court proceedings naming Strata Experts Pty Ltd as a party were found in caselaw records from 2021 onwards.
- What is Strata Experts Pty Ltd's NSW strata management licence number?
- Strata Experts Pty Ltd's NSW licence number is 10114301, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.