Central Sydney Realty
Registered as: Sunaust Properties Pty Ltd
Neighbourly Strata (licensed entity: McDonald Strata Pty Ltd) is a Sydney-based strata management firm operating since at least 2015 with a portfolio of 129 schemes across 1,147 lots, heavily weighted toward small residential schemes averaging just under 9 lots each. The firm holds SCA membership and carries a Google rating of 3.5 from 63 reviews, with 3 NCAT cases on record relating to common property and repair matters. No website content was available for further enrichment.
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
56% residential
SCA NSW
✓ Member
Fair Trading
✓ Not on register
About This Manager
From public informationSpecialisms
Portfolio Profile
Lot Types
Residential 56%
Commercial 8%
Utility 35%
Scheme Size Distribution
Distribution of schemes by total lot count. Average scheme size: 24.0 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 1966, newest 2016.
Suburb Coverage
| Suburb | Schemes | Lots | % of Portfolio | Market Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst 2010 | 2 | 82 | 50% | 0.8% | |
| Rhodes 2138 | 1 | 8 | 25% | 1.2% | |
| Campsie 2194 | 1 | 6 | 25% | 0.2% |
Tribunal & Court History
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Transfer of proceedings from Consumer and Commercial Division of NCAT to a court – Sch 4 cl 6 of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 – effect of Sch 4 cl 5 (jurisdiction to determine issues) on power of transfer – relevant considerations in determining whether...
Before
M Harrowell, Deputy President
Hearing
18 December 2023
File Numbers
2022/00414759
Representation
Counsel R Gration (Applicant) E Young (Respondent) Solicitors DEA Lawyers (Applicant) MC Lawyers & Advisers (Respondent)
Orders
1. The application to dismiss the proceedings is refused. 2. The application to transfer these proceedings to the Supreme Court of New South Wales is refused. 3. The proceedings are stayed until the finalisation of Supreme Court proceedings 2020/311156. 4. These proceedings are listed for directions on 31 October 2024. 5. The application to amend the application is refused. 6. Costs of the application are reserved. 7. Liberty to apply.
JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS – amending, varying and setting aside – powers of NCAT – correction under slip rule –proceedings remitted by Appeal Panel without considering fundamental jurisdictional issue – power to vary order and issue second decision LAND LAW – strata title – caretaker agreements –...
Before
Meagher JA at [1]; Stern JA at [2]; Basten AJA at [141].
Hearing
19 June 2023
File Numbers
2022/00352028
Representation
Counsel: E Young with L Robb Vujcic (Applicant) R Gration (Respondent) Solicitors: MC Lawyers (Applicant) DEA Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
(1) Leave to appeal is granted. (2) Direct that within seven days the applicant file a notice of appeal in the form of the draft amended notice of appeal dated 27 January 2023. (3) The appeal is dismissed. (4) The applicant to pay the respondent’s costs of the appeal.
APPEAL – costs of appeal and costs at first instance – whether special circumstances exist warranting an order for costs – whether indemnity costs should be ordered.
Before
S Westgarth, Deputy President I Coleman SC ADCJ, Principal Member
Hearing
On the papers
File Numbers
2022/00035175; 2022/00118800
Representation
Counsel: E Young (Appellant) R Gration (Respondent) Solicitors: MC Lawyers (Appellant) DEA Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
(1) In appeals 2022/00035175 and 2022/00118800 and in the first instance proceedings SC21/02639 the Respondent is to pay the Appellant’s costs on the ordinary basis as agreed or as assessed (2) Order 2 made on 28 March 2022 in SC21/02639 is set aside. (3) Other orders for costs made at first instance or in the appeals are not vacated by reason of these orders. (4) The Appeal Panel dispenses with a hearing on the question of costs.
COURTS AND TRIBUNALS – power to transfer to NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) – Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW), sch 4 cl 6(2) – proceedings commenced in Court – application then filed in NCAT – Court has jurisdiction for common issues and NCAT does not, by sch 4 cl...
Before
Rees J
Hearing
1 December 2022
File Numbers
2020/311156
Representation
Counsel: Mr DL Cook SC / Mr E Young (Plaintiff) Mr R Gration Solicitors: MC Lawyers & Advisers (Plaintiff) DEA Lawyers (Defendant)
Orders
Application to transfer to NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed.
APPEAL- slip rule-s63 of the Civil & Administrative Tribunal Act- whether grounds one and two of appeal not considered was an omission – whether the grounds of appeal not considered should be considered- whether a caretaker agreement predating the 2002 amendments to the strata legislation may be...
Before
S Westgarth, Deputy President I Coleman SC ADCJ, Principal Member
Hearing
On the papers
File Numbers
2022/00118800;2022/00035175
Representation
Counsel: E Young (Appellant) R Gration (Respondent) Solicitors: MC Lawyers (Appellant) DEA Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
1. The Respondent’s application under s63 is determined on the papers and a hearing is dispensed with. 2. The Respondent’s application under s63 is upheld and directions are made for the Registrar to publish these reasons to be read in conjunction with the reasons published on 27th July 2022. 3. Orders 1, 2 and 3 made on 27th July 2022 are affirmed. 4. If either party seeks costs (either in respect of the appeal or in respect of the first instance proceedings, the party seeking costs must...
APPEAL - proceedings commenced in the Supreme Court prior to commencement of tribunal proceedings - whether cl5(7) of schedule 4 of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act precluded the tribunal from having jurisdiction to determine relevant issues - whether an issue for determination before...
Before
S Westgarth, Deputy President I Coleman SC ADCJ, Principal Member
Hearing
9 June 2022
File Numbers
2022/00035175; 2022/00118800
Representation
Counsel: E Young (Appellant) R Gration (Respondent) Solicitors: MC Lawyers (Appellant) DEA Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
(1) Appeal upheld. (2) Orders 1 to 4 inclusive made on 17 January 2022 in SC 21/02639 are set aside. (3) Application SC21/02639 is remitted to the Consumer and Commercial Division for further orders. (4) If the Appellant seeks costs (either in respect of the appeal or in respect of the first instance proceedings), the Appellant must file and serve written submissions within 21 days of the date hereof in support of such application. (5) Within 21 days thereafter, the Respondent must file and...
COSTS – Whether special circumstances warranting an order for costs – Whether to award indemnity costs – No reference to indemnity costs in Calderbank letter
Before
Graham Ellis SC, Senior Member
Hearing
28 March (on the papers)
File Numbers
SC 21/02639
Representation
Counsel: R Gration (Applicant) E Young (Respondent) Solicitors: DEA Lawyers (Applicant) MC Lawyers & Advisers (Respondent)
Orders
1 The Tribunal dispenses with a hearing on the question of costs, pursuant to s 50(2) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013. 2 The respondent is to pay the costs of the applicant, on the ordinary basis, as agreed or assessed.
APPEAL – stay pending appeal – concurrent proceedings in Supreme Court – strata scheme
Before
A Suthers, Principal Member
Hearing
23 February 2022
File Numbers
2022/00035175
Representation
Solicitors: MC Lawyers (Appellant) DEA Lawyers (Respondent)
Orders
(1) The effect of order 1 made in proceedings SC 21/02639 on 17 January 2022 is stayed, solely to the extent that it affects the appellant’s rights in respect of what is described in these reasons as by-law RB1. (2) The effect of order 2 made in proceedings SC 21/02639 on 17 January 2022 is stayed. (3) Order 2 herein is conditional upon the appellant forthwith granting to the respondent and its servants, contractors or agents an ongoing right to enter, remain upon and to use the “reception...
LAND LAW – Strata title – Building manager – Whether caretaker agreement should be terminated -Whether saving provision applies – Whether ancillary orders should be made
Before
Graham Ellis SC, Senior Member
Hearing
15-17, 19 November 2021 (last submissions 14 January 2022)
File Numbers
SC 21/02639
Representation
Counsel: R Gration (Applicant) E Young (Respondent) Solicitors: DEA Lawyers (Applicant) MC Lawyers & Advisers (Respondent)
Orders
1. Pursuant to s 72(1)(a) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, the caretaker agreement between the applicant and the respondent is terminated. 2. Pursuant to s 72(1)(d) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, the respondent is to sell Lots 107 and 109 in accordance with Schedule 1. 3. If either party seeks to vary order 2 and/or Schedule 1: (a) any submissions seeking a variation are to be filed and served by 31 January 2022, (b) any submissions in reply are to be filed and served...
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many strata schemes does Central Sydney Realty manage in NSW?
- Central Sydney Realty manages around 4 strata schemes (around 100 total lots) across 3 suburbs in New South Wales, based on the NSW StrataHub register.
- What areas does Central Sydney Realty provide strata management in?
- Central Sydney Realty is most active in Darlinghurst, Rhodes, Campsie, covering 3 suburbs across NSW in total.
- Does Central Sydney Realty specialise in residential or commercial strata?
- Central Sydney Realty manages mostly residential (56% residential lots).
- What is the average scheme size managed by Central Sydney Realty?
- Central Sydney Realty manages schemes averaging 24 lots each, compared to the NSW state average of approximately 20 lots per scheme.
- Is Central Sydney Realty a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW?
- Yes, Central Sydney Realty is a member of Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW.
- Does Central Sydney Realty have any NSW Fair Trading enforcement actions?
- Central Sydney Realty 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 name Central Sydney Realty as a party?
- 9 tribunal or court cases naming Central Sydney Realty as a party appear in NSW caselaw records since 2021.
- What is Central Sydney Realty's NSW strata management licence number?
- Central Sydney Realty's NSW licence number is 1099431, issued under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.