SMS Strata | QLD Body Corporate Manager

At a Glance

SMS Strata is a privately-owned body corporate and strata management firm based in Highgate Hill (West End), Brisbane, with a history dating back to 1979, making it one of Australia's oldest operators in the field. The Queensland office serves Brisbane and the Gold Coast, managing a diverse range of schemes including residential, commercial, industrial, resort, and large complexes of 100 or more lots. The firm emphasises local operations with no overseas outsourcing, no hidden fees or commissions, and full financial disclosure via a dedicated owner portal.

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Google Reviews

3.0 ★★★

2 reviews

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Business Profile

Year established: 1979
Owner portal / software: Owner portal with online levy payment, document downloads, financial details, lot entitlements, committee-only access; online voting for meetings
Manager model: Locally based teams; no overseas outsourcing
Fee transparency: No hidden fees, commissions or charges; no setup or transfer costs; no additional software licensing, portal access, or audit preparation fees; monthly advance billing with detailed tax invoices
Commission policy: No commissions charged

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Specialisms & Coverage

Areas covered

Specialisms

Residential apartments Commercial Industrial Beachfront & resort Large & high-rise Boutique schemes Mixed-use Townhouses & villas

Additional services

Financial management Insurance services Building & facilities management

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SMS Strata a licensed body corporate manager in Queensland?: Queensland does not require body corporate managers to hold a state licence or register publicly — unlike Victoria or NSW. Managers operating in QLD should hold a real estate agent's licence (if dealing with management rights) and are subject to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCM Act). SMS Strata appears in the SCA QLD directory and/or verified Google Business data.
How can our committee change body corporate managers in QLD?: Under the BCCM Act, the body corporate committee can terminate the manager's contract subject to its terms (typically 30–90 days notice). For a Standard Module scheme, the body corporate can pass a resolution at a general meeting to appoint a new manager. Management contracts are separate from caretaking agreements — only the body corporate manager role can be changed by ordinary resolution. Get competing proposals before your next AGM.
What body corporate modules does QLD use?: The BCCM Act uses five regulation modules: Standard (owner-occupied residential), Accommodation (holiday letting, up to 25-year caretaking agreements), Small Schemes (3–6 lots), Commercial (commercial/retail/industrial), and Two-Lot schemes. The module determines what rules apply to your scheme's management and dispute resolution — check your community management statement to confirm which applies.
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