South Australia, Australia
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These are the most common issues South Australia committees face.Opaque levy budgets
Management fees in SA vary widely — from under $2,000 to over $8,000 annually — with no easy way to benchmark your scheme's costs.
Compare 17 verified managers side by sideCommunity corporation governance disputes
SA community corporations must comply with committee duties and by-laws under the Community Titles Act 1996. Poor governance leads to SACAT community corporation disputes — CBS SA and SACAT handle community corporation complaints annually.
Find managers experienced with SA strata lawPoor communication
Calls unreturned, maintenance requests stalled. Consumer and Business Services (CBS) handles complaints under the Community Titles Act 1996 — communication breakdown is consistently the leading cause of escalation.
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SA Strata Law — Community Titles Act 1996
South Australia's community title schemes are governed by the Community Titles Act 1996. Older strata schemes may also fall under the Strata Titles Act 1988. Here's what matters for your community corporation.
How the SA Directory Works
No dedicated strata register — so we built the next best thing
SA has no state licensing register specific to strata managers (unlike Victoria's BLA or NSW's StrataHub). This directory aggregates managers from SCA SA and Google Maps data — 21 in total — giving committees the broadest available picture.
Reviews are independently matched
We cross-reference each manager against its Google Business listing by name and address. 6 managers have verified review histories totalling 794 reviews. We don't accept payment to add, remove, or reweight anything.
SA's unique challenges
Adelaide's inner-city apartment growth, the Adelaide Hills lifestyle market, and regional SA holiday communities each create distinct management demands. Community corporations are governed under the Community Titles Act 1996, with SACAT providing dispute resolution.
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Every number in this directory is traceable to a public source. No black-box algorithms, no pay-to-play placements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a strata manager in South Australia?
A strata manager handles the day-to-day administration of a community corporation under the Community Titles Act 1996 — levy collection, maintenance coordination, general meetings, insurance, and SACAT community corporation dispute support. In SA the body that owns common property is called a "community corporation", and its elected governance body is the "committee".
Does SA have a strata manager licence register?
There is no dedicated strata-manager register in SA (unlike Victoria's BLA or NSW's StrataHub). However, managers must hold CBS registration under the Land Agents Act 1994 as a land agent (RLA) or property manager (RPM) — and these registrations are searchable at cbs.sa.gov.au. SCA SA accreditation is voluntary but indicates commitment to professional development and a code of conduct.
How does our committee change strata managers in SA?
Review your existing contract for the notice period (typically 30–90 days). The community corporation passes a resolution at a general meeting to appoint a new manager. Have the replacement manager's contract ready for the same meeting so the committee can vote on both termination and appointment together. Get competing proposals from two or three managers beforehand.
How many community corporations are there in South Australia?
South Australia has approximately 16,000 community title schemes covering 160,000 lots, according to CBS SA estimates. Adelaide accounts for the majority of schemes, with the Adelaide Hills and regional SA also significant markets.
What legislation governs strata in SA?
Community title schemes established from 1996 onwards are governed by the Community Titles Act 1996. Older strata schemes may also reference the Strata Titles Act 1988. Consumer and Business Services (CBS) oversees compliance and CBS registration for strata managers. SACAT provides dispute resolution for community corporation matters.
Are any rankings sponsored or paid?
No. Managers cannot pay to appear, rank higher, or remove data. The site is funded by optional quote referrals — which never affect how managers are listed or scored.
Thinking of changing your strata manager?
Most community corporations can replace their manager by ordinary resolution at a general meeting. Start by comparing what's available in your area.