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- Supporting Self-Managed Strata Schemes Across Australia
- info@strataondemand.com.au
- (02) 8201 5313
- Supporting Self-Managed Strata Schemes Across Australia
Strata On Demand provides flexible, professional support for self-managed strata schemes, owners corporations and body corporates across Australia.
You stay in control of your property, bank account, contractors and decisions while getting professional help with the administrative, financial and compliance tasks you don’t want to handle yourself.
Tell Us What You Need Help With Or explore our complete range of Strata Services.
Self-management gives owners greater control over how their property is run.
But there is an important distinction:
Your committee may be perfectly comfortable making decisions, approving expenditure, choosing contractors and managing routine matters while preferring professional assistance with meetings, levies, budgets, insurance, records or compliance.
That is exactly what Strata On Demand is designed for.
Instead of paying for a traditional full-service arrangement when you only need help with certain tasks, you can choose the support your scheme actually needs.
You remain in control.
You Stay in Control
The Strata On Demand model is designed for schemes that want professional support without unnecessarily handing over control of their building.
Your Bank Account
Your Owners Corporation, owners corporation or body corporate can retain control of its own bank account and funds.
Where financial administration forms part of our agreed scope, we can assist with records and payment information while your scheme retains responsibility for approving and making payments.
Your Decisions
Owners and committee members continue making decisions about the property.
Your Contractors
Your scheme can continue choosing and dealing directly with cleaners, gardeners, tradespeople and other contractors.
When you don’t want to spend time obtaining and comparing quotes, our Quote Request Coordination service can assist while your committee retains the final decision.
Your Expenditure
Your committee or owners decide what expenditure is approved.
Your Level of Support
Choose the tasks you want assistance with rather than automatically outsourcing everything.
You keep control. We help with the work.
Preparing an AGM or general meeting involves more than simply choosing a date.
Depending on your jurisdiction and scheme, there may be requirements relating to notices, agendas, motions, voting, proxies, records and minutes.
Strata On Demand can assist with:
Our AGM & EGM Meeting Chairing service provides professional remote facilitation for schemes that want an independent person to run the meeting.
If your committee is comfortable running the meeting itself but wants professional records afterwards, see our AGM & EGM Meeting Minutes service.
Requirements differ between Australian states and territories, so meeting administration should always reflect the legislation applying to the particular scheme.
Good levy administration is essential to maintaining your scheme’s cash flow and ensuring there is enough money available to meet expenses.
Depending on the agreed scope, Strata On Demand can assist with:
Our Levy Notice & Arrears Summary Drafting service is designed specifically for schemes that want professional levy documentation without handing over control of their finances.
Your scheme retains control of its bank account and funds.
A self-managed scheme still needs to understand what money is coming in, what is being spent and what funding will be required in the future.
Strata On Demand can assist with:
Our Strata Budget Preparation service can help turn your scheme’s actual expenditure, expected costs and future requirements into a structured budget for consideration by owners.
For schemes preparing levies after the budget has been approved, our Levy Notice & Arrears Summary Drafting service can assist with the next step.
Every building eventually faces larger repair, replacement and maintenance expenses.
Depending on your jurisdiction, long-term expenditure planning may involve a Capital Works Fund Plan, maintenance plan, sinking fund forecast or another form of maintenance funding plan.
Strata On Demand can assist with:
Our Capital Works Fund Plan Coordination service can coordinate the process with the relevant external specialist while your committee remains in control.
Once the plan is available, our Strata Budget Preparation service can help incorporate anticipated expenditure into your scheme’s financial planning.
If the plan identifies upcoming works and your committee needs competitive contractor pricing, Strata On Demand can also assist through Quote Request Coordination.
Insurance administration can involve gathering information, obtaining quotations, coordinating renewals and keeping important documents organised.
Strata On Demand can assist with:
Our Insurance Quote Coordination service helps self-managed schemes obtain and compare strata insurance quotations without giving up control of the final decision.
Where specialist insurance advice, valuations or other professional reports are required, appropriately qualified external professionals may need to be engaged.
Good record keeping is fundamental to effective self-management.
Depending on your scheme and jurisdiction, important records can include:
One of the most important records is the scheme’s register of owners and relevant lot information.
Our Strata Roll Setup & Audit service can help establish, review or organise this information, particularly when a scheme is becoming self-managed or receiving records from an outgoing manager.
For professionally prepared owner, contractor or other strata correspondence, Strata On Demand also offers Drafting Notices & Letters.
Self-management gives owners control, but it does not remove the scheme’s legal and administrative responsibilities.
The exact obligations vary significantly depending on the state or territory, type of scheme and circumstances.
Strata On Demand can assist with administrative and compliance-related tasks and help identify areas that require attention.
If you are unsure whether your records and processes are up to date, our Strata Compliance Health Check provides a structured review of your scheme’s existing documentation and administrative processes.
This can be particularly useful for:
Where legal, accounting, engineering or other specialist professional advice is required, the appropriate professional may need to be engaged.
By-laws, rules and other scheme-specific regulations help govern the use of lots and common property.
Requirements and terminology vary across Australia.
Depending on the matter, Strata On Demand can assist with:
Learn more about our By-Law Drafting, Lodgement & Review service.
Because by-law requirements vary by jurisdiction and complexity, specialist legal assistance may be required for some matters.
Self-management often means the committee deals directly with contractors.
That gives owners control, but obtaining multiple quotes and comparing different scopes of work can consume considerable committee time.
Strata On Demand’s Quote Request Coordination service can assist with obtaining and organising contractor quotations while the committee retains responsibility for deciding which contractor to engage.
This can be useful for:
You remain responsible for the decision.
We help organise the process.
Moving from traditional strata management to self-management requires an organised handover.
Your scheme may need to obtain and organise:
Strata On Demand’s Self-Managed Transition Support service is designed specifically for schemes making this change.
Depending on the agreed scope, we can assist with reviewing the records received, identifying gaps and establishing practical administrative processes for your new self-managed arrangement.
If the strata roll received during handover is incomplete or difficult to use, our Strata Roll Setup & Audit service can assist.
If you want a broader review of your scheme’s existing documentation and processes, consider a Strata Compliance Health Check.
Termination of an existing management arrangement needs to be dealt with in accordance with the relevant agreement and legislation applying to your scheme.
For NSW schemes, read our complete How to Become a Self-Managed Strata Scheme in NSW guide.
Victorian owners corporations can read How to Become a Self-Managed Owners Corporation in Victoria.
Queensland schemes can read How to Become a Self-Managed Body Corporate in Queensland.
Or, if you already know you need assistance:
Not every self-managed scheme needs the same level of assistance.
You may only need help preparing your next AGM.
Another scheme may need assistance with its budget, levies and Capital Works Fund Plan.
Another may want support throughout the year with several administrative responsibilities.
Strata On Demand provides individual services so your committee can choose the support it actually requires.
Services available include:
You can explore the complete range on our Strata Services page.
Use the services you need without automatically paying for the ones you don’t.
| Fully Self-Managed | Strata On Demand Support | Traditional Strata Management |
|---|---|---|
| Owners handle almost everything | Owners retain control | Manager undertakes broad administration |
| Lowest direct administration cost | Choose the support required | Ongoing management fees |
| Higher committee workload | Reduce committee workload | More administration outsourced |
| Owners handle administration | Professional support when needed | Ongoing professional administration |
| No external administrative backup | One-off or ongoing assistance | Ongoing management arrangement |
| Owners control decisions | Owners control decisions | Depends on delegated authority |
| Owners control their funds | Scheme retains control of its funds | Arrangement varies |
For many schemes, there is a practical middle ground.
Keep the control of self-management while getting professional assistance with the tasks you don’t want to do yourself.
Strata, owners corporation, body corporate and unit title legislation is regulated separately by Australia’s states and territories.
That means terminology, responsibilities and administrative requirements differ depending on where your property is located.
Strata On Demand provides remote support across Australia, with services tailored to the requirements and circumstances of each scheme.
In New South Wales, self-managed strata schemes need to understand their responsibilities for meetings, levies, financial administration, records, insurance, capital works planning and other applicable requirements.
If your NSW scheme is considering making the change, read:
How to Become a Self-Managed Strata Scheme in NSW
Strata On Demand can then assist with individual services through our Strata Services page.
In Victoria, strata-style properties are generally administered through an owners corporation.
Victorian owners corporations have their own legislative framework and requirements relating to meetings, fees, records, insurance, maintenance and administration.
Read:
How to Become a Self-Managed Owners Corporation in Victoria
If you already know what assistance you need, view our Strata Services.
Queensland generally uses the term body corporate.
Body corporate requirements can include meetings, contributions, budgets, records, insurance, sinking fund planning and other administrative responsibilities.
Read:
How to Become a Self-Managed Body Corporate in Queensland
Or explore our Strata Services to see where Strata On Demand can assist.
Western Australian strata schemes operate under their own legislative framework.
Owners considering self-management need to understand the requirements applying to their particular scheme, including meetings, contributions, records, insurance and property administration.
Strata On Demand can provide selected remote administrative support to self-managed WA schemes.
South Australia includes strata title and community title arrangements, with requirements depending on the type of scheme and applicable legislation.
Strata On Demand can provide selected remote administrative support to eligible self-managed South Australian schemes.
Tasmanian strata schemes operate under their own legislative framework.
Owners considering self-management should understand the requirements applying to their particular scheme and obtain appropriate professional assistance where necessary.
Strata On Demand can provide selected remote administrative support.
Unit title developments in the ACT operate through owners corporations.
Strata On Demand can provide selected remote support with administrative tasks while the owners corporation retains control of its decisions.
Northern Territory unit title schemes operate under their own legislative framework.
Strata On Demand can provide selected remote administrative support to eligible self-managed schemes.
Small Strata Schemes
Smaller schemes where owners are actively involved and want professional assistance without necessarily engaging traditional full-service management.
Existing Self-Managed Schemes
Schemes already managing themselves successfully but wanting help with particular administrative, financial or compliance tasks.
Schemes Leaving a Strata Manager
Owners who want greater control and need assistance establishing an organised self-management system.
Our Self-Managed Transition Support service is designed specifically for this situation.
Committees That Want More Control
Schemes that prefer to make their own decisions, choose their own contractors and control their expenditure while outsourcing selected administration.
Schemes That Need Occasional Help
You may comfortably manage your property throughout most of the year but need professional assistance when an AGM, budget, levy notice, insurance renewal, Capital Works Fund Plan, compliance issue or by-law arises.
Self-managed strata generally refers to a scheme where owners and committee members undertake the administration and management of their property rather than relying on a traditional strata manager to perform the full management function.
Terminology and requirements differ throughout Australia.
Many Australian strata schemes, owners corporations, body corporates and unit title schemes can undertake their own administration.
However, the legislation and requirements depend on your state or territory, scheme type and individual circumstances.
For detailed information, read our existing guides:
No.
A self-managed scheme can obtain external assistance with particular tasks while owners continue managing the scheme and making decisions.
This can include administrative, financial, insurance, legal, building and other specialist services.
That flexibility is the basis of the Strata On Demand model.
Yes.
You can use Strata On Demand for an individual task or obtain assistance with several responsibilities.
See our complete Strata Services & Pricing.
Yes.
Strata On Demand can assist with meeting administration and documentation.
You can use our AGM & EGM Meeting Chairing service if you want professional remote meeting facilitation or our AGM & EGM Meeting Minutes service if you need professional minutes prepared.
Yes.
Our Levy Notice & Arrears Summary Drafting service assists self-managed schemes with levy documentation and arrears information.
Yes.
Our Strata Budget Preparation service assists schemes with preparing structured budgets using available financial information and anticipated expenditure.
Yes.
Our Capital Works Fund Plan Coordination service assists schemes with coordinating the preparation or update of the relevant plan with external specialists where required.
Yes.
Our Insurance Quote Coordination service can assist with obtaining and comparing strata insurance quotations.
Yes.
If you are unsure about the condition of your existing records and administrative processes, our Strata Compliance Health Check can identify areas requiring attention.
Yes.
Our Strata Roll Setup & Audit service can assist with creating, reviewing or organising your scheme’s owner and lot records.
Yes.
Our By-Law Drafting, Lodgement & Review service can assist with appropriate by-law matters, with specialist legal assistance coordinated where required.
Yes.
Our Self-Managed Transition Support service is specifically designed for schemes transitioning away from traditional strata management.
We can assist with the practical handover and organisation of records and help establish processes for the new self-managed arrangement.
Termination of the existing management agreement must still be undertaken in accordance with the agreement and legislation applying to your scheme.
Strata On Demand is designed for schemes that want to remain in control and obtain professional assistance with selected tasks.
Instead of automatically outsourcing the entire management of the property, your scheme can choose the services it needs.
You can learn more about our approach on the About Strata On Demand page.
Every scheme is different.
The cost of assistance depends on factors such as:
A small scheme needing assistance with one AGM will have very different requirements from a scheme wanting support with levies, budgeting, insurance, compliance and its transition to self-management.
Rather than automatically paying for services you don’t need, you can select the support appropriate for your scheme.
View current services and pricing:
Tell us:
We’ll review your requirements and let you know how Strata On Demand can assist.
There doesn’t have to be a choice between:
Doing absolutely everything yourself
or
Handing the entire scheme over to a traditional strata manager.
There is another option.
Retain control of your property.
Make your own decisions.
Choose your own contractors.
Control your own expenditure.
Get professional assistance when you need it.
That’s what Strata On Demand is designed to provide.
Whether you need help with one task or ongoing support, we can help make self-management easier.