FactSheet: Strata Plan / Strata Inspection Report

A Buyer can do their own Strata Report … fact or fiction?

Paula Byrnes, Metropolitan Strata Reports

Nov 2015: Heard getting a Strata Report is a waste of money … or that inspecting strata property documents is a quick task you can do yourself? Brace for the truth!

If you are crazy enough to do your own Strata Records Inspection Report here are some tips

Paul Mulligan, Find Our Home

Oct 2015: We have listed a number of things to look out for, however a Licensed Real Estate Agent who has the experience to carry out the report should know when the alarm bells are ringing!

Why is a Strata Inspection Report so important if I am considering buying a Unit, Apartment, townhouse villa or commercial property within a Strata Scheme?

Paul Mulligan, Find Our Home

Oct 2015: Buying into a Strata Scheme may be one of biggest financial decisions that you may make! Why is a strata inspector report an important part of the process?

The Pitfalls of Engaging an inexperienced Strata Inspector

Paul Mulligan, Find Our Home

Oct 2015: Before you organise a strata report, do some research into the background of the strata inspection company. Choosing an inexperienced, uninsured strata inspector could cost you $10,000’s to $100,000 of dollars.

Watered Down issues in strata files can catch out unsuspecting buyers

Paula Byrnes, Metropolitan Strata Reports

Sep 2015: As a strata inspector I often have to dig deep to pick up warning signs for potential issues simply because the wording used in the minutes had been watered down.

15 “Red Flags” In A Strata Search

Lisa Rutland, MyBodyCorpReport.com.au

Oct 2014: When carrying out a strata search, I’ve learnt to identify “red flags” in body corporate records. To me a red flag is something that tickles my sense that something isn’t quite right.

What is a Strata Inspection Report?

Paul Mulligan, Find Our Home

Jun 2014: A strata inspection report (also known as a strata search, Owners Corporation Records Inspection or Section 108) is a report that all purchasers of a strata titled, community titled or company titled property should invest in whether this be a residential or commercial property.

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Q&A Is this Building Under-Insured or has Someone Made a Mistake?

Paula Byrnes, metropolitan Strata Reports

May 2016: We are considering purchasing a strata property in NSW. Some information in the strata report was a concern. Could I have been given the wrong information, or is this building one to avoid?

What Documentation Should an Owners Corporation Have in the Strata Management Records?

Paul Mulligan, Find Our Home

Oct 2015: There are a number of reports that should form part of the Owners Corporation Strata Management Records. When conducting a strata inspection report, it helps when they are all included.

Is There Enough In The Sinking Fund?

Paula Byrnes, Metropolitan Strata Reports

Oct 2015: How about the sinking fund plan? Dig deeper than just the sinking fund balance when buying a new strata property, as a big balance does not always tick boxes.

Can Owners Corporations really hide files to cover up serious issues in the building?

Paula Byrnes, Metropolitan Strata Reports

Oct 2015: I did a strata records inspection of an apartment building on the Northern Beaches. Looking at it from the outside, it can only be described as bespoke and luxurious … ah, but never judge a book by its cover!!

Strata Title, Strata Scheme, Strata Plan. What is the difference?

Inger Brettle, Premium Strata

Oct 2014: Strata title, Strata Schemes and Strata Plan. You may understand that somehow these terms are all related, but how exactly? This article will demystify the terminology for you.

Strata Plans: Fast Facts 2015

NSW Government: Land & Property Information

I’m Buying Off The Plan: Should I Still Get A Strata Search?

Lisa Rutland, MyBodyCorpReport.com.au

Nov 2014: When buying off the plan strata any report is going to be fairly light on detail because not much has happened yet. Should you still get a strata search?

How Do You Do A Strata Search And Can I Do It Myself?

Lisa Rutland, MyBodyCorpReport.com.au

Oct 2014: There is no reason that buyers can’t do a strata searches. OK, body corporate records are long and sometimes really involved, but that’s not a reason to avoid them.

Interpreting Strata Plans

Department of Sustainability and Environment

This document provides guidance on the interpretation of Strata Act plans.

Strata Plan Checklist

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment: Land, Property & Titles

Community and strata plans

Government of South Australia: Housing, Property & Land

Survey Plan or Strata Plan – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Landgate: Department of Land Information