How To Find Units With Low Body Corporate Fees
I’m a new lot owner and have joined the Body Corp Committee. I am trying to save money for the complex and I feel we are paying too much towards the administrative fund.
We pay over $33,000 annually for 17 townhouses. We also pay $11,300 annually into the sinking fund. We have an outdoor swimming pool, otherwise, all other costs are general maintenance fees.
Oppressive or Unreasonable Strata Bylaws
We want to purchase a lot in a building with timber plantation shutters to significant parts of the property. The by-laws state that, to preserve the outdoor appearance of the buildings, the shutters cannot be replaced by glass louvres or windows. During inclement weather or overnight, residents have no choice but to close the shutters, making it unreasonably dark and more conducive to mould growth, especially during current wet conditions.
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Joshua Klemm
With a career spanning more than three decades in property, construction and development, Joshua supports strata communities across Victoria, South Australia, the Northern Territory, the ACT, and New Zealand as part of Lannock Strata Finance. He helps Owners Corporations fund essential works - repairs, renovations, cladding and defect rectification, and major capital upgrades - and takes pride in helping committees and strata managers make informed, collective decisions that benefit their common property for the long term.
Richard Claus
With over 10 years' experience supplying the body corporate sector, Richard has built a strong reputation for collaboration, problem-solving, and genuine client engagement, along with long-standing relationships across the strata industry. His background spans the full project lifecycle - from early-stage design and commercial structuring through to long-term operational support - giving him a deep understanding of the financial, regulatory, and practical challenges strata stakeholders face.
Jason Triplett
Jason has spent 19 years in strata, including 12 as a Strata Manager, so he knows the industry inside out. For the last three years he's been with Lannock, and he's proud to have been the company's first dedicated Queensland representative.
He's held senior roles at PICA and Mantra Group, but what matters most to Jason is that he understands his clients' challenges because he's lived them. He takes a people-first approach, focused on building real relationships rather than just doing deals.
Brooke Cunningham
Brooke Cunningham is a lawyer employed at Mathews Hunt Legal (MHL). She has exclusively worked with bodies corporate since her admission as a lawyer in 2024.
Her experience includes:
Aaron Petrilli
Aaron Petrilli is the founder and Managing Director of Property Recruitment Partners, a highly experienced business professional with over 20 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. His in-depth knowledge and strong network in the Strata & Building Management sector has enabled him to develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with clients, candidates and colleagues. He is committed to understanding the individual requirements of each business, and forming strong partnerships while upholding his core values of Relationships, Integrity and Authentic Communication.
David Nixon
David brings more than 30 years of experience across multinationals, utilities, councils, and small business, having held roles spanning director, board advisor, chief executive, chief operating officer, consultant, and business advisor. He has in-depth knowledge of the Australian and Sydney water industry.