How do I find a good strata manager in Australia?
Get at least 3 quotes from licensed managers who service your suburb, check they hold current professional indemnity insurance, ask for references from buildings of similar size, and compare on service inclusions — not just headline price.
Local Strata Manager does this for you for free: tell us your building details once and we match you with up to 5 vetted managers, send you structured comparable quotes, and let you compare side-by-side. You can also ask your building network, search the SCA member directory, or look at signage on similar buildings nearby.
Avoid hiring purely on price — the cheapest quote often has higher disbursements, slower response times, or excludes services that quickly become extras.
Step by step
- Gather your scheme info: lot count, address, current fees, current manager.
- Request 3–5 quotes from managers who service your area.
- Check each manager's licence, insurance and professional body membership.
- Ask for references from at least two buildings of similar size.
- Compare on full inclusions — service hours, after-hours, disbursements, technology.
- Shortlist 2 finalists and interview them with the committee before deciding.
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