#18668
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    Ken said:

    Do we need to employ a Strata Manager, or can we chose to manage the property ourselves? (Committee and Resident Manager, with possibly help from an accountant)  

    Notwithstanding the excellent advice from Whale (below) just to clarify, you could be in a spot of bother if your resident caretaker is seen to be earning money by carrying out strata management duties without having the correct licence.

    How do we select a new Strata Manager? (avoid the white shoe exec presentation where they promise the world)

    Obviously, I would recommend talking to our sponsors Strata Choice but there are other excellent (and not so excellent strata firms around).  Often the best way is to match the size of the firm with the size of the strata scheme.  There’s danger in hiring a huge strata management firm for a tiny block and vice versa.

    But whoever you choose, make sure you meet the strata manager who will be handling your account, rather than the principals of the firm whom you might never see again (regardless of their shoe colour).

    The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.