Buying & Investing in Strata

Buying Off-The-Plan: 5 Owners Corporation Facts You Should Know
November 13, 2025
Buying Off-The-Plan: 5 Owners Corporation Facts You Should Know

Buying off-the-plan can be an exciting way to secure a new, modern property, whether you’re a first home buyer, investor, or downsizer. But when you purchase into a…

Strata Schemes in Melbourne: Types, Rules and What Owners Need to Know
March 13, 2025
Strata Schemes in Melbourne: Types, Rules and What Owners Need to Know

Strata schemes are becoming an increasingly popular choice for property ownership across Australia, particularly in Melbourne, where urban density continues to grow. With land availability shrinking and apartment living rising,…

Tideways: Owners Corporations vs Developers?
September 25, 2024
Tideways: Owners Corporations vs Developers?

When a developer appoints the first owners corporation manager, it can create a difficult dynamic from the very beginning. On paper, the manager is there to serve the owners corporation.

What to Look for in a Strata Report Before Buying in Melbourne
August 30, 2024
What to Look for in a Strata Report Before Buying in Melbourne

When buying an apartment, townhouse, office, or factory in Melbourne that is part of an owners corporation, reviewing the strata records is a critical part of due diligence. While buyers…

Do We Need a Maintenance Fund for Our Owners Corporation?
July 11, 2023
Do We Need a Maintenance Fund for Our Owners Corporation?

What is an owners corporation maintenance fund? A Maintenance Fund is essentially a financial safety net. It is thoroughly designed to empower an Owners Corporation to carry the…

Apartment or Townhouse: Which Is Better for Owners Corporations in Melbourne?
May 25, 2023
Apartment or Townhouse: Which Is Better for Owners Corporations in Melbourne?

When you compare an apartment and a townhouse in Melbourne, you are not only weighing price, space, or rental return. You are also buying into an owners corporation, which can…

Why Melbourne Owners Corporation Levies Are Rising in 2026 And What Committees Should Do About It
May 03, 2023
Why Melbourne Owners Corporation Levies Are Rising in 2026 And What Committees Should Do About It

If you’re buying into a Melbourne apartment or townhouse in 2026, owners corporation levies are likely higher than you expected. And if you’re already on an…

Car Stackers in Apartment Buildings: What Owners Corporations in Victoria Should Know
April 28, 2023
Car Stackers in Apartment Buildings: What Owners Corporations in Victoria Should Know

Car stackers are increasingly common in apartment developments across Victoria. Developers often use them to meet council parking requirements without building extra basement levels, which can reduce upfront construction costs.

5 Factors to Consider Before Replacing Your Owners Corporation Manager
April 22, 2023
5 Factors to Consider Before Replacing Your Owners Corporation Manager

If you’re considering replacing your current owners corporation manager, this guide explains the key considerations before making a decision. Replacing your current manager needn’t be complicated, having…

Top 10 Causes of Building Leaks in Strata Properties
March 17, 2023
Top 10 Causes of Building Leaks in Strata Properties

At Strata Management Consultants, we know building leaks can be the cause of significant inconvenience and financial strain for strata property owners and tenants. When it comes…

Have a question about strata management?

Search our database of owners corporation strata articles & case studies

We’ve done the hard work in researching Melbourne's OC Management Companies so you don’t have to.
Read more about our Qualified Strata Companies.
Committee Members
everything you need to know about being on the Committee at your fingertips!

    <strong>Committee Members: </strong> everything you need to know about being on the Committee at your fingertips!