Choosing a strata manager in NSW: a committee's checklist

title: "Choosing a strata manager in NSW: a committee's checklist" description: "What to ask, what to read, and what to watch for when your committee is shortlisting strata managers in NSW." date: "2026-04-10" category: "Committee guides" author: "NovaSM"

Why the choice matters

Your strata manager sets the tone for the next three years of your scheme. Pick well and the committee's workload drops. Pick badly and it doubles.

The checklist

1. Ask for the fee schedule in writing — including disbursements.
2. Request a sample monthly report and an AGM minutes pack.
3. Check the licence against NSW Fair Trading's public register.
4. Get two references from schemes of comparable size.
5. Walk through the 30-day transition plan before signing.

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