We are your Strata Partner.
Strata is our sweet spot.
Lots in Common provides a full range of strata management services for residential and commercial properties across Perth.
We know the territory inside and out and offer a complete suite of strata management services. We are fresh, yet experienced; knowledgeable, yet lifelong learners.
Our goal is smooth, efficient and expert service. Our vision is thriving neighbourhoods and communities that can enjoy where they live unencumbered by the burden of strata management.
Ultimately, we believe that strata management is about looking after what we share and having Lots in Common.
We specialise in all kinds of properties.
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Residential Complexes
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Brand New Complexes
Strata Management
Strata management encompasses the administration, legal, insurance and financial services, and the oversight of decision-making over the building’s maintenance and improvement.
An effective strata manager has their finger on the pulse. Keen planners, open communicators, and effective administrators, they see what’s ahead and keep everyone aware of the direction being taken.
Strata Company
A property with multiple owners isn’t a co-op; it’s a business coordinated by a legal entity: the strata company.
Multiple dwellings require rules and resolutions. When interests diverge, mediation, fairness and a dose of tact are needed to ensure peaceful coexistence or, better still, warm community.
Owners can be part of these decisions by participating at meetings and presenting possible changes to the building in the strata rules. The strata manager insures this process is non-partisan and independent.
Own or live in a strata?
Lots In Common is committed to taking the pressure off your shoulders by providing accurate advice and innovative growth strategies.
When you own a unit in a Strata development, your obligations will be different from those of a traditional landlord. A complex often has multiple owners; each with their own interests.
The day to day running of your Strata – its administration, finance, and legal commitments – all need consideration and management. To make the process more streamlined and fulfil legal requirements, a Strata Company is required.
Common questions, simple answers.
Below you will find answers to our most common questions we get asked about strata management, companies and our services.
What is strata management
Strata management involves the administration and coordination of matters related to joint-owned properties with common areas and facilities, such as unit complexes and apartments. The role in strata management also involves offering guidance and expertise on by-laws, regulation and legislation pertaining to common property concerns.
Who and what is a Strata Company?
A strata company is made up of the individual owners within a complex, through the shared ownership of common property. The common property may include areas such as outside walls of the building, the roofs, driveways, gardens, foyers, pools, gyms, lifts and much more.
What is a Council of Owners
The Council of Owners, usually referred to as the ‘Council’, are elected by the Strata Company at an annual general meeting, to act and make decisions on behalf of all the owners within the Strata scheme.
What are levies?
The strata levy is the amount that a lot owner needs to pay each quarter towards payment of the strata insurance premiums and for maintenance, repairs or renewal of the common property of the strata scheme. Quarterly levies will vary from scheme to scheme dependant on the amount of common property facilities.
Why do I pay levies?
There are three main types of levies:
- Administrative fund levies to cover daily running expenses like cleaning, gardening, electricity, annual insurance and general building, plumbing and electrical work.
- Reserve Fund levies to cover longer-term maintenance and repairs including things like painting, or unplanned major works like repairing concrete spalling or balconies.
- Special Levies to cover emergencies or unexpected expenses. Special levies are required from time to time, to fund either planned or unplanned major works if there is not sufficient money in the capital works fund to cover the costs.
Common Strata Forms
Download the most commonly requested strata forms below. Each PDF opens in a new tab.
Go to Owner Portal
Click here to go to the owner portal.
What is considered urgent strata maintenance?
In relation to your strata complex, urgent maintenance or an emergency is any loss of essential services, or an incident that is immediately potentially hazardous to the health and safety of residents and visitors, or where your property is put at risk of significant or further damage.
Examples of maintenance that requires urgent attention:
- Burst water services or flooding
- Blocked sewerage
- Gas leaks
- Serious roof leaks
- Electrical faults causing damage or endangering lives
- Damage caused by storms, fire or flood
How to report urgent strata maintenance?
To report urgent building maintenance, simply call our office at (08) 9371 5009.
If your call is after business hours, still call the office and press 1 to speak with our 24/7 paging service. Ensure you have the following details at hand so you can provide this to our paging service:
- Your name
- Mobile Number
- Unit Number & Complex Address
- Clear details of the issue
Our friendly and committed team can provide you with expert advice, and viable management solutions to make the running of your complex more efficient and organised.
Residential Complexes
We are your strata partner when it comes to communicating clearly with your strata community. Lots in Common thrives in managing residential complexes with little fuss and no stress.
We’ll take the time to understand and work closely with your council of owners to ensure your residential complex is well managed. Our experience in handling a varied range of strata schemes means we’re well equipped and well versed to help you.
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Mixed-use complexes require a different management approach, dealing with parties that can often have specific intentions.
This type of property is usually more advanced and requires the appropriate approach in the ongoing maintenance. Our close relationships with many property developers in Perth ensures Lots In Common is well-versed in the management of your building.
Brand New Complexes
Lots In Common collaborates and works alongside property developers, in the development of small to large buildings. This partnership ensures the proper management towards liveability and management of the building.
Our services extend from the initial consultation, working directly with the developer in the early stages, Defects Liability Period (DLP) management, right through to educating and ensuring new owners settle into their new home.
There are many benefits in an early-adopter approach to strata management, which ensures total focus on by-laws in function and how to enforce them.
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