Strata Records Inspection
Desktop inspection of strata records, levies, known defects, planned maintenance, insurance and litigation all reviewed before you buy.
- Same-day report (subject to access and availability)
- Upfront pricing
- 12 months free advice
What's in your strata records inspection
Included
- Property ownership and voting rights
- Levies, annual or quarterly amounts and any special levies
- Finance position, money in the sinking fund and any money owing
- Council orders or notices affecting the property
- Known defects, reported defects in the building
- Planned maintenance and maintenance history
- Strata scheme insurance, coverage and currency
- Pet policies and by-laws relevant to the property
- Minutes from recent owners corporation meetings
- Disputes, past and present
- Litigation, past, current or expected
- Compliance documentation
- Inspection per AS 4349.0-2007
- Same-day written report
Not included
- Physical inspection of the building (see Apartment or Structural Inspection)
- Records not provided by the strata manager
- Legal interpretation of strata documents (consult your solicitor)
Our inspectors document every accessible element on site with photo evidence and severity ratings.
Why you might need this
- Buying an apartment and want to know about levies, defects, and disputes before you commit
- Your solicitor has identified a strata complex with potential issues and wants an independent records review
- High-rise apartment purchase where the sinking fund balance and planned maintenance matter
- Investment property in a strata complex, verify the financial health of the body corporate
- Commercial strata unit purchase where building classification and usage policies matter
What we find when we walk a property
Every strata records inspection draws on the same indexed defect corpus, patterns our inspectors have catalogued across thousands of properties.
Across Perth and Sydney. Every report indexed.
Per property our inspectors document, photograph and severity-rate.
23,030 defects classified critical: items that affect structure, safety or value.
Source: SURE defect corpus, refreshed monthly
The process
- 1
Book and provide strata details
Provide the strata lot address and body corporate or strata manager contact. We request the records on your behalf.
- 2
Records reviewed by your inspector
Your SURE inspector reviews all available strata records, financial, maintenance, legal, and administrative, against the categories in the scope.
- 3
Same-day report delivered
A clear summary report of all available information across every inspection category is delivered the same day.
- 4
12 months free advice
Your inspector is available for questions about findings during the free advice period.
See exactly what you get before you book
Our strata records inspection report includes annotated photos, severity ratings, AS 4349 references and actionable remediation advice. Written in plain language so you can act on it the day you receive it.
- Photo evidence per finding
- Severity rated: critical, moderate, cosmetic
- Australian Standards cross-referenced
- Remediation guidance you can quote
What our strata records inspections commonly find
Our DefectIndex documents inspection findings across Perth and Sydney. Browse the defect categories most relevant to this type of inspection.
About a strata records inspection
The Strata Records Inspection is a desktop review of strata scheme records, completed in accordance with AS 4349.0-2007. The inspector reviews all available records, financial accounts, meeting minutes, maintenance history, known defects, insurance, by-laws, disputes, and litigation, and summarises the findings in a clear report.
This inspection is essential for any buyer purchasing a lot in a strata scheme. The physical condition of the building tells you one part of the story; the strata records tell you the other, levies, sinking fund health, planned expenditure, and any legal proceedings that could affect your investment.
Flat fee of $990 inc GST. Same-day report delivery standard.
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About strata records inspection
What is a strata records inspection?
A strata records inspection is a desktop review of the strata scheme's records, financial accounts, meeting minutes, known defects, maintenance history, insurance, disputes, and litigation. It is completed without visiting the physical building.
How does this differ from a physical apartment inspection?
A physical apartment inspection assesses the internal condition of the lot. The strata records inspection reviews the administrative and financial health of the whole strata scheme. Both are strongly recommended when buying a strata property.
What if the strata manager doesn't provide all records?
The report will note where records were not provided or were unavailable. Under most strata legislation, buyers have a right to access strata records, your solicitor can advise on this.
How long does the records review take?
The review is typically completed within 24 hours of receiving the records. The report is delivered the same day the review is complete.
Should I get this inspection even if the building looks new?
Yes, even new buildings can have building disputes, defect litigation, special levies for remediation, or inadequate sinking funds. The strata records tell you what you can't see from a physical inspection.