SERVICES
Owners Corporation & Strata Advisory Services
Understand your building's condition, plan future capital works and deliver building improvements with practical advice and project expertise from Knight Frank's Strata Advisory specialists.
Knight Frank's Strata Advisory specialists support owners corporations, strata committees and building managers throughout the lifecycle of their assets. From building condition assessments and capital works planning to remediation projects, waterproofing upgrades and major building improvements, we help stakeholders make informed decisions and deliver practical outcomes for their properties.
Capital works planning
Avoid unexpected costs with a clear, practical plan for future building works. We help strata stakeholders to:
- Forecast future capital expenditure
- Plan maintenance and replacement works
- Prioritise building upgrades
- Prepare sinking fund forecasts
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Development of long-term capital works programs
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Prioritisation of maintenance and upgrade projects
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Budget planning and expenditure forecasting
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Coordination of planned improvement works
Building condition and defect advice
Understand the condition of your asset and identify issues before they escalate. Our services may include:
- Building condition assessments
- Defect inspections and reporting
- Cladding and façade advice
- Waterproofing assessments
- Remediation planning
Clear, practical reporting
Our reports focus on what matters most, helping owners corporations, strata committees and building managers make informed decisions. Reporting may include:
- Property inspections
- Cost assessments
- Maintenance schedules
- Capital works forecasts
- Prioritised recommendations
Project delivery and remediation
Move from planning into action with experienced project management support for strata assets.
We can assist with:
- Building remediation projects
- Waterproofing upgrades
- Façade and cladding works
- Major repairs and refurbishment projects
- Contractor procurement and tender management
- Project oversight and delivery management
How Knight Frank can help
- Independent building consultancy advice
- Tailored reporting for your building
- Expertise across building structures, fabric and services
- Support from planning through to delivery, where required
Frequently asked questions
Strata advisory provides independent advice to help residential apartment and mixed-use developments plan for maintenance, capital works and building performance. While terminology varies across Australia, we work with strata committees, owners corporations, body corporates and building managers to help them make informed decisions about their assets.
Strata Advisory services are designed for strata-titled properties, owners corporations, body corporates, mixed-use developments and other assets with shared common property.
Depending on the property and project requirements, a report may include document reviews, site inspections, condition assessments, lifecycle considerations, cost assessments and forecasts of recommended maintenance or capital works.
Yes. Knight Frank can assess the condition of common property, identify future maintenance and capital improvement requirements, and develop long-term capital works plans to support informed decision-making. Our team can provide expenditure forecasts, prioritise maintenance and upgrade projects, and help owners corporations plan for future works, including remediation, waterproofing and other building improvement programs, to support the long-term performance of their assets.
Our services may include defect inspections, defect reporting and advice to help owners corporations and strata committees better understand issues and determine appropriate next steps.
Compliance obligations vary by state, building type and strata scheme. We can provide property condition and building-related insights to support decision-making, however legal, regulatory and compliance requirements should be confirmed with your strata manager or relevant professional adviser.
Yes. Knight Frank can support the planning and delivery of remediation works, waterproofing upgrades, building repairs and other capital improvement projects, helping strata stakeholders manage risk, contractors and project outcomes.
