Strata Managing Agent

Strata managing agents are appointed by the owners of multi-unit properties to manage the financial and administrative affairs of their strata scheme.

Strata managing agents may perform the following tasks:

• arrange routine maintenance, repair and upkeep of the common property
• keep bank and other accounts for maintenance contributions (strata levies)
• pay accounts and outgoings
• maintain the strata records
• organise and conduct strata meetings
• arrange insurance.

Specialisations:

Principal (Strata Management Agency)

A principal (strata management agency) manages the activities of other strata managing agents within an organisation.

Strata managing agents often work irregular hours. They spend much of their time dealing with the residents living in the property they manage, contractors that work at the property and various professionals, including building consultants, solicitors and engineers.

Strata managing agents may offer management services to residential and commercial properties, retirement villages, hotels and resorts, industrial schemes and shopping centres.

Personal Requirements:

• good communication and negotiation skills
• good personal presentation and a pleasant manner
• able to work in a team
• able to meet deadlines
• good organisational skills and attention to detail
• public speaking skills
• mediation skills
• numeracy and writing skills
• computer literacy.

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