Tips for Buying into a Strata (Part Three)

So you’ve done your research (see my previous blog post) on your new strata property and all checks out okay but something still isn’t quite right.  Where to next?

Contact the strata manager (if there is one) to ask your questions. But maybe go a step further.

Before I buy into a strata property I also try to speak to the President or Presiding Officer of the community, that’s the chair of the group elected by the owners.

For privacy reasons, the strata manager mightn’t give you this person’s contact details.  Alternatively, ask the strata manager to pass on your contact details to the President/Presiding Officer so they can return your call or email.

Afterall, getting to know the President, an “influential” owner and future neighbour will prepare you for what to expect once you’ve purchased.  The niggling questions you have may be easily answered by talking to this owner or someone else from the executive/management committee.

I believe that living in a strata community can be immensely rewarding and you can end up meeting some really nice people.  Don’t be fearful, enjoy the experience.