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Making Renovations Simple for Your Strata Property

Congratulations on planning your renovation! Whether you’re making small improvements or undertaking a major transformation, enhancing your space adds value to your property and lifestyle. To ensure a smooth and compliant renovation, it’s important to provide us with as much information as possible and to adhere to the process below.

How to Get Started

      1. Review Your Building’s By-Laws – Before starting, check your strata scheme’s by-laws to understand any specific renovation rules. You can find them by logging into My Portal.

      2. Identify Your Renovation Type – Renovations fall into three categories: Cosmetic, Minor, or Major. Below, we break down what each type includes and the approval process required. For a full breakdown of cosmetic, minor and major renovations, please find our guide linked here.

      3. Submit Your Application below – simply submit the correct form below to get started. If your renovation includes all three types, please submit both the Cosmetic Renovation NoticeMinor or Major Renovation Application.

      4. Minor or Major Approval – Minor or Major Approval: For Minor renovations Owners Corporation approval is required at a General Meeting, unless your building has a by-law allowing the Strata Committee to review and approve the request instead. For Major Renovations, your strata manager will first send you a proposed cost agreement for approval and then once approved, will commence the approval process.

Cosmetic Renovations

These are minor updates that do not affect common property, structure, or waterproofing. Please fill out the Cosmetic Renovation Notification form to notify your strata manager and owners corporation.
  • Painting interior walls
  • Laying or replacing carpet
  • Installing/replacing blinds, curtains, or built-in wardrobes
  • Hanging pictures, shelves, or hooks
  • Minor wall repairs (filling holes/cracks)
  • Installing security devices (e.g., alarms, door locks, peepholes)
COSMETIC RENOVATION NOTICE

Approval Required? No formal approval is required, however 14 days’ notice is required.

Minor Renovations

These works may impact common property but are not structural and do not involve major waterproofing. Please fill out our Minor or Major Renovation Application below to start the process.

  • Kitchen renovations (without plumbing or wall changes)
  • Installing or replacing hard flooring (e.g., timber, tiles, hybrid) – requires acoustic certification
  • Installing recessed lighting, power points, or new wiring
  • Installing air conditioning (wall-mounted or ducted systems)
  • Installing ceiling insulation
  • Adding skylights, ventilation, or exhaust fans
  • Installing double-glazed windows
  • Installing a rainwater tank

Approval Required? Yes, either via the Owners Corporation at a General Meeting or Strata Committee approval (pending your buildings by-laws)

Minor or Major Renovation Application

Major Renovations

These renovations involve structural work, waterproofing, or alterations to common property.

  • Full bathroom renovations (including waterproofing changes)
  • Structural alterations (removing or adding internal walls)
  • Modifying common property (e.g., replacing windows, doors, balconies)
  • Kitchen renovations with plumbing, drainage, or wall changes
  • Installing or modifying major plumbing or electrical systems
  • Major ceiling modifications (e.g., lowering or removing bulkheads)
  • Installing an access ramp
  • Any work requiring council approval

Approval Required? Yes, Owners Corporation approval via a General Meeting & Special Resolution (75% approval needed) – Your strata manager will manage this the proposed cost agreement is approved. 

Minor or Major Renovation Application
For a full breakdown of cosmetic, minor and major renovations, please find our guide linked here.

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