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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 Renovations: require approval from the Owners Corporation at a General Meeting, unless your building allows Strata Committee approval.
 
Application processing fee:
  • $220 for assessing a standard minor renovation application.
  • If the application requires substantial clarification or additional review, further time may be charged in 15-minute increments, in line with our Agency Agreement.
     
Possible meeting fees:
  • If a separate Strata Committee Meeting (SCM), Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) or paper vote is required to consider your application, a minimum meeting fee of $660 will apply (plus postage if required), as set out in our Agency Agreement.
  • If your building has an upcoming AGM or scheduled Strata Committee Meeting, and you prefer to wait, your application can be reviewed at that meeting and no additional meeting fees apply beyond the $220 processing fee.
     
Why approval matters:
Submitting a renovation application ensures your works comply with your scheme’s by-laws, protects the Owners Corporation from future repair liability, and reduces the risk of needing to undo or rectify unauthorised works. This process is required under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and helps keep your building compliant and well maintained.
 
Major Renovations: We’ll send you a cost agreement on behalf of your scheme to approve before beginning 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.
  • Installing or replacing hooks, nails or screws for hanging paintings and other things on walls
  • Installing or replacing handrails
  • Painting
  • Filling minor holes and cracks in internal walls
  • Laying carpet
  • Installing or replacing built-in wardrobes
  • Installing or replacing internal blinds and curtains
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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