Strata Management Chapter

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About the Strata Mangagement Chapter

The Strata Management chapter represents professionals who manage strata and community schemes.
It brings together members responsible for governance, compliance, financial management and stakeholder engagement within strata schemes. The chapter supports best practice, legislative understanding and professional standards, and advises REINSW on regulation, education and sector issues affecting strata management.

The Strata Management Committee is made up of experienced strata management practitioners from across NSW.
The committee represents member perspectives, monitors legislative and regulatory change, and provides practical advice to REINSW on policy, training and guidance that supports effective, compliant and transparent strata management. 

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Committee Members

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Reena Van Aalst
Chairperson

Reena Van Aalst
Strata Central

Ben Cabello
Deputy Chairperson

Ben Cabello
Strata Embassy

Grant Beaumont
Board Representative

Grant Beaumont
Norwest Commercial & Industrial

Committee Member

Gary Adamson
Strata Management Services - NSW

Leisha de Aboitiz
Committee Member

Leisha de Aboitiz
Massons

Melissa Franzen
Committee Member

Melissa Franzen
NSW Strata Specialists

Christine Nesbit
Committee Member

Christine Nesbit
REINSW Life Fellow

Committee Member

Carolynne Pitt
Gilbey Burgess Strata Management

Committee Member

Jakob Smolinski
Beaumont Strata Management

Wenna Wu
Committee Member

Wenna Wu
Strata Evolution

Contact committee

You are encouraged to reach out to the committee or REINISW with any issues or questions. 

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News, Updates, Lobbying

Latest Strata Management News and Updates

Beyond Compliance: The Real Value of Strata Managers

Posted on 2/06/2026
Homebuyers and investors are quick to check strata fees when purchasing a property yet rarely consider the importance of the person looking after the funds.

Help your owners corporations save with solar grants for apartment buildings

Posted on 18/05/2026
NSW grants now cover up to 80% of apartment solar installation costs for eligible buildings.

Strata commissions review: what’s changing for strata managers

Posted on 9/04/2026
Learn how REINSW’s lobbying has protected our members.

Scaling Up: How to Know When Your Agency is Ready for a Second Office

Posted on 31/03/2026
Running a successful real estate agency requires strategy, the right people and plenty of hard work. But does performing well in one location mean you are ready to open a second office?

New E-bike Safety Standards: What You Need to Know

Posted on 20/03/2026
The NSW Government has fully implemented a landmark safety and certification framework for e-micromobility products, with these changes mark a critical turning point in how shared living spaces manage the risks associated with e-mobility devices.

Lobbying

Representing members' interests to government

We strive to represent member interests, ensuring members' views are heard at the highest levels. Our submissions have been successful in changing the fabric of the industry and have seen about the implementation and repeal of legislation.

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Strata Management Forms

REI Forms Live offers various forms and agreements created specifically for Strata Management. Some of the forms include: 

  • FM00500 Exclusive Strata Management Agency Agreement (Owners Corporation)
  • FM00565 Notice to Owners Corporation before entering into certain contracts for goods or services
  • FM00570 Disclosure of Interests by Potential Strata Managing Agent
  • FM00575 Notice to Owners Corporation after becoming aware of Connection or Interest
  • FM00580 Disclosure of Information when Seeking Owners Corporation’s Approval of Commission or Training Service

 

All forms are available in REI Forms Live

 

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Training, webinars and events

Webinars on Demand

Free for members. Just select or type your area of interest.

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Upcoming Webinars

Watch this space for relevant upcoming webinars.

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Training and CPD

View full range of training options for Strata Managers - specifically compulsory CPD Courses.

Strata Management Courses

Events

REINSW hosts a variety of networking and training events tailored for the real estate industry — and specifically for the Strata Management sector, the REINSW Strata Forum held each year.

REINSW Strata Management Forum

Tools & Resources

Legislation

You can view the following non-exhaustive list of legislation which affects this industry sector.

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Member Helpline

Get practical advice from the helpline team of licensed and experienced agents.

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All REINSW Products and Services

Supervision Guidelines, Compliance Check, REI Forms Live and more

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Member tools

Promote yourself as a REINSW member. Utilising the REINSW member logo and other promotional tools can significantly enhance your professional image and credibility.

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