What is a strata renewal in NSW?

A strata renewal in NSW is a process by which a strata scheme is legally terminated and reconveyed, usually to facilitate redevelopment or a collective sale.

How does a collective sale work for owners corporations?

A collective sale involves an agreement between lot owners and the Owners Corporation to sell the property as a whole. Legal advice ensures compliance, correct procedures and fair compensation.

When should I engage a strata renewal lawyer?

Engage a strata renewal lawyer when considering termination, renewal, redevelopment, or collective sale to ensure your rights are protected, valuations are fair, and procedures are followed correctly.

What role does NCAT play in strata renewal disputes?

NCAT can make binding orders regarding renewal disputes when agreement isn’t reached among lot owners—such as approving termination or resolving valuation disagreements.

How is compensation determined in a strata renewal?

Compensation is typically determined based on market valuation, equity stakes, and negotiation, often guided by a strata lawyer to ensure fairness.

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Our 4-Step Process to Your Successful Strata Renewal

Step 1
Proposal & Planning

We guide your OC in preparing a compliant strata renewal proposal & help the Renewal Committee develop a legally sound Plan.

Step 2
Securing Owner Support

Our lawyers assist in presenting the Renewal Plan to all lot owners, managing the process to secure the required 75% support.

Step 3
Court Approval

With owner support achieved, we manage the entire application to the Land & Environment Court, advocating for approval of your collective sale.

Step 4
Finalisation & Wind-Up

After Court approval, we manage the sale & final legal steps of winding up the strata scheme, ensuring a smooth transition & distribution of proceeds.

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A strata renewal is a complex legal process. Get it wrong & your project fails. Our team includes Raea Khan & Alex Ilkin, the published author of textbooks including “Strata Legislation Handbook NSW” (often called the “Strata Bible”) and “NSW Strata and Community Schemes Management and the Law“.

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We manage the entire complex renewal process, from the initial proposal & owner voting to final Court approval & scheme wind-up.

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We provide powerful advocacy for OCs driving a sale, developers acquiring a scheme, & individual owners dissenting against a proposal.

Maximising Your Financial Outcome

Our lawyers are skilled negotiators focused on securing the best possible price in a collective sale & ensuring fair compensation for all owners.

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We combine strata law with deep expertise in property development, planning & construction law for a strategic advantage other firms can’t match.

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Meet Our Strata Lawyers

Raea Khan

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Mark Stace

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Feeling pressured by a collective sale? The law gives dissenting owners rights, but you need a powerful advocate to enforce them. Without expert help, you risk accepting an unfair offer or losing your voice in court.

Our strata lawyers fight for dissenting owners. We work to protect your home or investment, challenge unfair proposals & demand you receive full & fair compensation for your property.

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After securing 75% owner support, your renewal can still be rejected at the final hurdle: the Land & Environment Court. A flawed application means years of effort & money are wasted as the deal collapses.

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NSW Strata Renewal & Collective Sale FAQs

What is strata renewal?

Strata renewal is the process under Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW) that allows a 75% majority of lot owners in a strata scheme to approve either the collective sale of the entire strata building or a significant collective redevelopment of the scheme.

When does the strata renewal process apply?

The strata renewal process applies to most strata schemes in New South Wales. It does not apply to schemes subject to a development contract, schemes governed by the Retirement Villages Act 1999 (NSW), or schemes registered before 30 November 2016 unless they have passed a resolution to formally opt in to the Part 10 process.

Why is the 75 percent threshold for strata renewal significant?

The 75% threshold is significant because it replaced the former requirement for unanimous consent. This change allows the majority of lot owners to make decisions regarding termination, sale, or redevelopment, preventing a small minority from blocking proposals supported by most owners.

What is a Strata Renewal Plan?

A Strata Renewal Plan is a detailed document prepared by the Strata Renewal Committee that sets out the full details of the proposed collective sale or redevelopment. It includes all information required by legislation and is formally submitted to all lot owners for consideration.

What happens if some lot owners do not support the Strata Renewal Plan?

If at least 75% of lot owners support the plan but some owners dissent, the owners corporation must apply to the NSW Land and Environment Court for orders approving the plan. The Court may then make orders compelling dissenting owners to comply with the approved renewal process.

Can a single lot owner stop a strata renewal collective sale or redevelopment?

No. Under the Part 10 strata renewal process, a single lot owner cannot prevent a collective sale or redevelopment if at least 75% of lot owners have approved the Strata Renewal Plan.

What is a collective sale in the context of strata law?

A collective sale is one of the two possible outcomes of the strata renewal process under Part 10. It involves the sale of 100% of the lots and common property within a strata scheme, typically to a developer or single purchaser, with the approval of at least 75% of lot owners.

Do strata schemes registered before November 2016 need to do anything special for strata renewal?

Yes. Strata schemes registered before 30 November 2016 must first pass a general resolution by simple majority to formally opt in to the Part 10 strata renewal provisions before commencing a renewal proposal.

Who typically prepares the Strata Renewal Plan?

The Strata Renewal Plan is prepared by a Strata Renewal Committee elected by the owners corporation after initial approval of the renewal proposal at a general meeting. The committee is responsible for managing and developing the detailed plan for collective sale or redevelopment.

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