Michael Teys is the founder of The Strata Professionals Group and the architect of the professional standard every office in the network operates to.
He brings more than 40 years in strata — including over 30 years as a specialist strata lawyer — a decade of strata business ownership, and an active programme of academic research into multi-owned property governance.
Michael practised as a specialist strata lawyer from 1994, advising committees, developers, and owners across the full spectrum of strata disputes, compliance, and governance, and served as a Fellow of the Australian College of Strata Law. He went on to own and run strata management companies across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, managing a combined portfolio of tens of thousands of apartments. Running those businesses gave him direct exposure to the operational pressures strata managers face — and revealed the structural weaknesses that became the catalyst for founding the network.
He holds a Master of Philosophy (Built Environment) from UNSW, where his thesis examined how mixed-use strata developments create anti-commons risks that impede urban renewal, completed under an Australian Research Council scholarship. He has been accepted at the University of Oxford to undertake a Doctorate of Philosophy in Law. He has held research positions at the City Futures Research Centre (UNSW) and Deakin University, and presents regularly at international forums including Oxford, the House of Commons, and the International Research Forum on Multi-Owned Properties in Spain, Canada and Australia.
Michael writes The Strata Professional, a weekly newsletter on strata law, committee governance, and why true professionalism matters in this industry. You can learn more about him at michaelteys.com.
This combination of legal practice, business ownership, and research is the foundation of the franchise standard. Every element of how the network operates — from the no-commission pricing structure to the Balanced Strata Method™ — is grounded in something tested rather than assumed.
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A situational analysis is used to take stock of the internal and external factors affecting your business. Using this template will help you define what you have at hand to work with and anticipate what might be coming at you. It’s the first thing you should do when thinking about growth and the future of your business. This template uses the SWOT method with a strata management twist.
There's a renewed optimism within Strata Community Association’s newly elected boards in QLD, NSW, and Victoria, as they aim to rebuild public trust and elevate the profession. Despite recent controversies, experienced and fresh leaders are poised to strengthen governance and drive positive reform. Keywords: Strata Community Association, SCA governance, strata management, public trust, professionalisation.
There’s a certain sameness to the strata management proposals I’ve collected over the years. No matter what part of the nation they come from, and no matter whether from large or small practices, they tend to follow the same formula. This sameness makes it hard to choose one from the other, so the determining factor becomes price.
This article explores the varying degrees of delegated authority in different Australian states and raises questions about these powers' practical use and consequences.
Learn essential meeting procedures and etiquette for strata managers. This resource provides a free template to help you navigate different scenarios, whether you're chairing the meeting or assisting the chairperson.
Are you a strata manager struggling with public speaking anxiety? This article offers practical advice on overcoming negative self-talk and building confidence for successful AGMs in the post-COVID era. Learn how to reframe your thoughts and deliver impactful presentations.
Discover how to stand out in the competitive search for strata management talent, where staff turnover is at an all-time high. With 15 million Australians on LinkedIn, it's the perfect platform to showcase your company culture and attract top talent. Learn the latest tips, including how to avoid buzzwords and make your LinkedIn profile shine in 2024. Keywords: strata management talent, LinkedIn tips, staff turnover, competitive hiring, company culture
Discover how repetitive, cookie-cutter strata management proposals fail to stand out, as Michael Teys shares insights from a Sydney case study. Learn why differentiation is crucial for winning business and increasing long-term value. Improve your strata management proposals by joining the 2025 tutorial series. Keywords: strata management proposals, strata managers, tender process, Sydney strata, business success.
Unlock this week's free template outlining 9 essential steps to winning new strata management business. Ensure you're not missing any key strategies and improve your operating procedures for success. Let us know how we can assist in refining your approach. Keywords: strata management business, winning strategies, free template, operating procedures, business success.
