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.
Revolutionary AI robot approves pets in 45 seconds—no human intervention needed. This isn't just automation; it's true decision-making AI that handles strata tasks independently. While competitors offer chatbots, we've built autonomous robots tackling real procedures. Pet approvals are just the beginning—64 more procedures await. Finally, a path to scaling strata management beyond the industry's stubborn 380 lots-per-FTE ceiling.
I've been honoured to be selected to present a paper at the 8th International Research Forum on Multi-Owned Properties in January 2026. Here's an abstract for my paper.
Is your strata manager's fee structure crystal clear — or confusing? When a strata chair can't decipher their own accounts, something's broken. This article exposes how obfuscated billing erodes trust and reveals why genuine transparency — both with clients and employees — is one antidote to strata's alarming 33% staff turnover crisis.
Announcing a new training session for real estate property managers
Private equity is pouring millions into strata management, betting big on AI to revolutionise the industry. But will the technology deliver on its promises? And what does this mean for existing strata managers? The rules of the game are changing – find out if you'll survive the disruption.
Discover what really happens behind the scenes when strata managers face a broken business model, disruptive market forces, and vocal critics. Explore how progressives and new entrants are reshaping the industry – while others risk extinction in a changing environment. Read this Saturdays newsletter, ‘The Strata Professional’ for insights and survival strategies for both managers and owners.
From NSW to the ACT: Will the Push to Ban Insurance Commissions Go National?
Upcoming webinar: How strata managers are adapting to a new business environment
‘That’s one giant step for SCA (NSW), one small step for strata’
