If your scheme has fewer than 20 lots, chances are you already know the answer. Late replies. Rushed AGMs. A sense that nobody's watching. This guide explains exactly why it happens and what to do about it.

Does this sound familiar?

• You waited days for a reply to a simple question
• Your AGM agenda arrived late and the meeting felt rushed
• You're not sure what your management fee actually covers
• You suspect commissions and referral fees exist but can't confirm them
• You signed a long contract you didn't fully understand

This is not bad luck. It's the predictable result of how the strata management industry is structured. Larger schemes pay more, so larger schemes get more attention. Small blocks are retained, not prioritised.

What's inside

• Chapter 1: Why small blocks are structurally underserved
• Chapter 2: What good management actually looks like
• Chapter 3: The two-page agreement and why yours is probably 20 pages longer
• Chapter 4: Five options to reduce your management costs
• Chapter 5: The core commitments that never change
• Chapter 6: How to get started or switch managers
• Chapter 7: A comparison checklist to take into every proposal meeting

Who it's for

• Owners and committee members of schemes under 20 lots
• Self-managed schemes considering professional help for the first time
• Schemes currently with a manager who isn't delivering

"Larger schemes generate more revenue. So larger schemes get more attention. Small blocks are retained, not prioritised."Michael Teys, Founder, The Strata Professionals Group

Your scheme deserves a manager who notices it.

Get the guide. Know what to ask. Stop settling for less.