Guides

Understanding strata reports

A strata report tells you what you're really buying into: the building's finances, its condition, and the decisions the owners corporation has already made on your behalf. These guides explain what's in one and what to watch for.

How to read a strata report

Where to start in a 300-page document, and the eight things worth finding before anything else.

Strata report red flags

The six issues that make experienced buyers walk away — and how they appear in the document.

The capital works fund, explained

What it's for, how much is enough, and why a healthy balance alone doesn't mean much.

Strata glossary

Every term you'll hit in a strata report, defined in plain English.