Strata Survey Sydney

Create Separate Titles Within Your Building

Building apartments, townhouses, or units in Sydney? Before you can sell them individually, each dwelling needs its own title. A strata survey defines where one lot ends and the next begins - the walls, floors, and ceilings that form the legal boundaries between owners, plus the common areas everyone shares.

We prepare strata plans that meet NSW Land Registry Services requirements for registration. From measuring the completed building to lodging the final plan, we handle the survey work that turns your multi-dwelling project into individually saleable lots.

How Strata Ownership Works

Unlike Torrens title subdivision where each owner gets a separate piece of land, strata ownership combines individual lots with shared common property. Each apartment owner holds title to their unit while jointly owning the lobbies, lifts, driveways, and gardens with all other lot owners. This structure applies to:

• Apartments and Units: Each apartment is a separate lot, with shared common property including lobbies, lifts, driveways, and gardens
• Townhouses and Villas: Each dwelling is a separate lot, often with shared driveways, visitor parking, or communal gardens
• Mixed-Use Developments: Retail, commercial, and residential lots within the same building, each with defined boundaries
• Duplex and Dual Occupancy: Two dwellings on one land parcel, each as a separate strata lot

The strata survey defines the exact boundaries of each lot, including walls, floors, and ceilings, plus the common property that all lot owners share.

Types of Strata Surveys We Provide

Sydney Surveyor Solutions offers a complete range of strata surveying services:

Strata Subdivision Survey

Creating a new strata scheme from an existing property or new development. This includes surveying the building, defining lot and common property boundaries, and preparing the strata plan for registration with NSW Land Registry Services.

Strata Plan Preparation

Detailed preparation of strata plans showing floor plans, location plans, and administration sheets. Our plans are prepared in accordance with the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 and are ready for lodgement with NSW Land Registry Services.

Strata Plan Amendment

Amending existing strata plans to correct errors, reallocate unit entitlements, or consolidate or subdivide existing lots within a strata scheme.

Staged Strata Development

For large developments completed in stages, we prepare strata development contracts and staged strata plans that allow progressive registration as each stage is completed.

The Strata Survey Process

1. Initial Consultation: We review your development plans and discuss strata plan requirements, including unit entitlements and common property allocation
2. Building Measurement: Our surveyors conduct precise measurements of the completed building, including all lots, common areas, car spaces, and storage areas
3. Plan Preparation: We prepare the strata plan package including floor plans, location plan, and administration sheet with unit entitlements
4. Council and Authority Review: We coordinate with local council and other authorities to obtain required endorsements
5. Plan Registration: We lodge the strata plan with NSW Land Registry Services and manage the registration process through to completion

Strata Survey Costs in Sydney

Strata survey costs depend on the size and complexity of the development. Typical prices for Sydney strata surveys include:

• Duplex/Dual Occupancy (2 lots): From $4,500 - $8,000
• Townhouse Development (3-6 lots): From $6,000 - $12,000
• Apartment Building (10-20 lots): From $12,000 - $25,000
• Large Apartment Complex (20+ lots): Quote on application

These prices include building measurement, strata plan preparation, and registration lodgement. Additional fees may apply for staged developments, plan amendments, or complex common property arrangements. Contact us for a detailed quote for your specific development.

NSW Strata Registration Requirements

All strata plans in New South Wales must be prepared by a surveyor registered with the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information (BOSSI). The strata plan must comply with:

• The Strata Schemes Development Act 2015
• NSW Land Registry Services plan lodgement requirements
• Local council development consent conditions
• Building Code of Australia requirements (for lot boundaries)

Our surveyors ensure your strata plan meets all requirements for smooth registration without delays or rejections.

Strata Surveys Across Greater Sydney

We provide strata surveying services throughout Sydney and NSW, including:

• Eastern Suburbs: Bondi, Randwick, Coogee, Maroubra, Double Bay
• North Shore: Chatswood, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Mosman, Willoughby
• Northern Beaches: Manly, Dee Why, Mona Vale, Brookvale, Frenchs Forest
• Inner West: Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Ashfield, Burwood
• Western Sydney: Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool, Bankstown
• South Sydney: Sutherland, Cronulla, Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale
• Hills District: Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Rouse Hill