The team at Excel Strata Managers work together to support and manage every building we look after and the owners we represent. We will guide and support you through our understanding and experience of the Owners Corporations Act 2006, which sets out the fundamental principles of how to successfully administer and maintain your property.

About Us

    • Dandenong Region Body Corporate Services (Aus) Pty Ltd trading as DR Strata Management was established in 1986 and in 2017 changed our trading name to Strata Management Victoria

    • We are dedicated only to Owners Corporation Management

    • We are members of Strata Community Australia Vic (SCAV) (formerly OCV)

    • We mange in excess of 600 Owners Corporations

    • We manage both residential and industrial/commercial owners corporations

    • We employ a large team of property dedicated portfolio managers with a support staff of six

    • Strata Management and our managers are Authorised Insurance Representatives

    • We trade as Strata Management Victoria as a division of Dandenong Region Body Corporate Services (Aust) Pty Ltd ACN 062 704 750 ABN 17 062 704 750 BLA 000037

    • Property sizes vary from 2 lots to over 600 lots of residential high rise to 150 plus unit commercial/industrial owners corporations

    • Our portfolio extends from the Melbourne CBD to the Gippsland Lakes, and from the Victorian ski slopes to Phillip Island and to Point Cook/Werribee

    • Our fees are structured in accordance with SCA (Strata Community Australia) Victoria recommendations

    • Fees can be paid by any method via our association with Macquarie bank

    • We are leaders in our field

    • We hold in excess of the required Professional Indemnity insurance

    • Dedicating our total business efforts to Owners Corporate Management.

    • Providing timley, quality, accurate, transparent information to our clients in the most efficient way.

    • Keeping abreast of Owners Corporation regulations, methods and trends.

    • Treating all our clients in a fair, reasonable and courteous manner.

    • Developing and engaging only reputable and competent trades and services.

    • Continual training and development of staff.

    • Continued Investment in relevant management technology

    • Prompt communication with our clients.

    • Maintaining an active interest in Strata Community Australia Vic (previously OCV).

    • Maintaining an active interest in Strata Community Australia national body.

    • Dedicating our total business efforts to Owners Corporate Management.

    • Providing timley, quality, accurate, transparent information to our clients in the most efficient way.

    • Keeping abreast of Owners Corporation regulations, methods and trends.

    • Treating all our clients in a fair, reasonable and courteous manner.

    • Developing and engaging only reputable and competent trades and services.

    • Continual training and development of staff.

    • Continued Investment in relevant management technology

    • Prompt communication with our clients.

    • Maintaining an active interest in Strata Community Australia Vic (previously OCV).

    • Maintaining an active interest in Strata Community Australia national body.

    • Strata Management Victoria is a recognised leader in owners corporation management in Victoria. The firm was established in 1986 to provide personalised, high quality, Owners Corporation management service for the owners of commercial, industrial and residential strata title properties.

    • With over 20 years of operation, Strata Management Victoria provides owners corporations with expert and reliable service and a commitment to ethical and professional practice. Large, reliable but still offering personalised service.

    • Strata Management Victoria currently manages almost 550 Owners Corporations, ranging in size from 3 to 100 units. (some 5,500+ individual units in total).

    • A home, business premises or property asset is a major investment. We recognise that entrusting a owners corporation manager to assist with maintaining and managing this investment is a significant step.

    • Strata Management Victoria offers members of Owners Corporations the confidence of dealing with a long standing and reliable company while also providing the personalised service that can only be offered by experienced dedicated owners corporation managers who understand your property and bring a wealth of technical experience to the management task.

    • Choosing an expert and reliable owners corporation management firm is just like selecting any professional such as an accountant. The first thing to look for is whether the firm and its staff belong to, and are active in, the professional association.

    • Strata Management Victoria and its managers are active members of Strata Community Australia Victoria (SCAV) and also members of the National SCA peak body.

    • Strata Management Victoria uses and supports key tools of the industry association such as the Management Agreement and the firm and staff work by and affirm the industry’s Code of Practice.

    • Rob Pitcher, the owner and principle of then DR Strata Management was instrumental in the creation of a state association to become the peak body for Owners Corporation industry in Victoria. Today, Strata Management Victoria still plays a very active role in that peak body, now known as Strata Community Association (Vic) – SCA (Vic) and is committed to building the professionalism of a young but fast growing industry.

    • Strata Management Victoria participates in National industry Bench-marking projects to ensure continued maintenance and application of Industry Best Practice.

  • Guide to owning, managing and living in an owners corporation

What People Are Saying

  • ALBERT

    “Our building has been managed by Excel for a number of years now and the changes have been night and day! We have been able to, not only plan our future maintenance, but they also have a great number of contractors on hand for all areas of repairs required. The office staff are a pleasure to deal with, the accounts team run a tight and efficient ship, and the owners & managers are always extra helpful going above and beyond their scope to assist our building! Keep up the great work Excel!!”

  • MARINA QUAYS APARTMENTS

    “If we could give 10 stars we would! Excel Strata have been with us nearly 3 years now, all the efforts by the team at Excel is above and beyond. They're always responsive and get the job done.”

  • BILL

    “Excel manage our building and are doing a great job. Sylvia is wonderful to work with. She is knowledgeable and hardworking. She goes above and beyond what is required. Her advice is always thoughtful and she has a broad perspective. She is a warm and caring person and these qualities permeate her work and interactions with owners, residents and contractors. She is able to deal with difficult situations and people in a manner that makes me envious. She deserves more than 5 stars.”

  • BRIAN

    I have been in the caretaking business servicing apartment buildings for almost 20 years and have dealt with Excel Strata Managers on many occasions and still do to this day. Very professional company and very knowledgeable when it comes to owners corporation regulations. Their staff too are second to none. Always found them helpful when it comes to solving problems. Highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an owners corporation manager for their building.

  • NICK

    “Excel Strata Managers have proven time and time again with a number of buildings l am Chairman of, that they act, manage and value add to any building type/size consistently. Their Manages always go above and beyond effectively dealing with any issue that arises. Most confident to recommend them.”

Our People

  • Excel Strata Managers operates with a dedicated, highly skilled team. The OC management team has a combined experience of over 40 years. We manage a varied portfolio including large estates, retail shopping centres, commercial and industrial complexes and residential buildings of all sizes.

  • Our CPA qualified Accountants manage the financial side of our business in compliance with the strict ethics that govern them.Strata Management Victoria is a registered BAS agent with the Australian Taxation Office to provide your Owners Corporation with a seamless integration when submitting your BAS returns.

  • Our offices are based in Blackburn, Melbourne CBD and also Werribee South, ensuring we can proactively manage Owners Corporations across a diverse area.

  • All of our managers are Certified Practising Strata Managers (CPSM) or are working towards that accreditation. In addition we also employ two Certified Practising Accountants, who are Strata Specialists, instilling trust in the financial management of the strata corporations we serve.

  • The entire team at Excel Strata Managers works together to support and manage every building we look after. We will guide and support you through our understanding and experience of the Owners Corporations Act 2006, which sets out the fundamental principles of how to successfully administer and maintain your property.

  • Blackburn Location

    Suite 12, 14 Albert Street

    BLACKBURN VIC 3130

  • Melbourne Location

    Level 27, 101 Collins Street

    MELBOURNE VIC 3000

  • Werribee Location

    50 Catamaran Drive

    WERRIBEE SOUTH VIC 3030