Company Title Management in NSW

Company title schemes remain an important part of Sydney’s residential landscape, particularly in established inner-city and prestige apartment buildings. Unlike strata schemes governed by the Strata Schemes Management Act, company title buildings are governed by the Corporations Act 2001 and the company’s own constitution.

This means ownership is structured through shares in a company rather than individual lot ownership, and governance is managed through company directors rather than a strata committee. While the structure is different, the underlying challenges are often similar—building maintenance, financial management, governance, compliance and shareholder relations.

A Long History in Company Title Management

Strata Real Estate Services has a long and established history in company title management. We began in 1957 as an accounting practice, managing hundreds of company title buildings across Sydney. Many of those original schemes remain clients today, reflecting the long-term relationships, continuity and trust that underpin our approach.

This deep experience gives us a practical understanding of both the financial and governance complexities unique to company title buildings, including shareholder rights, director responsibilities, share transfers and constitution-based decision-making.

How Company Title Schemes Differ

Company title buildings operate differently from strata schemes in several key ways:

• Ownership is through shares in a company, not individual property titles.
• Occupancy rights are governed by company constitution rules.
• Directors (not strata committees) make operational decisions.
• Share transfers may require board approval.
• Governance is guided by the Corporations Act 2001.
• Building maintenance is managed by the company on behalf of shareholders.

Because of this structure, strong financial governance, record keeping and procedural compliance are essential to ensure smooth operation and avoid disputes between shareholders.

Common Challenges in Company Title Buildings

Many company title schemes experience similar issues over time, including:

• Outdated or poorly understood company constitutions.
• Informal governance processes not aligned with Corporations Act requirements.
• Complex shareholder disputes regarding approvals or occupancy.
• Difficulty managing share transfers and approvals.
• Limited financial transparency or inconsistent reporting.
• Deferred maintenance and underfunded capital works.
• Unclear delegation between directors and management.
• Insurance and compliance uncertainty.

As buildings age, these challenges often become more pronounced, particularly where documentation and governance processes have not been modernised.

How We Support Company Title Schemes

We provide structured management and advisory support tailored specifically to company title buildings, including:

• Company secretary and administrative support functions.
• Financial reporting and budgeting (supported by a qualified CPA).
• Governance advice aligned with the Corporations Act 2001.
• Assistance with constitution interpretation and updates.
• Coordination of maintenance, contractors and capital works.
• Insurance liaison and renewal support.
• Shareholder communication and meeting coordination.
• Modernisation of records and governance processes.

Our approach ensures directors are supported with accurate information, structured processes and clear reporting to assist decision-making.

Your Building, Our Expertise.

Owners / Shareholders should not consider the above as legal advice, and should seek appropriate independent legal advice.