NSW Strata reforms

The NSW Government’s next stage of reforms to strata and community scheme legislation will come into force on 1 April 2026. These aim to:

• Strengthen developer accountability,
• improve financial transparency, and
• give owners early confidence in the long-term maintenance and financial settings of their strata and community schemes.

Key Updates

Initial levy estimates

• For multi-storey buildings, first year levy estimates must be independently certified to confirm they align with the owners corporation’s expected expenditure.

Capital works fund plans

• Any new or revised plan prepared after 1 April 2026 must use the standard NSW Government form.

Initial maintenance schedules

• All schedules must follow the standard NSW Government form.
• For multi-storey buildings, the schedule must be independently certified by a qualified surveyor.

Embedded networks

• Strata information certificates (or ‘section 184’) issued to purchasers will indicate whether or not the scheme has embedded networks and identify the types of services provided.

Other changes coming in 2026

Two additional reforms have been legislated with commencement dates yet to be confirmed:

• Mandatory training for strata committee members.
• Disclosure of embedded networks in off-the-plan contracts for sale.

Further reforms are being considered by Parliament in early 2026 and we will update you further when final details are known.

Read more about strata and community scheme law changes on the NSW Government website: